1-Story House Plan 1549 ft²: 3 Beds, 2 Baths, Open Floor Plan, without Garage
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 48190R is a 3-bedroom single-story house plan that pairs Bungalow proportions with European, Traditional and Transitional details, all arranged on one level within 1549 ft². A Hip & Valley roof crowns the house, and the exterior walls combine stone/brick veneer with wood, giving the facade weight and warmth. The footprint measures 49'4" wide and 46'1" deep. This single family home is planned so that everyday life never needs a staircase, from the front door to the rear porch.
The living spaces follow an open floor plan, joining the living area, the kitchen and the breakfast nook into one connected space where cooking, conversation and homework happen side by side. Vaulted ceilings add height overhead, and large windows together with floor-to-ceiling windows bring daylight deep into the rooms. On a winter afternoon the light stays longer than you expect. The kitchen is backed by a walk-in pantry, which keeps bulk groceries and small appliances out of sight and the counters clear. The breakfast nook gives the family a relaxed spot for quick breakfasts without setting a formal table.
The three bedrooms are clustered together, so the sleeping quarters stay close and easy to manage, a layout that suits families with young children. The main floor master includes a walk-in closet, and two full bathrooms serve the household, so mornings run without a queue. A utility room handles laundry and household storage, keeping the practical chores away from the open living area. For anyone searching for a 3 bedroom house plan with everything on one floor, this ranch-height arrangement is simple to live in at any stage of life.
Outside, a covered rear porch extends the living area into the open air, a sheltered place for summer dinners or a quiet coffee while rain falls on the roof. The plan is drawn without a garage and without a basement, which keeps the design focused on the living spaces and the clean lines of the hip roof. Stone/brick veneer and wood give the elevations a timeless look that fits comfortably among traditional and transitional neighbors, making 48190R a well-balanced one-story house plan for a family that values light, openness and practical comfort.
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