1-Story European House Plan with 3 Bedrooms and 1.5 Baths
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 76091R is a 3-bedroom single-story house plan that gathers family life onto one generous level, wrapped in 1274 ft² of thoughtfully arranged space. Its silhouette borrows from several traditions at once: the low, sheltering lines of a Bungalow, the poise of European design, the familiarity of a Traditional home and the clean restraint of the Transitional style. A hip roof settles calmly over the walls, and the exterior pairs the warmth of wood with the smooth texture of stucco, so the house looks grounded and welcoming from every side of the street.
Step through the entry and the floor plan opens before you. The family room is the heart of the home, a large space where a fireplace anchors the evenings and large windows, some reaching from floor to ceiling, draw daylight deep inside. The open floor plan lets the kitchen share in that light and in every conversation, so whoever is cooking never feels shut away. A walk-in pantry keeps supplies tidy and out of sight, while a breakfast nook offers a quieter corner for slow mornings, homework spread across the table or a cup of coffee before the day begins. A utility room takes care of laundry and the practical side of daily life without intruding on the rooms meant for rest.
All three bedrooms are clustered together, which keeps the sleeping wing calm and makes it easy for parents to stay close to young children. The master suite sits on the main floor, like every other room, so there are no stairs to climb at the end of a long day, a quality that makes this one-story home just as comfortable for a growing family as for those planning to stay for decades. One full bathroom and a half bath serve the household, the second easing the morning rush and welcoming guests with ease.
Life spills outdoors naturally. A covered rear porch offers shade for summer suppers and shelter for watching the rain, while an open deck invites sun loungers, a grill and long conversations after dark. The house is designed for a slab or concrete stem wall foundation with no basement, and the plan includes no garage, leaving the owners free to arrange parking and storage as they see fit. Within 1274 ft², this single-family home proves that a modest footprint, handled with care, can feel bright, open and entirely complete.
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