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Watson 8538 is a traditional two-story home featuring 1,699 sq ft of heated living space, designed for a 40 ft wide by 47 ft 8 in deep building footprint. This cottage-style residence prioritizes a compact, efficient layout that maximizes interior volume through 9-foot ceilings on the main level and an 8-foot ceiling height on the second floor, reaching a maximum building height of 29 ft.
The main level encompasses 1,268 sq ft, anchored by a central kitchen equipped with an island and a walk-in pantry. A dedicated keeping room serves as a secondary living area, complete with a fireplace, while a separate den provides a quiet space for a home office. The primary suite is positioned on the first floor, ensuring direct access to the main living area, alongside a half bathroom for guest use and a laundry room that handles service-oriented tasks.
The upper level offers 431 sq ft of space, containing two secondary bedrooms and a shared full bathroom. This configuration separates the sleeping quarters from the primary living zones, providing a buffer for residents and guests. The structure is built with an 8:12 roof pitch, contributing to a classic exterior profile and vertical clearance within the upper-level rooms.
Practicality is supported by a 415 sq ft front-load 2-car garage that provides direct interior access. The design includes a covered front porch that adds depth to the facade while protecting the entryway. The home is set on an unfinished basement foundation, allowing for future expansion or additional storage needs as required.
Key Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, first-floor primary suite, keeping room, kitchen island, walk-in pantry, covered front porch, front-load 2-car garage, unfinished basement foundation.
Explore floor plans, available formats, and modification options for this design.




PDF (Single Build)
A complete set of working drawings delivered in digital PDF format. This option comes with a license to build ONE home and includes a copyright release for printing unlimited sets of plans and making modifications.
CAD + PDF (Single Build)
A complete set of working drawings delivered in digital DWG and PDF formats. AutoCAD files are used by design professionals to make significant modifications or engineering calculations to the plan. This option comes with a license to build ONE home and includes a copyright release for printing unlimited sets of plans and making modifications.
5 or 8 Prints (Single Build)
Five or eight printed sets of working drawings shipped to you. This option comes with a license to build ONE home.
5 Prints + PDF (Single Build)
Five printed sets of working drawings shipped to you, plus a digital version in PDF format. This option comes with a license to build ONE home and includes a copyright release for printing unlimited sets of plans and making modifications.
PDF (Multi Build)
A complete set of working drawings delivered in digital PDF format. This option comes with a license to build an UNLIMITED number of homes and includes a copyright release for printing unlimited sets of plans and making modifications. This option may not be available for all house plans, or may require a specific format to be purchased. Please call 770-831-6363 for more information.
CAD + PDF (Multi Build)
A complete set of working drawings delivered in digital DWG and PDF formats. AutoCAD files are used by design professionals to make significant modifications or engineering calculations to the plan. This option comes with a license to build an UNLIMITED number of homes and includes a copyright release for printing unlimited sets of plans and making modifications. This option may not be available for all house plans, or may require a specific format to be purchased. Please call 770-831-6363 for more information.
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Slab - This concrete foundation is reinforced with steel rods and suitable for flat ground.
Crawl Space - This foundation is raised off the ground with low walls resting on footings, providing space for wiring, plumbing, and storage.
Basement - This foundation is entirely or partially below ground and offers storage or living areas.
Walkout Basement - This foundation is typically suited for rear-sloping lots and provides storage or living areas. Walkout basements have doors that provide access to the outside.





Watson 8538 is a traditional two-story home featuring 1,699 sq ft of heated living space, designed for a 40 ft wide by 47 ft 8 in deep building footprint. This cottage-style residence prioritizes a compact, efficient layout that maximizes interior volume through 9-foot ceilings on the main level and an 8-foot ceiling height on the second floor, reaching a maximum building height of 29 ft.
The main level encompasses 1,268 sq ft, anchored by a central kitchen equipped with an island and a walk-in pantry. A dedicated keeping room serves as a secondary living area, complete with a fireplace, while a separate den provides a quiet space for a home office. The primary suite is positioned on the first floor, ensuring direct access to the main living area, alongside a half bathroom for guest use and a laundry room that handles service-oriented tasks.
The upper level offers 431 sq ft of space, containing two secondary bedrooms and a shared full bathroom. This configuration separates the sleeping quarters from the primary living zones, providing a buffer for residents and guests. The structure is built with an 8:12 roof pitch, contributing to a classic exterior profile and vertical clearance within the upper-level rooms.
Practicality is supported by a 415 sq ft front-load 2-car garage that provides direct interior access. The design includes a covered front porch that adds depth to the facade while protecting the entryway. The home is set on an unfinished basement foundation, allowing for future expansion or additional storage needs as required.
Key Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, first-floor primary suite, keeping room, kitchen island, walk-in pantry, covered front porch, front-load 2-car garage, unfinished basement foundation.
Explore floor plans, available formats, and modification options for this design.