House Plan: 1523 ft², 1 Story, 3 Beds, Home Office, 2 Baths
This house plan can be modified to fit your family’s lifestyle and your lot’s specifics.
Plan 73129R is a 3-bedroom single-story house plan of 1523 ft², a modern home with a gable roof at a 6/12 pitch and a contemporary European character warmed by a rustic touch. The T-shaped footprint measures 35'9" wide and 72'2" deep, with a height of 20'6", and the ridge runs perpendicular to the street, so the gable end faces the road. Wood and stucco share the exterior walls, pairing natural texture with smooth, clean planes, while large windows and floor-to-ceiling glass give the facade its open, modern look.
A proper entry receives guests and keeps coats and boots away from the main rooms. The layout is a closed floor plan, so every space has its own clear role. The large family room is the center of the house: vaulted ceilings lift the volume, and a fireplace anchors the seating area for long winter evenings. The kitchen is organized for everyday cooking, with a breakfast bar for quick meals, a walk-in pantry that keeps supplies out of sight, and a breakfast nook set beside a corner window, where morning light falls across the table. A separate home office gives a quiet place to work without taking over a bedroom.
The three bedrooms are clustered together in one wing, which keeps the sleeping area calm and apart from the family room and the kitchen. The main floor master suite includes a walk-in closet, and the house has two full bathrooms, so parents and children or guests each have their own. A utility room handles laundry and household equipment, keeping the practical work of the home in one place, and with everything on one level the floor plan stays easy to live in at every age.
At the back, a covered rear porch extends the living space outdoors, a sheltered spot for dinners in the summer or a quiet coffee in the rain. Corner windows and floor-to-ceiling glass connect the interior with the yard and fill the rooms with daylight. This single-story house plan is designed without a garage and without a basement, putting all of its 1523 ft² into the living areas of a modern, refined family home.
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