This house plan presents a charming country-style single-story residence designed for comfort, work-from-home flexibility and family living. The layout and features are described below in detail to help you visualise how the home flows, its exterior character, approximate footprint and estimated cost-range.
Exterior Design
The plan features a rustic country aesthetic with a timbered vaulted entry porch, which sets a warm, welcoming tone. 1 The façade width is 64′ 6″ and the depth is 63′ 9″. 2 The roof has a primary pitch of 7 on 12, with a secondary slope of 3 on 12. 3 A ridge height of 19′ 1″ gives modest vertical scale (appropriate for one-level construction). 4
From the outside you’ll notice the covered front porch of roughly 187 sq ft and a rear covered porch of about 293 sq ft, along with a small deck (~58 sq ft) at the back of the home. 5 These outdoor living zones enrich the country-home feel and allow for relaxed indoor-outdoor flow.
Interior Walk-through
With a heated area of 2,546 sq ft on a single level, this plan accommodates four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. 6 Upon entering via the vaulted porch, you arrive into a vaulted and beamed family room, open to an island kitchen and dining area—this open-concept space anchors the home. 7 The rear of this space gives access to the covered deck/porch, offering a visual connection to the outdoors.
Off the gallery hallway you’ll find a dedicated home office (behind barn-doors) which makes this plan well-suited for work-from-home or private study use. 8 On one wing of the home is the master suite (with laundry nearby) and a guest suite. On the opposite wing are Bedrooms 3 and 4 sharing a full bath. 9
The ceiling height throughout the first floor is 9′, providing a comfortable volume for the rooms. 10 The exterior wall framing is specified as 2×4 (with optional 2×6 upgrade). 11
Dimensions & Layout Summary
- Total heated area: ~2,546 sq ft. 12
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Estimated Cost Range
While actual building costs will depend heavily on your location (labour, materials, local code, site conditions, exchange rate etc.), as a rough guide: if you estimate a cost of US $150–$200 per square foot for a mid-range finish in many U.S. markets, then for ~2,546 sq ft you might expect approximately US $380,000 to US $510,000. If you are building abroad in Tanzania or a similar region, adjustments for local labour, material import overhead, and finish standards will apply.
For example: At US $120 per sq ft the build cost would be about US $305,000; at US $90 per sq ft about US $230,000. These are only estimates—consult local contractors for a more accurate budget.
Key Highlights
- Work-from-home ready: the dedicated home office space adds flexibility.
- Single-level layout: no stairs means easier accessibility.
- Outdoor living: generous front and rear covered porches and deck enhance the country lifestyle.
- Good zoning: master and guest suite on one side, children/other bedrooms on the opposite side for privacy.
- Country aesthetic: timbered vaulted porch, open beams, country style architecture.
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