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Modern House Plan 460-9 976 Sq Ft, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Floor, 0 Garage

Key Specs
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Baths
  • 1
    Floors
  • 0
    Garages
  • 976
    Square Feet
The Classic Dogtrot, an old Southern design updated! This new home design has been conceived to maximize the needs of the modern family in an efficient ?right-sized' plan. Offering three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in just 976 square feet, this amazing home design has everything needed in a highly-affordable footprint. Careful attention to proportions and details, such as using a 48 inch grid, will result in a pleasant living experience as well as minimized construction costs. Utilizing labor and energy-efficient construction techniques and space-saving built-in casework wherever possible, this plan will go up quickly and serve a growing family for years. Based on the traditional dogtrot plan, a large open deck separates the living area from an additional 816 square feet of flexible area. This bonus space can be customized to suit the specific needs of the owners; home office and business space, guest suite, shop, or storage. To best take advantage of its unique layout, a dogtrot should be oriented on its site to take advantage of distant views and prevailing breezes. Like all of Daniel Bush's designs, careful attention to natural light and space planning are central design elements of The Classic Dogtrot, and those unique amenities such as the use of built-in storage and dining area make this design another winner.

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Full specs & Features

Basic Features

Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Stories: 1
Garages: 0

Dimension

Depth: 56'
Width: 20'

Area

Total: 976 sq/ft
Bonus: 853 sq/ft
Main Floor: 993 sq/ft
* Total Square Footage typically only includes conditioned space and does not include garages, porches, bonus rooms, or decks.

Ceiling

Main Ceiling: 9'

Roof

Primary Pitch: 8:12
Roof Framing: Wood
Roof Type: Metal

Exterior Wall Framing

Framing: SIP
Insulation: 23
Sip

Bedroom Features

Main Floor Master Bedroom
Split Bedrooms
Walk In Closet

Additional Room Features

Storage Area
Unfinished Future Space

Lot Characteristics

Suited For Corner Lot
Suited For Sloping Lot
Suited For View Lot

Outdoor Spaces

Grill Deck Sundeck

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Economical To Build
Unusual Shape

Code Compliance

Irc 2006

Energy Efficient Features

Energy Efficient Design

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  • Cross Section: A slice of the home from roof to foundation, showing important details like stairs and wall construction.
  • Overhead Roof Plan(s): A view of the home from above showing roof pitch, peaks, valleys, and other details.
  • Construction Notes and Details: Shows the builder how things come together, like walls, the chimney, insulation, and more.

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