1.5-Story House Plan 1879 ft²: 4 Beds, Home Office, 2 Baths, without Garage
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Plan 86433R is a 4-bedroom two-story house plan with 1879 ft² of living space, a brick exterior and a hip and valley roof whose ridge runs parallel to the street. Its character draws on Cottage, English and European traditions, softened by rustic and traditional details, which gives this single-family home a calm, timeless face. The house measures 39'6" wide and 33'7" deep, a proportion that keeps the facade balanced and the interior easy to move through.
Arrival happens at the covered front porch and a proper entry, which greets guests and keeps coats and shoes away from the main rooms. Beyond it lies a large family room with a fireplace, a generous space for long conversations and quiet winter evenings. The closed floor plan gives every room its own purpose: the kitchen stands as a separate room, so cooking and cleaning up stay out of sight of the family room, and the living area is simple to furnish around the hearth. For anyone searching for a house plan with fireplace and clearly defined rooms rather than one open space, this layout answers well.
The master bedroom is on the second floor, and the bedrooms are clustered together, so parents stay within a few steps of the children at night. A walk-in closet adds real wardrobe space, and two full bathrooms serve the household without morning queues. A dedicated home office offers a quiet place to work or study, while the utility room keeps household equipment and everyday chores in one practical spot. As a 4 bedroom house plan, it suits a growing family as well as one that needs a guest room.
Outside, the brick walls and the hip and valley roof give this brick house plan a solid, enduring look from the street. The covered front porch welcomes neighbors and offers shelter on rainy days, and the patio extends family life outdoors for summer meals and evenings in the fresh air. The plan comes without a garage and without a basement, which keeps the focus on the living space and leaves the 1879 ft² entirely devoted to the rooms the family uses every day.
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