3-Bedroom, 965 Sq Ft Home Plan with Bonus Room above Garage
This house plan can be modified to fit your family’s lifestyle and your lot’s specifics.
Plan 77179R is a 3-bedroom 2-story house plan that fits a full family program into 965 ft², with Cottage, European and Traditional styling under a steep gable roof. The ridge runs parallel to the street, the roof pitch is 11/12 (42°), and a skylight brings daylight in from above. Stucco and natural stone cover the exterior walls and give this single family home a solid, classic character. The house measures 39'6" wide and 23'5" deep, with a height of 24'9", which makes it a small house plan that still feels generous inside.
The entry opens into an open floor plan where the family room and the kitchen share one continuous space. A fireplace anchors the family room, so this is a house plan with fireplace that suits long winter evenings. The kitchen does a lot for its size: a walk-in pantry keeps supplies out of sight, and a breakfast nook beside a corner window gives the first coffee of the day a bright, quiet spot. A home office provides a dedicated place for remote work, homework or household paperwork.
The three bedrooms are clustered together, and the master is on the second floor, away from the everyday activity of the living areas. One full bathroom and one half bath make a practical split for busy mornings and for guests. The bonus/flex room above the garage adds flexible space that can become a playroom, a studio or a guest corner as the family grows. A utility room keeps the mechanical and household tasks in one organized place.
Outside, an attached front-entry garage for one car keeps the vehicle under the same roof as the house. A covered side porch offers a sheltered place to sit or to come in on rainy days, and a deck extends the living space outdoors for summer meals and relaxed afternoons. The home is designed without a basement, which keeps the build straightforward, while the stone accents and steep gables give it real curb appeal.
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