This charming cottage house plan offers a perfect blend of classic design and modern functionality, featuring 1,574 square feet of heated living space and a fully equipped walkout basement. Designed for comfort and versatility, this home is ideal for families, multi-generational living, or homeowners looking to maximize both space and efficiency.
The main floor spans 787 square feet and showcases a well-planned open concept layout that enhances both flow and natural light. Upon entering through the welcoming foyer, you are immediately drawn into the spacious great room, which serves as the central hub of the home. This inviting space seamlessly connects to the kitchen and dining areas, making it perfect for entertaining or enjoying everyday family life.
The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with a functional island that provides additional workspace and seating, along with an eating bar for casual meals. Whether preparing daily dinners or hosting guests, the layout ensures convenience and ease of movement. Adjacent to the kitchen is a formal dining room, offering a dedicated space for gatherings and special occasions.
A standout feature of this cottage design is the first floor master suite, providing homeowners with privacy and convenience. This comfortable retreat is easily accessible and ideal for those seeking single-level living without sacrificing space. A nearby first-floor laundry room adds practicality and enhances daily efficiency.
The walkout basement expands the living space significantly, offering an additional 787 square feet with impressive functionality. This lower level includes two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a spacious family room, and a second laundry area. With direct outdoor access, the walkout basement allows for plenty of natural light and creates a bright, livable environment that feels like a true extension of the main home.
This basement layout is perfect for multi-generational living, guest accommodations, or even rental potential. The inclusion of its own living and laundry spaces ensures independence and convenience for occupants.
Constructed with durable 2x6 wall framing, the home provides enhanced insulation and energy efficiency, making it both comfortable and cost-effective year-round. The 7:12 roof pitch contributes to the home’s timeless cottage aesthetic while offering practical benefits such as improved drainage and attic space.
With overall dimensions of 32 feet 4 inches in width and 24 feet 4 inches in depth, this design is compact yet highly functional, making it suitable for a variety of lot sizes. The total building height of 28 feet 4 inches ensures a balanced and attractive exterior profile, while 8-foot ceilings on both the main floor and basement create a comfortable interior atmosphere.
Combining a first floor master suite, open concept living areas, and a fully developed walkout basement, this cottage house plan delivers exceptional flexibility and style. Whether used as a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment property, it offers the perfect combination of charm, efficiency, and modern living.
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.
