Simple Home Plan with 3 Bedrooms Upstairs and 1-Car Garage

Plan 81988R is a 3-bedroom 2-story house plan that gives European cottage character to a compact home of 1222 ft², dressed in brick and stucco under a steep gable roof with a 10/12 pitch. The square house measures 37'2" wide and 26'5" deep, with a height of 25'8", and its ridge runs parallel to the street for a calm, symmetrical facade. Traditional in proportion and efficient in layout, it is a small house plan that still has real presence from the curb.

The front entry leads into a closed floor plan, where each room has its own walls and its own purpose. The heart of the main floor is a large family room with a fireplace, a space generous enough for a long sofa, reading chairs and the whole family on a winter evening. A separate sitting area offers a quieter corner for conversation or homework. The kitchen includes a breakfast nook for quick morning coffee and weekday meals, while a skylight brings soft daylight into the home from above.

The master bedroom is on the second floor, and all three bedrooms are clustered together, so parents stay close to the children at night. The home has one full bathroom and one half bathroom, a practical arrangement for a household that wants to keep the plan compact. A utility room handles laundry and household equipment, and dedicated storage keeps seasonal items, linens and sports gear out of the living spaces. A balcony adds a private outdoor spot for a morning breath of fresh air.

This house plan with an attached garage includes a one-car, front-entry garage that keeps the approach simple and gives sheltered access in every season. The house stands on a strip footing foundation, with no basement, and is also available with a slab foundation. The exterior walls are built of autoclaved aerated concrete, with ceramic block or wood frame construction available as options. Brick, stucco, a steep gable roof and a skylight make this traditional cottage house plan with fireplace a warm, durable home for year-round family life.