Designed for estate-style living, this elegant French Country house plan combines refined European character with modern functionality and generous proportions. Offering 3,986 square feet of heated living space, the home balances grand scale with thoughtful layout, making it ideal for families, entertainers, and homeowners seeking long-term flexibility.
Including all covered and unheated areas, the design encompasses 6,029 square feet of total structure without the basement and an impressive 7,864 square feet of total structure with the walkout basement, delivering exceptional value and expansion potential.
The home spans an expansive 127 feet 4 inches in width and 76 feet in depth, giving it a commanding presence on the lot. A 10:12 roof pitch, combined with classic French Country massing, contributes to the home’s architectural elegance, while 2×6 wall framing and stick-and-truss roof construction provide durability and efficiency. With a building height of 35 feet 9 inches, the design achieves a stately vertical profile well suited for larger properties.
The exterior layout emphasizes connection and flow. A covered front porch measuring 89 square feet welcomes guests into a formal foyer, while a 480-square-foot deck extends the living space outdoors, ideal for entertaining or enjoying views from the walkout basement level. An outdoor fireplace enhances the deck area, creating a true year-round gathering space.
One of the home’s standout features is the breezeway, which links the main residence to the garage while adding architectural interest and sheltered circulation. The garage itself is exceptional, offering 1,474 square feet of space across five garage bays with both side-load and front-load access, making it perfect for car enthusiasts, workshops, or multi-vehicle households.
The main level includes 2,862 square feet of living space and is defined by 10-foot ceilings, enhancing the home’s airy, upscale feel. A gracious foyer opens to a formal dining room, ideal for hosting gatherings and special occasions.
At the heart of the home, the open-concept great room features a fireplace and flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining areas. The kitchen is designed for both everyday function and entertaining, complete with a large kitchen island, eating bar, walk-in pantry, and wall pantry, ensuring abundant storage and prep space.
The first-floor master suite is a private retreat, featuring a master sitting area, his-and-hers walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired private master bath with double vanity sinks. Direct laundry access from the master suite adds everyday convenience, while a mud room, powder room, home office or study, and first-floor laundry room round out the highly functional main level.
Upstairs, the home provides 1,124 square feet of second-floor living space with 8-foot ceilings. This level includes additional bedrooms with walk-in closets and shared access to well-appointed bathrooms. A dedicated game room offers flexible space for recreation, media, or hobbies, making the upper level ideal for family and guests.
The 1,835-square-foot walkout basement significantly enhances the home’s versatility. Whether finished for entertainment, guest accommodations, or left as unfinished space for storage and future expansion, this level adds long-term value and adaptability.
With its expansive footprint, five-car garage, breezeway connection, and luxurious first-floor owner’s suite, this French Country house plan delivers timeless elegance, modern convenience, and exceptional space—perfect for homeowners seeking a refined yet practical estate-style 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.
