River Bend is a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath cottage that delivers 1,946 square feet across two stories on sloping, narrow, and corner lots with a 2-car garage. I designed this plan for the buyer who wants an open family room, a loft overlooking the living space, and a porch fireplace for evenings outside.

The main floor holds 1,151 square feet with an open family room, kitchen, and dining room flowing together under nine-foot ceilings. The layout is simple and effective, putting the living where you spend your time and keeping the flow natural. Upstairs, 795 square feet adds bedrooms, an office, and an open loft that looks down to the living room below. A game room on the vaulted family level and the unfinished basement give you expansion potential for years to come.

A porch with fireplace, grill deck, and outdoor shower give you outdoor features that most homes this size never include. At 49 feet wide by 40 feet 2 inches deep on sloping, narrow, or corner lots, this plan fits a range of challenging sites. The 2-car garage on the lower level handles vehicles without eating into the main living footprint. The porch fireplace alone is worth the price of admission on a cool evening.

The River Bend plan is available for $1,495. Also see Bent River Cottage, Autumn Place, Wedowee Creek Retreat, and Wolf Creek.