I designed Cottage Hill as a 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-story cottage that gives you 1,921 square feet of open living with porches on nearly every side. This plan is for the buyer who wants all the character of a craftsman bungalow with the convenience of everything on one floor.

The vaulted family room is the centerpiece of this open floorplan, flowing seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area so you are never cut off from the action. Nine-foot ceilings throughout keep every room feeling spacious, and the mud room off the entry gives you a place to drop boots and bags before they hit the main living area. The layout separates the master from the secondary bedrooms for privacy, and the optional garage keeps the plan flexible depending on your needs and lot.

Outside is where Cottage Hill earns its name. A vaulted rear porch, front porch, and side porch give you covered outdoor living from nearly every angle. At 56 feet wide by 60 feet 8 inches deep on a flat or narrow lot, this plan fits a range of sites. The single-story footprint keeps construction straightforward and the home accessible for all ages. It is the kind of cottage people picture when they dream of a home with real character.

The Cottage Hill plan is available for $1,495. You might also love Sunset Cottage, Fireside Cottage, Oak Mountain Cottage, and Banner Elk.