1500 Sq Ft 2-Story House with 1-Car Garage and Open Floor Plan
This house plan can be modified to fit your family’s lifestyle and your lot’s specifics.
Plan 29983R is a 3-bedroom 2-story house plan that pairs European and Traditional character in 1492 ft², crowned by a steep 11/12 (42°) gable roof with dormers and skylights. Stucco walls and a ridge running parallel to the street give the facade a composed, symmetrical presence. The house measures 46'9" wide and 30'5" deep, with a height of 27'4". This single-family home offers three bedrooms, one full bathroom and one half bathroom, plus an attached one-car garage.
A defined entry leads into an open floor plan where the main living spaces flow together. At its heart is a large family room, more than 270 square feet, with a fireplace that gathers everyone on winter evenings, which makes this a true house plan with fireplace. The kitchen stays connected to the family room and adds two features busy households appreciate: a walk-in pantry for groceries and small appliances, and a breakfast nook for quick morning coffee or homework at the table. A bay window adds depth to the elevation and extra daylight inside. A dedicated home office gives remote work or household paperwork a quiet room of its own.
The bedrooms are clustered together on the second floor, so parents and children stay close. The second floor master includes a walk-in closet, and the dormers and skylights bring natural light into the upper level beneath the steep roofline. A bonus room above the garage works as a playroom, guest space, hobby studio or media room, and can change as the family grows. The full bathroom and the half bathroom keep daily routines practical, while a utility room handles laundry and household storage away from the living areas.
Outside, a deck extends the living space for summer dinners and weekend grilling, and a balcony adds a private spot for fresh air. The attached front-entry garage holds one car and offers direct, sheltered access to the house. The plan is designed without a basement, which keeps the layout simple and efficient. For a family looking for a European house plan with a bonus room above garage, a generous family room and a well-organized kitchen in a balanced footprint, plan 29983R makes everyday life comfortable and calm.
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