Two Storey House Plan with Open to Below and 2 Bonus Rooms
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Plan 78405R is a 3-bedroom 2-story house plan of 1580 ft² that brings together European, Traditional and Transitional style under a gable roof with an 8/12 pitch and a skylight. The narrow footprint measures 32'3" wide and 56'4" deep, with a height of 23'9", and the ridge runs perpendicular to the street. Stone/brick veneer, wood and stucco share the facade, giving this single family home a layered, timeless face that feels both classic and current.
Beyond the entry, an open floor plan joins the large family room, the kitchen and the breakfast nook into one generous living space. The family room is open to below, so the ceiling rises through both levels, and a fireplace anchors the room as the natural gathering point on winter evenings. The kitchen is planned for everyday cooking and easy company: a breakfast bar faces the living area, a walk-in pantry keeps supplies out of sight, and a corner window lets morning light reach the counters. Large windows and floor-to-ceiling windows open the interior to the outdoors.
The master suite sits on the main floor and has its own walk-in closet, so the owners' bedroom stays on the same level as the kitchen and the family room. The bedrooms are clustered for a quiet sleeping zone, and two full bathrooms serve the household. Upstairs, a loft overlooks the space below and works as a reading corner or a homework spot, while a bonus/flex room adapts to a home office, a playroom or a guest room. A utility room handles laundry and household storage.
Outside, a wraparound porch greets visitors and a covered rear porch shelters an outdoor dining area, with a deck extending the living space toward the yard. The house rests on strip footings and is also available with a slab foundation. The exterior walls are built of ceramic block, with aerated concrete or wood framing available on request. This plan has no basement and no garage, which keeps the design focused on the living spaces and the outdoor rooms around them.
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