1000 Sq Ft Narrow Lot House with 3 Beds and Open Floor Plan
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Plan 55772R is a 3-bedroom 2-story house plan of 1019 ft² that blends a modern farmhouse silhouette with clean contemporary and European lines beneath a steep gable roof. The 12/12 (45°) pitch, punctuated by skylights and with its ridge perpendicular to the street, gives this narrow home a tall, sculpted profile, while the exterior walls pair warm wood with smooth stucco. The house measures 17'0" wide and 38'8" deep and rises 25'6" high, a small house plan that turns a slim footprint into a full family home.
The entry opens into an open floor plan where the family room and the kitchen share one continuous space. A fireplace in the family room anchors the living area and gives the house its heart on winter evenings. Floor-to-ceiling windows draw daylight deep into the interior and tie the rooms to the outdoors. The kitchen is planned for everyday cooking and real storage: a walk-in pantry keeps supplies out of sight and the counters clear, and a breakfast nook offers an easy spot for morning coffee, homework or a quick lunch without setting a formal table.
The three bedrooms follow a split-bedroom layout, which gives each part of the household more privacy. The master bedroom sits on the second floor, away from the bustle of the main living area, and skylights set into the roof bring soft light from above. The home includes one full bathroom and one half bathroom, so guests have a convenient powder room while the family enjoys the full bath. Practical spaces are well covered, with a utility room for the mechanical equipment and a dedicated laundry that keeps washing and folding out of the living areas.
Outside, a deck extends the living space into the open air for summer dinners and quiet weekends. The house is designed without a basement or a garage, which keeps the budget focused on the rooms the family uses every day. It stands on strip footings and is also available with a slab foundation. The walls are framed in aerated concrete block, with clay block or wood frame construction available on request. Together, the strong gable form, the mix of wood and stucco and the generous glazing make this 3 bedroom house plan a refined, year-round home with a distinctly modern character.
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