1.5-Story House Plan 1488 ft²: 3 Beds, Home Office, 1.5 Baths, Open Floor Plan, 1-Car Garage
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Plan 45385R is a 3-bedroom two-story house plan with a European and traditional character, offering 1488 ft² beneath a gable roof with dormers and a 7/12 (30°) pitch. The ridge runs parallel to the street, so the home presents a broad, composed facade finished in brick and wood. This single family house measures 41'1" wide and 37'5" deep, with a height of 25'1". The layout follows a clear logic: everyday living on the main level, private rooms upstairs.
A proper entry receives guests and keeps coats and shoes out of the living area. From there the open floor plan unfolds into a large family room, the true center of the house, where a fireplace gathers everyone on winter evenings. The kitchen connects directly to this space and includes a breakfast nook, a relaxed spot for morning coffee and quick family meals that leaves the main living area free. A home office gives a quiet room for remote work, study or household paperwork, set apart from the bustle of the family room. For anyone searching for a house plan with fireplace and a dedicated workspace, this combination is hard to beat in a home of this size.
The second floor master suite shares the upper level with the two other bedrooms, clustered together so parents stay close to children. The home has one full bathroom and one half bathroom, which keeps mornings manageable and gives visitors a powder room of their own. Practical needs are handled by a utility room with laundry, so washing and drying stay out of sight, and a separate storage room adds space for seasonal items, sports gear and everything a busy household collects. As a 3 bedroom house plan, it balances privacy and togetherness without wasted square footage.
Outside, an attached front-entry garage holds one car and gives direct, sheltered access to the house. A deck extends the living space outdoors for summer dinners and afternoon reading. The home has no basement and stands on a bored pile foundation; it is also available with a slab, strip footings or a block foundation. The exterior walls are built of calcium silicate block, with aerated concrete, ceramic block or wood frame construction available on request. This 2 story house plan pairs classic curb appeal with a sensible, family-friendly floor plan.
Advanced Drafting & Design Co. Mooresville US$ 7,441
My Home Floor Plans Rosemead US$ 4,465
Plan & Simple LLC Austin US$ 2,977
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