1.5-Story House Plan 1699 ft²: 2 Beds, Home Office, 2 Baths, Open Floor Plan, 1-Car Garage

Plan 13243R is a 2-bedroom two-story house plan with 1699 ft² of living space, combining European and traditional character under a hip & valley roof with a 10/12 (40°) pitch. Brick and wood exterior walls give the facade texture and depth. The walls are built of silicate block, and aerated concrete, ceramic block or frame construction is available on request. This single-family home measures 52'5" wide and 37'0" deep and rises 24'8" high, a balanced footprint for a couple, a small family or empty nesters who want room to breathe.

A proper entry welcomes you into an open floor plan where the main rooms flow into one another. The large family room is the center of the house, and its fireplace makes it the obvious place to gather on a winter evening. The large kitchen opens to this space, so whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation, and a breakfast nook offers a relaxed spot for morning coffee and quick weekday meals. For anyone who works from home, the plan includes a dedicated home office, a quiet room for calls, paperwork or homework.

The private rooms sit upstairs. This two-story home places the master suite on the second floor, and the two bedrooms are clustered together, close enough for parents with a young child yet comfortable for guests. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, and two full bathrooms serve the household, so mornings run without a queue. Practical spaces stay on the ground level: laundry on the main floor saves carrying baskets up and down the stairs, and a separate utility room keeps household equipment out of the living areas.

The exterior is as livable as the interior. Stacked porches and a balcony give both floors their own outdoor space, while a covered side porch adds a sheltered place to sit when the weather turns. A front entry 1-car garage handles parking and storage. The house has no basement and stands on a pile foundation; slab, strip footing or block foundations are also available on request, which makes this house plan with a fireplace and balcony adaptable to different building conditions.