I designed The Landing House as a southern cottage plan that makes the most of a sloping lot instead of fighting it. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home gives you 2,079 square feet across two levels, with the kind of layered outdoor living that makes southern architecture worth falling in love with.

The main level holds 1,151 square feet with a first-floor master suite and an open living area capped by a vaulted family room ceiling that fills the space with warmth and light. The layout moves effortlessly from the kitchen through the living room and out to the screened porch – the kind of flow that makes a home feel easy to live in every single day. Downstairs, 946 square feet opens up a recreation room with serious flex potential for a media room, gym, or guest quarters.

A front porch greets you, a screened porch lets you sit out rain or shine, an upper porch catches the breeze, and a covered terrace on the lower level connects you to the yard. The 48-foot-2-inch by 44-foot footprint is designed for sloping and small lots – ideal for hillside or lakefront properties. No garage keeps the build clean and the cost down.

Plans start at $1,495. For more southern cottage designs, explore the Watersound Cottage, Chattahoochee River, and the Cottage Hill.