1-Story House Plan 1537 ft²: 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 1-Car Garage
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Plan 28782R is a 3-bedroom single-story house plan that brings 1537 ft² of living space under a hip & valley roof pitched at 5/12 (22°), finished outside in classic brick. Its lines draw on Bungalow, European and Traditional design, and the single-family home measures 40'3" wide, 46'8" deep and 18'7" high. Everything sits on one level with no basement, so there are no stairs between the bedrooms, the kitchen and the garage. The exterior walls are built of silicate block, with aerated concrete, ceramic block or frame construction also available on request.
The front door opens into a proper entry, a small buffer that keeps coats, boots and cold air away from the main rooms. From there the closed floor plan gives each space its own walls and purpose, an approach many families prefer for quiet and for heating. The large family room is the heart of the house, and its fireplace makes it the natural place to gather after dark. The large kitchen leaves room for serious cooking and several people at the counters, and its breakfast nook handles quick morning meals and homework at the table.
The three bedrooms are clustered together in one wing of the plan, apart from the living areas, so evenings in the family room do not disturb anyone who goes to bed early. They share a full bathroom, while a half bath serves guests and daily traffic near the living spaces. Laundry on the main floor means no carrying baskets up or down stairs, and a separate utility room holds the mechanical equipment out of sight and makes servicing simple.
The house stands on a pile foundation; a slab, a strip footing or a block foundation is also available on request. A front-entry 1-car garage gives sheltered parking and extra storage within easy reach of the kitchen. On the side of the house, a covered side porch offers a shaded spot for a morning coffee or a quiet place to sit out a summer rain. For anyone looking for a brick bungalow house plan with a fireplace, a breakfast nook and practical one-level living in about 1537 ft², 28782R is a balanced and well-organized choice.
Advanced Drafting & Design Co. Mooresville US$ 7,683
My Home Floor Plans Rosemead US$ 4,610
Plan & Simple LLC Austin US$ 3,074
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