1-Story House Plan 1362 ft²: 3 Beds, 1 Baths, Open Floor Plan, 1-Car Garage
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This house plan can be modified to fit your family’s lifestyle and your lot’s specifics.
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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 31400R is a 3-bedroom single-story house plan that blends bungalow ease, a European silhouette and traditional proportions within 1362 ft². A hip and valley roof with a 6/12 pitch crowns the stucco exterior, and the footprint, which reads as both L-shaped and T-shaped, measures 38'8" wide and 52'7" deep, with a height of 17'8". This single family home keeps every room on one level.
The front door opens into a defined entry rather than straight into the living area, which keeps coats and boots out of sight. Beyond it, an open floor plan joins a large family room and a large kitchen, so whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation. The fireplace in the family room anchors the space and makes this a true house plan with fireplace for long winter evenings. The kitchen has the storage a busy household needs, with a walk-in pantry for bulk groceries and small appliances, and a breakfast nook for quick morning coffee or homework after school. Floor-to-ceiling windows draw daylight deep into the interior.
The three bedrooms are clustered together, a layout that suits young families who want children close by at night. They share one full bathroom, and a separate utility room handles laundry and household equipment, keeping that work away from the living areas. The compact plan means short walks between bedrooms, kitchen and garage.
Outside, a deck extends the living space for summer meals and quiet evenings. The front-entry 1-car garage provides covered parking and extra storage. The house has no basement and stands on a pile foundation; it is also available with a slab, strip footing or block foundation. The main exterior walls are sand-lime block, with aerated concrete, ceramic block or wood frame construction available on request. With its stucco finish, hipped roofline and practical one-story layout, this 3 bedroom house plan offers lasting comfort without wasted space.
Advanced Drafting & Design Co. Mooresville US$ 6,809
My Home Floor Plans Rosemead US$ 4,085
Plan & Simple LLC Austin US$ 2,724
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