2-Story House Plan with Basement 2701 ft²: 5 Beds, 3.5 Baths, Open Floor Plan, 2-Car Garage

House plan 68734R is a family home of 2701 ft², measuring 48'0" wide and 55'0" deep, with its foundation and exterior wall framing available in several options. This floor plan is intended for year-round living in the country or the suburbs, for a household that wants to match the structure of the house to its own needs. The footprint is deeper than it is wide, so the home extends back from its front facade, and the total of 2701 ft² gives a family plenty of space for everyday life.

The foundation is one of the main choices to make. A basement is not part of the base design, but the plan is available on request with a slab, a crawl space or a walkout basement. A slab gives the house a simple base close to the ground. A crawl space leaves a low, reachable area beneath the floors for pipes and ducts. A house plan with a walkout basement adds a lower level with its own door to the outside, which is useful for storage or a space for hobbies.

The exterior walls offer a second choice, as wood framing is available on request in 2x4 or 2x6. The 2x4 wall is a familiar option in North American home building. The 2x6 wall is deeper and leaves more room for insulation, which matters on cold winter evenings and through the hottest months. Together, these options let a family decide how the home meets the ground and how its walls are built, before construction begins.