1.5-Story House Plan 1949 ft²: 3 Beds, Home Office, 2 Baths, 1-Car Garage
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Plan 20395R is a 3-bedroom 2-story house plan with 1949 ft² of living space. It is a European and traditional design with the warm character of a log home, crowned by a steep 10/12 (40°) roof that combines Dutch gable, gable and jerkinhead forms. The L-shaped house measures 44'3" wide and 38'2" deep and rises 26'2" high, with the ridge set perpendicular to the street. Wood on the exterior gives the facade its natural texture, while the walls are built of silicate block; aerated concrete, ceramic block or frame construction are also available on request.
The entry opens into a closed floor plan, where each room keeps its own purpose and its own calm. The living area is open to below, so the space rises to the full height of the house and connects with the loft above, letting light from the upper level reach the ground floor. The kitchen is planned for real family cooking, with a walk-in pantry that keeps supplies close at hand and a breakfast nook for quick mornings and long weekend brunches. A home office gives a separate, quiet place to work, away from the bedrooms and the daily traffic of the house.
The bedrooms are clustered together, with the master on the second floor, where the loft overlooks the double-height space below. Two full bathrooms serve the family. One of the strongest assets of this house plan with a bonus room is the space above the garage: a flexible bonus room that can serve as a playroom, a guest room, a hobby studio or extra storage as needs change. A utility room holds the technical and household equipment and keeps it out of the living spaces.
The home has no basement and stands on a bored pile foundation; a slab, strip footings or a block foundation are also available. The attached one-car garage has a front entry, which keeps the driveway simple and the approach to the house tidy. A deck extends the living space outdoors, a natural place for summer dinners and quiet evenings in the open air. Practical, well organized and full of character, this log-style traditional home suits a family that values defined rooms and a flexible upper floor.
Advanced Drafting & Design Co. Mooresville US$ 9,744
My Home Floor Plans Rosemead US$ 5,846
Plan & Simple LLC Austin US$ 3,898
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