This charming Cape Cod house plan blends timeless architectural appeal with modern functionality, offering a comfortable and efficient layout ideal for small families, couples, or downsizers. With 1,288 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home delivers both style and practicality in a compact footprint.
From the moment you step onto the inviting front stoop, you’re welcomed into a well-defined foyer that sets the tone for the rest of the home. Inside, the open floor plan creates a seamless flow between the main living areas, making the home feel bright, spacious, and perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The keeping/family room serves as the heart of the home, providing a cozy space to relax while staying connected to the kitchen and dining areas.
The kitchen is designed with both functionality and style in mind, featuring a central island that offers additional workspace and seating. An eating bar enhances casual dining options, while the walk-in pantry ensures ample storage for groceries and kitchen essentials. Adjacent to the kitchen, the formal dining room provides a more refined space for gatherings and special occasions.
This home includes two well-appointed bedrooms, including a first-floor master suite for added convenience and privacy. The master bedroom features a walk-in closet, offering generous storage while maintaining a clean and organized living space. A shared full bathroom is strategically located to serve both bedrooms and guests.
Practical features are thoughtfully integrated throughout the home. A first-floor laundry room eliminates the need for stairs when handling daily chores, while a mudroom near the front-load garage helps keep the home tidy by providing a designated space for shoes, coats, and outdoor gear.
One of the standout features of this design is the full unfinished basement, which mirrors the 1,288 square feet of the main level. With 8-foot ceilings, this space offers endless possibilities for future expansion, whether you envision a recreation room, home gym, workshop, or additional living quarters.
The exterior dimensions of 36 feet wide by 48 feet 4 inches deep make this home suitable for a variety of lot sizes, while the steep 9:12 roof pitch enhances its classic Cape Cod aesthetic. The overall building height of 26 feet 8 inches adds to its traditional charm, while 2x6 wall framing ensures durability and energy efficiency.
Additional features such as a small terrace and a welcoming porch extend the living space outdoors, providing areas to enjoy fresh air and relaxation.
Combining classic design elements with modern amenities, this Cape Cod house plan offers a perfect balance of comfort, efficiency, and timeless style—making it an excellent choice for homeowners seeking a cozy yet functional home with room to grow.
The construction drawings will include detailed, dimensioned floor plans, exterior elevations, roof plan, foundation plan, basic electrical layout, cross-section(s), foundation plan, and other general specifications. Some plans will include interior cabinet layouts.
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All house plans sold by Archival Designs have been designed to comply with the International Residential Code (IRC) and to the local codes in the area where the designer resides or where the house was built.
All house plans are designed to meet or exceed the national building standards required by the International Residential Code (IRC). Due to differences in climate and geography throughout North America, every city, local municipality and county has unique building codes and regulations that must be followed to obtain a building permit. Prior to purchasing a set of house plans, we recommend that you meet with your local building officials in order to determine the building requirements for your area. It is the responsibility of the purchaser(s) and/or builder to ensure that the structure is constructed to meet the codes of their local area.
Important Note:
House plans do not come stamped or signed by an architect or engineer. Additionally, house plans typically will not include structural engineering notes/calculations. Please check with your local building officials to determine if a stamp is required. If required, the building department will only accept a stamp from a licensed professional in the state where the home will be built.
Depending on your city, county, and state building requirements, house plans may need to be reviewed by a local licensed architect or engineer for structural details and code standards before construction begins. This is particularly true in coastal areas and those facing seismic events, extreme winds, and heavy snow. If you are building in any of these areas, a licensed structural engineer will likely be needed to provide the necessary calculations and additional drawings. We authorize the use of our plans conditioned on your obligation and agreement to strictly comply with all local building codes, ordinances, regulations, and requirements, including permits and inspections at the time of and during construction. We recommend checking with your local building department for the most current requirements. The purchaser(s) and/or builder are responsible for additional expenses incurred through meeting municipality requirements or other requirements for construction.
Our foundation plans have been designed for universal conditions and may need to be adjusted to fit your specific site conditions. The foundation should be modified by a local structural engineer to comply with soil testing laboratory findings and local building requirements.
Our house plans will include schematic electrical drawings; however, circuiting or wire sizing will not be included. Your electrical subcontractor will typically provide these drawings.
HVAC and plumbing drawings are not included. Your mechanical and plumbing subcontractors will determine the best layout for your site. Local HVAC codes, climatic requirements and commonly used systems vary throughout the country. The direction of how water flow will enter the home vary from case to case. For this reason, it is impossible to provide universal plans.
