This ranch-style home adds a touch of Craftsman character to a practical single-level layout. With about 2,396 sq ft of heated living space, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an attached 3-car garage (~797 sq ft), it is designed for families who want generous everyday space without stairs. A vaulted great room, split-bedroom layout, and workshop-friendly garage round out a plan that feels relaxed, functional, and easy to live in. 0
Exterior Style & Curb Appeal – Ranch Form with Craftsman Details
The exterior blends traditional ranch proportions with Craftsman touches: broad gables, trim accents, and a welcoming front entry that gives the home an inviting, grounded look. Classified as ranch, southern, and traditional in style, it sits comfortably on the lot at roughly 74′ wide × 65′ deep, so it fills a standard suburban or countryside parcel without feeling oversized. 1
The max ridge height of about 23′ 4″ keeps the profile low and friendly, while the front-entry 3-car garage is fully integrated into the façade rather than feeling like an afterthought. It gives you parking plus room for tools, toys, or a small workshop area. 2
Vaulted Great Room – The Heart of the Home
Inside, the star of the layout is a spacious vaulted great room, designed as the central gathering hub. The vaulted ceiling adds volume and light, making the main living zone feel open and airy even when the whole family is together. 3
A clean-burning gas fireplace anchors the rear wall, creating a natural focal point for furniture and instantly cozy evenings. With 9′ ceiling heights throughout the rest of the first floor, the home balances that dramatic central volume with comfortably scaled surrounding rooms. 4
Kitchen, Dining & Everyday Flow
The kitchen shares open sightlines with the great room and nearby dining area, so cooking, homework, and conversation can happen all at once. There is plenty of wall space for cabinetry and appliances, and the layout easily supports an island or peninsula configuration for added prep and seating, depending on how you choose to finish it.
Because everything sits on one level, groceries come straight in from the garage to the kitchen zone with no stairs involved. The overall flow from entry to great room to dining and kitchen feels natural and intuitive, which is exactly what you want from a long-term family home.
Split-Bedroom Layout & Owner’s Suite Retreat
This design uses a split-bedroom layout, with the owner’s suite on one side of the house and the secondary bedrooms grouped on the other. That separation is ideal if you have older kids, frequent guests, or simply enjoy a quieter retreat at night. 5
The owner’s suite enjoys first-floor privacy, a large walk-in closet, and a bathroom with double sinks and an extra-large soaking tub for spa-style relaxation. 6 The remaining three bedrooms share the other full bath and the nearby half bath, creating a practical arrangement for family mornings or visitors.
Garage, Workshop & Utility Spaces
The attached 3-car garage (~797 sq ft) is front-entry and sized not just for vehicles but also for storage and hobby space. A designated workshop capability is one of the plan’s special features, giving you room for DIY projects, outdoor gear, or craft space without invading the main living areas. 7
Everyday utility zones, such as laundry and mudroom functions, tuck logically between house and garage. That keeps incoming clutter under control and makes it easy to drop shoes, bags, and coats before stepping into the more polished parts of the home.
Construction & Structural Details
- Total Heated Area: ~2,396 sq ft (all on the first floor) 8
- Bedrooms: 4 (split-bedroom arrangement) 9
- Bathrooms: 2 full + 1 half (2.5 total) 10
- Garage: 3-car attached, ~797 sq ft, front entry 11
- Foundation: Crawlspace standard 12
- Exterior Walls: 2×6 framing for strength and insulation potential 13
- Dimensions: ~74′ 0″ wide × 65′ 0″ deep; max ridge height ~23′ 4″ 14
- Ceilings: 9′ on the main floor, with vaulted great room 15
- Roof: Primary pitch 7:12 with truss framing for efficient construction 16
- Style: Ranch / Southern / Traditional with Craftsman accents 17
Lifestyle Highlights
- Single-story layout eliminates stairs and makes the whole home more accessible and future-friendly.
- Vaulted great room with gas fireplace creates a dramatic but comfortable focal point for family time and entertaining.
- Split-bedroom design offers privacy for the owner’s suite and flexibility for kids, guests, or a home office.
- 3-car garage with workshop potential supports hobbies, storage, and everyday vehicles all in one place.
- 9′ ceilings and open living areas help the home feel larger than its square footage, while still staying efficient to heat, cool, and maintain.
Estimated U.S. Build Cost (USD)
For a home of roughly 2,396 sq ft, using typical U.S. construction costs in the range of about $170–$240 per sq ft for mid-range finishes, a reasonable build-only estimate would land around $407,000–$575,000 USD. This range does not include land, site preparation, utilities, permits, or any highly customized upgrades, but it gives a solid starting point for budgeting.
Why This Plan Shines
This ranch with a dash of Craftsman charm is all about balanced, real-life living. You get a dramatic vaulted great room and cozy fireplace, but also a practical split-bedroom layout, a strong 3-car garage with workshop capability, and single-story convenience. With its 2×6 walls, straightforward footprint, and family-friendly arrangement, it is a home that can comfortably serve busy daily routines now while remaining easy to maintain and enjoy for many years to come.
