T-Shaped European House with Open Floor Plan and 4 Beds
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 14604R is a 4-bedroom single-story house plan that blends Bungalow, European, Traditional and Transitional styles into one balanced family home of 1783 ft². A hip & valley roof with a 6/12 pitch caps the T-shaped footprint, and the exterior pairs wood with stucco for a look that feels classic yet current. The house measures 43'4" wide and 71'9" deep, with a height of 21'7", and every room sits on one level, from the entry to the master suite.
The open floor plan centers on a large family room with a fireplace, the natural gathering point on winter evenings. The kitchen opens to it and is built for daily life: a breakfast bar for quick meals and homework, a breakfast nook brightened by a corner window, and a walk-in pantry that keeps groceries and small appliances out of sight. Large windows and floor-to-ceiling windows bring daylight deep into the shared spaces, so cooking, dining and relaxing feel like parts of one generous room.
The main floor master comes with a walk-in closet, and the bedrooms are clustered together, which keeps the private side of the house quiet and the children's rooms close at hand. Two full bathrooms serve the four bedrooms, while a half bath gives guests their own powder room. Laundry on the main floor and a separate utility room keep chores and mechanical equipment organized and away from the living spaces, and the entry offers a practical place to drop coats and shoes.
Outside, a wraparound porch welcomes visitors and offers a sheltered spot for a morning coffee, while a covered rear porch extends the living space for meals in the open air. The front-entry 2-car garage extends forward of the main house, giving the facade depth and character. There is no basement: the house stands on strip footings, with a slab foundation also available on request. The exterior walls are designed in aerated concrete block, and the plan can also be prepared with clay block or wood-frame walls.
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