1-Story House Plan 1852 ft²: 3 Beds, 2 Baths, Open Floor Plan, without Garage
This house plan can be modified to fit your family’s lifestyle and your lot’s specifics.
You have two options for modifying this house plan:
1. Order modifications from the original architect. Purchase the modified Digital Concept and send it to your local architect to prepare the Construction Documents.
2. Work with your local architect. Purchase the original Digital Concept without modifications, then ask your local architect to make the changes and prepare the Construction Documents.
Plan 12063R is a 3-bedroom single-story house plan that blends Bungalow, Prairie, Contemporary and Modern design into an L-shaped home of 1852 ft². A hip & valley roof shelters the long, low form, and exterior walls of stone/brick veneer and wood give the facade texture and warmth. The house measures 55'0" wide and 76'4" deep, with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms on one level and no basement.
You come in through a covered front porch to a proper entry, then into an open floor plan where the large family room, the dining area and the kitchen share one generous space. The family room is the heart of the home, and large windows paired with floor-to-ceiling windows let daylight reach deep into it. The kitchen includes a breakfast nook, an easy spot for weekday coffee or homework while dinner is underway. On a winter evening, this open concept keeps everyone in the same room without crowding.
The split bedrooms layout places the main floor master on one side of the house, away from the two secondary bedrooms, which gives parents and children privacy. The master suite has a walk-in closet and its own full bathroom, and the second full bathroom serves the other bedrooms. The home also has a sauna for unwinding after a long day. Laundry on the main floor saves trips up and down stairs, and a utility room and storage keep the household organized.
Outside, the L-shaped footprint frames a patio and a deck, giving two separate places for summer meals and quiet evenings. A two-car carport protects vehicles from the weather while keeping the exterior light and open. For a family that wants single-level living with a modern Prairie character, this ranch-style one-story home plan of 1852 ft² pairs everyday practicality with real comfort.
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