2000 Sq Ft Barn Style House Plan with Large Windows and 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 20463R is a 4-bedroom 2 story house plan with 1982 ft² of living space, a contemporary European design with a modern farmhouse silhouette beneath a steep 12/12 gable roof. Wood and stucco dress the exterior, and the ridge runs perpendicular to the street, so the narrow front presents a crisp, clean gable end. The house measures 28'0" wide, 57'6" deep and 27'4" high. Its exterior walls are built of aerated concrete block, and the plan is also available with ceramic block or wood frame construction.
The main floor is arranged as an open floor plan. A defined entry leads into a large family room anchored by a fireplace, the natural gathering place on winter evenings. The kitchen works around a central island, with a breakfast nook for everyday meals and a walk-in pantry that keeps supplies out of sight. Floor-to-ceiling windows, window walls and panoramic windows connect the living areas to the outdoors and carry daylight deep into the long, slender layout. A home office offers a quiet room for work or study, and a half bath serves guests. For anyone searching for a modern house plan with fireplace and kitchen island, this layout pairs generous shared space with a calm, uncluttered look.
The second floor holds the master suite, complete with a walk-in closet, and the remaining bedrooms are clustered nearby, keeping the whole family on one level at night. Two full bathrooms serve the sleeping quarters. The laundry is on the second floor, right where clothes are worn and stored, which saves carrying baskets up and down the stairs. A skylight brightens the upper level, while a balcony gives the bedroom floor its own breath of fresh air. A utility room and dedicated storage handle the practical side of a busy household.
The home rests on strip footings and is also available with a slab foundation; there is no basement. A front-entry 2 car garage is built into the house and has space upstairs, adding flexibility without enlarging the footprint. Outside, a wraparound porch shelters the approach and invites slow mornings with coffee, while a deck extends the living space for summer dining. With four bedrooms, two and a half baths and a strong contemporary profile, this 4 bedroom house plan suits a family that wants a light-filled, efficient home with real character.
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