1.5-Story House Plan 2243 ft²: 3 Beds, Home Office, 2.5 Baths, Open Floor Plan, 1-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 74941R is a 3-bedroom 2-story house plan with 2243 ft² of living space, drawn in the Acadian and Low Country tradition with clear notes of Cape Cod and Colonial design. A gable roof with dormers sets its ridge parallel to the street, siding wraps the exterior walls, and the U-shaped footprint measures 65'0" wide and 45'0" deep. Inside this single family home are 2 full bathrooms, a half bath and an attached one-car garage, all arranged with an easy, American sense of proportion.
The front entry opens onto an open floor plan where the living and dining areas flow together without walls in between. Part of the main level is open to below, so the space rises toward the loft on the upper floor and feels taller and brighter than its footprint suggests. The kitchen is built for everyday family life: a breakfast bar for quick meals and conversation, a breakfast nook for slower mornings, and a walk-in pantry that keeps groceries and small appliances out of sight. A bay window brings in extra daylight, and a separate home office gives a quiet place to work away from the bustle of the kitchen.
This main floor master house plan places the owners' suite on the ground level, complete with its own full bathroom and a walk-in closet. A split bedroom layout keeps the two other bedrooms apart from the master, which gives both parents and children more privacy. Laundry on the main floor saves trips up and down the stairs, the half bath serves guests, and dedicated storage helps keep the house in order. Above the garage, a bonus room is ready to become a playroom, a guest space or a hobby room as the family grows.
Outside, a covered front porch welcomes visitors and offers a sheltered spot for summer evenings, while the deck extends the living area outdoors for meals and gatherings. The attached front-entry garage keeps one car close to the house. The home is built on the foundation as shown in the drawings, and it is also available with a crawl space, slab, monolithic slab, stem wall or basement foundation. 2×6 exterior walls are offered as an option for those who want a thicker wall assembly.
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