The Fireside Cottage is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home that puts 1,770 square feet all on one level with a 2-car garage. I designed this plan for people who want cottage charm and open living without climbing a single stair. If single-story is your priority, this is one of the best layouts in the catalog.

A vaulted family room anchors the open floor plan, connecting kitchen, dining, and living into one light-filled space. Nine-foot ceilings keep the rest of the home feeling proportioned, and the vaulted ceiling in the family room adds the kind of volume that makes a modest home feel generous. The layout flows naturally from the front entry through the living spaces to the covered porch out back, and the laundry room is positioned exactly where you need it. No stairs, no wasted space, just a home that works.

Outside, a front porch gives you curb appeal, a covered porch extends your living outdoors, and a side courtyard adds a private outdoor nook that most plans this size never offer. At 44 feet wide by 65 feet deep, this cottage fits comfortably on small lots. The 2-car garage at 550 square feet gives you room for vehicles and storage. Simple, efficient, and full of character.

The Fireside Cottage plan is available for $1,495. Similar single-story plans include Sunset Cottage, Oak Mountain Cottage, Cottage Hill, and Little Lake House.