Floor Plans
Floor Plan #1
Description
Discover the inviting simplicity of the Otter Creek Cottage House Plan MEN 5424, a cozy two-story retreat offering 1,345 sq ft of living space with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. With its rustic covered porch, open living area, and second-floor lofted living quarters, this plan perfectly blends charm and flexibility for a vacation cottage or small family home.
Why this house plan stands out among house plans:
- Charming exterior with board-and-batten siding, stone-accent porch columns, and a welcoming covered front porch for curb appeal and outdoor comfort
- Thoughtful interior layout: ground level features a combined den/dining/kitchen area anchored by an eating peninsula, creating an open, efficient space
- Main-level master suite with its own full bath and direct connection to a mudroom with washer/dryer—great for practical living
- Separate upper-floor living area: accessed via a private staircase, this level includes its own open living space, kitchen area, full bath, and second bedroom—ideal for guests, rental use, or multigenerational flexibility
- Split-bedroom design: Bedrooms are located on separate levels for enhanced privacy and versatile use
- Upper floor functions as a complete second living unit, making it well suited for dual-occupancy, vacation rental, or guest quarters
Key Features of the Plan:
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 full baths
- Main-level master suite with dedicated bath
- Upper-level living space with kitchen, bath, and second bedroom
- Covered front porch for outdoor enjoyment
- Mudroom with laundry facilities adjacent to master suite
- Private staircase to upper floor living quarters
- Designed for rental/guest income or dual-household flexibility
If you’re ready to turn your “house plans” search into something you can build, this plan offers an excellent mix of rustic cottage appeal, efficient use of space, and versatile living arrangements.
Home Specifications
- Total Living Space: 1345
- Ridge Height (Ft.) 22
- Main Floor (Sq. Ft.): 769 Sq.Ft
- Ridge Height (In.) 8
- Upper Floor (Sq. Ft.): 576 Sq.Ft.
- Main Ceiling Height: 8
- Lower Floor (Sq. Ft.): N/A
- Upper Ceiling Height: 8
- Porch (Sq. Ft.): 128 Sq.Ft.
- Lower Ceiling Height: N/A
- Garage (Sq. Ft.): N/A
- Garage: No
- Bonus (Sq.Ft): N/A
- Garage/Carport Type:N/A N/A
- Bedrooms: 2
- Carport: N/A
- Full Baths: 2
- Roof Pitch: 9:12
- Porch Roof Pitch: 5:12
- Stories: 2.0
- Wall Construction: 2x6
- Lower Bonus (Sq. Ft.): N/A
- Vaulted Ceiling: No
- Depth (Ft): 38
- Width (Ft): 31
- Depth (In.) 7
- Width (In.) 10
- Total Sq. Ft. 1473 Sq.Ft.
- Customizable: Yes
Key Features
- Covered Front Porch
- Kitchen Island
- Living Room
- Main Floor Master
- Mudroom
- Open Floor Plan House Plans
- Peninsula/Eating Bar
- Split Bedroom Design
- Two Story
Plan Collections
- Michael E. Nelson House Plans Collection
- Multi-Family House Plans
- Riverbend Cabin House Plans Collection
- Waterfront House Plans Collection
Plan Styles
- Country Home House Plans
- Lake House Plans
- Low Country House Plans
- Rustic House Plans
- Vacation House Plans
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