One Level European Home with Open Floor Plan and 4 Beds
This house plan can be modified to fit your family’s lifestyle and your lot’s specifics.
You have two options for modifying this house plan:
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 72656R is a 3-bedroom single-story house plan that brings together Bungalow, European and Traditional styles in 2168 ft² of living space beneath a hip & valley roof with a 6/12 pitch. The T-shaped home measures 43'1" wide and 82'0" deep, with a height of 22'3", and its facade combines wood and stucco. Large windows, floor-to-ceiling windows and a corner window give the elevations an open, bright character.
The entry leads into an open floor plan that joins the family room and the kitchen into one generous living area. The large family room centers on a fireplace, which makes this a true house plan with fireplace for quiet winter evenings. The large kitchen is organized around an island, backed by a walk-in pantry, and opens to a breakfast nook lit by a corner window, a natural place to begin the day. A home office gives the household a dedicated room for remote work, study or paperwork.
With every room on one level, the main floor master keeps daily life simple, and the master bedroom includes a walk-in closet. The bedrooms are clustered together, so the private rooms form one calm, connected zone. Two full bathrooms and a half bathroom serve the family and visitors, and a utility room keeps household equipment and chores neatly in one place.
Outdoor living is a strong point of this design: a wraparound porch, a covered rear porch and a deck give the family space to eat, relax and host outside. The front-entry 2-car garage extends forward of the house. The home has no basement and stands on strip footings, and it is also available with a slab foundation. The main exterior walls are built of aerated concrete block, with clay block or wood-frame construction available on request.
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