House Plan with Detached Garage and Fireplace in Master Bedroom
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 39992R is a 3-bedroom single-story house plan that gathers everyday family life beneath one gable roof, its L-shaped form folding around a wraparound porch that makes every homecoming feel like a small occasion. Bungalow in spirit, with European and Traditional details softened by a Transitional calm, the house presents a facade of stone/brick veneer and stucco, textured and quietly substantial. The gable ridge runs perpendicular to the street, so the home greets the neighborhood with a modest, welcoming face while its rooms unfold toward the back.
Step through the entry and the floor plan opens at once. The large family room is the heart of the house, anchored by a fireplace and brightened by large windows and floor-to-ceiling glass that pull daylight deep across the room. Thanks to the open layout, the kitchen stays part of every conversation: a breakfast nook beside a corner window catches the morning light over coffee and homework, and a walk-in pantry keeps groceries and small appliances out of sight. A separate utility room takes care of laundry and household chores, leaving the living spaces free for the slow rhythm of evenings spent together.
The three bedrooms are clustered in one wing, an arrangement that keeps the sleeping quarters quiet and close-knit. The main floor master suite is a true retreat with a fireplace of its own, a rare comfort that turns winter nights into something to look forward to. Two full bathrooms serve the household, so busy mornings unfold without a queue, and the single-level layout of 1393 ft² means no stairs to climb, whether for small children, visiting grandparents or the years ahead.
Outside, the house lives as fully as it does indoors. The wraparound porch frames the front corner, a covered rear porch shelters summer dinners from sun and rain, and an open deck carries the living space out into the yard. A detached two-car garage with front entry keeps vehicles and tools apart from the home while staying close at hand. With no basement, this one-story bungalow rests on a slab, block stem wall or concrete stem wall foundation, giving flexible options for construction. Light-filled, practical and warm at its core, this 3-bed, 2-bath home plan is made for a family that likes to gather, linger and still have room to spread out.
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