2-Story House Plan 1512 ft²: 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 1-Car Garage
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Built over three levels, plan 67169R is a 3-bedroom 3-storey house plan that pairs European and Traditional styling with a clean, modern shed roof. Its L-shaped footprint holds 1512 ft² beneath a low 3/12 (14°) roof pitch, and the facade combines wood with stucco for a crisp, textured finish. The single family home is 34'4" wide and 38'8" deep, rising to a height of 24'1". Stacking the rooms vertically is a clever answer for families browsing house plans Canada who want generous living space on a modest footprint.
The master bedroom sits on the second floor and comes with a walk-in closet for everyday clothing and seasonal storage. All three bedrooms are grouped close together, so parents stay within easy reach of the children while the sleeping quarters remain set apart from the living areas. The household shares one full bathroom, and a half bathroom adds convenience for visitors. Laundry, cleaning supplies and household equipment have a dedicated home in the utility room, keeping clutter away from the spaces where the family spends its time.
Arrival begins at a defined entry, a place to drop keys, hang jackets and pause before stepping further inside. This home design follows a closed floor plan, giving the family room, the kitchen and the other spaces distinct boundaries that hold warmth and limit noise. The large family room is the centre of daily life, and its fireplace makes this a house plan with fireplace that invites reading, conversation and quiet evenings together. Vaulted ceilings lift the volume overhead and bring a sense of airiness without giving up the privacy of separate rooms. In the large kitchen, a breakfast bar seats family members for a quick bite, while the breakfast nook offers a more relaxed table for unhurried meals and morning coffee.
The one-car garage is attached and has a front entry, so the walk from the car to the kitchen takes only a few steps. A deck extends the living space outdoors for barbecues, potted herbs and lazy afternoons in the sun. Without a basement, the house rests on a pile foundation; slab, strip footing or block foundations can be supplied on request. The main exterior walls are built in sand-lime (calcium silicate) block, and the plan can also be prepared for aerated concrete, ceramic block or timber frame construction.
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