This cottage house design presents a carefully balanced blend of traditional charm and modern functionality, offering a spacious yet inviting residential environment. With a total heated living area of 2,267 square feet distributed across two levels, the home emphasizes comfortable living, efficient organization, and a strong relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The exterior composition reflects the timeless character associated with cottage architecture, enhanced by a steep 12:12 roof pitch that contributes to its distinctive silhouette and visual depth. A covered front porch establishes a welcoming entry point, reinforcing the home’s approachable scale while creating a sheltered outdoor space that complements the overall design.
The first floor, encompassing 1,717 square feet, serves as the primary living environment and is organized around an open-concept layout. At the center of the home, the great room functions as the main gathering area, anchored by a fireplace that introduces warmth and architectural focus. The openness of this space encourages interaction and seamless circulation between the adjacent living, dining, and kitchen areas.
The kitchen is designed to operate as both a practical workspace and a social hub. It features a central island and eating bar, providing generous preparation space as well as casual seating. A walk-in pantry enhances storage capacity and contributes to the overall efficiency of the kitchen. Nearby, the formal dining room offers a more structured setting for meals and gatherings while maintaining a visual connection to the main living spaces.
The first-floor master suite is designed as a private retreat, offering convenience and accessibility within the overall layout. This space includes a spacious bedroom, walk-in closet, and a private bath equipped with dual vanity sinks. A dedicated master sitting area further enhances the suite, creating a quiet space for relaxation. Direct laundry access from the master suite introduces an additional level of practicality, streamlining daily routines.
A powder room is conveniently positioned on the main floor for guest use, preserving the privacy of the home’s primary bathing spaces. The inclusion of a dedicated first-floor laundry area contributes further to the efficiency of the layout.
The second floor, comprising 550 square feet, provides additional private accommodations. Secondary bedrooms are arranged to support family living or guest use, with access to full bathroom facilities that ensure comfort and convenience. The upper level also includes attic space, providing valuable storage opportunities and enhancing the home’s long-term functionality.
Outdoor living is an integral component of the design. A grilling terrace and patio extend the home’s usable living area into the exterior environment, supporting dining, entertaining, and relaxation. These spaces strengthen the connection between indoor and outdoor living while contributing to the home’s overall livability.
The attached two-car garage, totaling 568 square feet, is configured with a front-load orientation for convenient access. Constructed on a slab or crawl space foundation with 2x4 wall framing, the residence reflects a durable and practical approach to building.
The home’s overall dimensions—60 feet 6 inches in width and 68 feet 4 inches in depth—create a balanced footprint that maintains both functionality and curb appeal. Interior ceiling heights of 9 feet on the first floor and 8 feet on the second floor establish a comfortable sense of scale, while the building height of 24 feet 9 inches preserves the cottage-style proportions.
In its entirety, this cottage house plan offers a thoughtful integration of traditional architectural character and contemporary living requirements. Its open layout, private master suite, and well-developed outdoor spaces create a residence that is both functional and enduring in design.
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.
