1-Story House Plan 1728 ft²: 3 Beds, 2 Baths, without Garage
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Plan 92243R is a 3-bedroom single-story house plan in the European and Traditional style, offering 1728 ft² of living space under a hip & valley roof with a 6/12 (26°) pitch. Brick and stone/brick veneer cover the exterior walls, giving the single family home a solid, classic presence. The house is 77'1" wide and 40'6" deep, with a height of 19'5", and because it is built without a basement, every part of daily life stays on one level.
A proper entry receives guests and coats before they reach the main rooms. The closed floor plan gives each space its own walls and purpose, and the large family room is the center of it. A fireplace anchors the room, and floor-to-ceiling windows bring in the light; on a winter evening this is where the family gathers. The large kitchen is planned for serious everyday cooking, with a walk-in pantry that holds groceries and small appliances out of sight, and a breakfast nook for quick weekday meals and unhurried weekend coffee. Because the kitchen stands apart from the family room, cooking stays out of view while someone else settles in by the fire.
The three bedrooms are clustered together, which keeps the private side of the home quiet and compact. As a one story house plan, it places the master bedroom on the main floor, so there are no stairs between the bed and the coffee pot. A walk-in closet adds generous storage, and two full bathrooms serve the household, which keeps busy mornings moving. The laundry on the main floor and a separate utility room keep chores and household systems organized and contained.
Outside, covered porches on three sides extend the living space. The covered front porch welcomes visitors, the covered side porch gives a sheltered second approach, and the covered rear porch offers a shaded spot for summer dinners. A two-car carport with side entry keeps vehicles away from the front elevation, so the brick facade remains the first thing people see. The house stands on a bored pile foundation with calcium silicate block walls. A slab, a strip footing or a block foundation is also available on request, as are walls of aerated concrete, ceramic block or wood frame. For a family that wants a brick house plan with a fireplace, a walk-in pantry and everything on one floor, this design gives a great deal in a well-organized layout.
Advanced Drafting & Design Co. Mooresville US$ 8,642
My Home Floor Plans Rosemead US$ 5,186
Plan & Simple LLC Austin US$ 3,457
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