3-Story House Plan 2696 ft²: 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Open Floor Plan, 2-Car Garage
Cover Sheet (Includes Front Perspective & Project Data)
General Construction Notes (Specifications & Standards)
Index of Drawings (Sheet List)
Floor Plans
Foundation/Basement Plan
Electrical Plans
Cover Sheet (Includes Front Perspective & Project Data)
General Construction Notes (Specifications & Standards)
Index of Drawings (Sheet List)
Floor Plans
Exterior Elevations
Overhead Roof Plan
Cross Sections
Stair Details
Miscellaneous Details
Foundation/Basement Plan
Electrical Plans
This house plan can be modified to fit your family’s lifestyle and your lot’s specifics.
Plan 25020R is a 4-bedroom coastal house plan with four stories, an elevated design and 2696 ft² of living space, crowned by a gable and hip-and-valley roof with the ridge parallel to the street. Beach and American influences shape the exterior, where siding, stucco and shakes/shingles are layered across the facades. The house measures 42'0" wide and 57'0" deep, and an elevator links every level, so the height of the home is an advantage rather than a climb. It is a single-family residence with 3 full bathrooms.
The main living floor follows an open floor plan, with the center kitchen at its heart. An island and a breakfast bar give room for cooking and quick meals, a walk-in pantry keeps supplies out of sight, and a breakfast nook offers a quieter spot for morning coffee. The large family room opens directly from the kitchen and is anchored by a fireplace, which makes this a true house plan with fireplace for cooler evenings by the shore. A bay window adds depth and extra light to the elevation. Laundry on the main floor sits close to the everyday spaces, and a defined entry welcomes guests and gathers coats and bags.
The bedrooms are clustered on one level, keeping the family close together. The master suite is on the second floor and includes a walk-in closet, while the other bedrooms share convenient access to the full bathrooms. Storage rooms help with beach gear, seasonal items and everything a busy household collects, and the elevator makes carrying luggage and groceries between floors effortless.
Outside, this elevated house plan is built for life on the porches. Stacked porches rise along the facade, with a covered front porch and a covered rear porch, a balcony, a deck and a lanai for shaded outdoor living through the long summer days. The drive-under 2-car garage tucks parking beneath the living floors and can be arranged with front entry or side entry. The foundation is as shown on the plans, and the design is also available with a crawl space, slab, monolithic slab, stem wall or basement foundation. The exterior wall framing is as shown, with 2×6 exterior walls available on request.
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