2-Story House Plan 2444 ft²: 5 Beds, Home Office, 3 Baths, Open Floor Plan, 2-Car Garage
Front Perspective
Detailed Floor Plans
Roof Plans
House And Detail Cross-Sections
Exterior Elevations
Foundation and Basement
Standard Construction Details
Electrical Plan
Front Perspective
Detailed Floor Plans
Roof Plans
House And Detail Cross-Sections
Exterior Elevations
Foundation and Basement
Standard Construction Details
Electrical Plan
This house plan can be modified to fit your family’s lifestyle and your lot’s specifics.
Plan 18170R is a 5-bedroom 3-story house plan with 2444 ft² of living space, a Craftsman design with Modern Craftsman details, a hip & valley roof and exterior walls finished in siding and stone/brick veneer. This traditional American single-family home measures 41'0" wide and 52'0" deep, and its compact footprint holds three full levels, so there is plenty of room for a large family.
The layout follows a reverse living concept, with the main living area on an upper level, and the open floor plan joins the family room, the kitchen and the breakfast nook in one connected space. A fireplace in the family room gives the room a natural focal point, which makes this a fine house plan with fireplace for anyone who loves a fire on a winter evening. The large kitchen has room for several cooks, and a walk-in pantry keeps supplies close and out of sight. The breakfast nook is an easy spot for weekday mornings. A media room offers a separate place for movies and games, and a home office provides a quiet corner for remote work or homework.
The five bedrooms are clustered together, and the second floor master suite includes a walk-in closet. Three full bathrooms serve the family, so mornings run smoothly even with a full house. The laundry is on the second floor, close to where clothes are worn and stored, and a separate utility room handles storage and household equipment.
Outside, stacked porches give this 5 bedroom house plan its welcoming character: a covered front porch greets guests, a covered rear porch extends living outdoors, and a balcony and a deck add more places to sit and enjoy fresh air. The front-entry garage fits 2 cars and has space above it. The house stands on a slab foundation, and the plan is also available with a walkout basement or a crawl space. The exterior walls are framed with 2x6 wood, with 2x4 wood framing available on request.
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