3-Bedroom, 1600 Sq Ft House Plan with Main Floor Home Office
This house plan can be modified to fit your family’s lifestyle and your lot’s specifics.
Plan 25539R is a 3-bedroom 2-story house plan with 1654 ft² of living space, a steep 11/12 gable roof and a Cottage silhouette refined by European, Traditional and Transitional details. The single-family home is finished in wood and stucco, its ridge runs parallel to the street, and skylights bring daylight into the rooms beneath the roof. The house measures 43'7" wide, 30'3" deep and 27'4" high, a balanced footprint with no wasted corners.
Through the entry, the main floor opens into an open floor plan centered on a large family room with a fireplace, the natural gathering place on winter evenings. Floor-to-ceiling windows and other large windows keep the living area bright and connect it to the outdoors. The kitchen is planned for everyday family life: a breakfast bar for quick meals and conversation while cooking, a walk-in pantry that keeps supplies out of sight, and a breakfast nook set beside a corner window, where morning coffee comes with a view on two sides. For anyone searching for an open concept house plan with fireplace, this layout keeps cooking, dining and relaxing within one connected space.
Upstairs, the second-floor master suite includes a walk-in closet, and the bedrooms are clustered together so parents stay close to the children. Two full bathrooms serve the household. Above the garage, a bonus room works as a flex room for play, hobbies or overnight guests, while a dedicated home office makes working from home practical. A utility room takes care of the household chores and keeps the living areas tidy.
Outside, the attached one-car garage has a front entry that fits neatly into the facade. The plan is designed without a basement, which keeps construction straightforward. A deck extends the living space outdoors for summer dinners and quiet evenings in the open air. With three bedrooms, a cottage character and a compact two-story volume, plan 25539R suits a family that wants a warm traditional exterior paired with a bright, modern interior.
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