This European-style house plan presents a refined and expansive residential composition, drawing from classical architectural traditions while integrating the spatial demands of modern living. With a total heated area of 4,861 square feet distributed across two levels, the home is carefully organized to provide both formal elegance and everyday functionality within a cohesive and well-proportioned structure.
The first floor, encompassing 3,151 square feet, establishes the primary living environment. A modest covered front porch introduces the residence, leading into a defined foyer that serves as a transitional space between exterior and interior. From this central point, the layout unfolds into a sequence of formal and informal rooms, each designed with clarity of purpose and spatial balance.
The formal dining room occupies a prominent position, offering a dedicated setting for gatherings and structured meals. Adjacent to this, the keeping or family room provides a more relaxed environment, anchored by a fireplace that reinforces warmth and visual continuity. The open floor plan allows these spaces to flow naturally into one another, enhancing both usability and a sense of cohesion.
At the core of the home, the kitchen is designed as both a functional workspace and a social hub. It features a central island, an eating bar, and a walk-in pantry, ensuring efficiency and ample storage. The adjoining breakfast area supports casual dining, while maintaining a direct relationship with the surrounding living spaces. This arrangement allows for seamless interaction between cooking, dining, and relaxation.
The first-floor master suite is conceived as a private retreat, strategically separated from the main living areas. It includes a spacious bedroom complemented by a dedicated sitting area, creating a layered and comfortable personal space. The master bath is equipped with dual vanity sinks and is supported by a walk-in closet. Direct laundry access from the suite adds a practical dimension, streamlining daily routines. The split-bedroom layout ensures that other sleeping quarters remain distinct, enhancing privacy for all occupants.
Additional functional spaces on the main level include a home office or study, suitable for focused work, and a utility room that supports household operations. A powder room is conveniently located for guest use, maintaining the privacy of the main living areas. Outdoor living is incorporated through a rear porch measuring 226 square feet, providing a sheltered space that extends the interior environment into the outdoors.
The second floor, comprising 1,710 square feet, expands the home’s versatility through a variety of secondary and recreational spaces. A loft area offers an open, flexible zone that visually connects to the level below, contributing to the home’s sense of volume and continuity. The inclusion of both a game room and a media room provides dedicated spaces for entertainment, accommodating a wide range of leisure activities.
Three additional bedrooms are located on the upper level, each with access to well-appointed bathrooms, ensuring comfort and independence for family members or guests. The arrangement supports a balance between private retreat and shared interaction, consistent with the home’s overall design philosophy.
The residence also includes a three-car side-load garage totaling 679 square feet, integrated in a manner that preserves the architectural integrity of the main façade. Constructed on a slab foundation with 2x4 wall framing, the home emphasizes both durability and efficient construction.
With an overall width of 61 feet and a depth of 75 feet, the structure maintains a substantial yet balanced footprint. Ceiling heights of 10 feet on the first floor and 9 feet on the second floor enhance the sense of openness while reinforcing spatial hierarchy.
In its entirety, this European house plan offers a synthesis of classical design elements and modern spatial organization, resulting in a residence that is both elegant in character and highly adaptable to contemporary 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.
