Watersound Cottage
Watersound Cottage is a cottage house plan with porch, offering 1,719 sq. ft., 5-6 bedrooms, and 3 1/2 baths. A strong fit for entry porch, rear porch, and screened porch.
GarageHow I designed this plan.
The Watersound Cottage is a 5 to 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath cottage that packs 1,719 square feet across three stories on a sloping lot. I designed this plan for families who need maximum bedrooms in a compact footprint, with a double-sided stone fireplace and open living that makes the main floor the gathering place for everyone. The main level holds 1,234 square feet with a vaulted family room, open living layout, and nine-foot ceilings throughout.
The double-sided stone fireplace warms both the living area and the adjacent space, serving as the heart of the home. Upstairs, 485 square feet adds bedrooms and a more intimate second floor. The unfinished lower level at 1,220 square feet is ready for an office, recreation room, and flex room whenever you are ready to finish it, giving you serious expansion potential on a sloping site.
An entry porch, rear porch, screened porch, and covered patio give you outdoor living on every level. At 46 feet wide by 45 feet deep with a golf cart garage, this cottage fits sloping lots and corner lots without an oversized footprint. Getting five to six bedrooms in under 1,720 finished square feet is a feat most plans cannot match.
It is the kind of efficiency that makes this plan a natural choice for vacation rentals and large families alike. The Watersound Cottage plan is available for $1,495. Similar multi-bedroom cottage plans include Foothill’s Cottage, Acadia Mountain Cottage, Autumn Place, and Stone Ridge Cottage.
Explore the layout.
Main Floor — the heart of the home
1,234 SQ. FT.
Everything your builder needs.
Complete specifications for bidding, permitting, and construction.
Living Area
- Main Floor1,234 sq. ft
- Upper Floor485 sq. ft
- Lower Level1,220 unfinished
- Total Heated1,719 sq. ft.
- Width46'
- Depth45'
House Features
- Bedrooms5-6
- Bathrooms3 1/2
- Stories3
- Garagegolf garage
- Outdoorentry porch, rear porch, screened porch, covered patio
- Lot Suitabilitysloping lot
- Additional Roomsoffice, recreation room, flex room
- Other Featuresopen living, double sided stone fireplace
Construction
- Exterior2x4 or 2x6
- Ceiling9', vaulted family room,
- Roof11'2
- StyleLake House, Waterfront, Craftsman
What's included.
Complete and build-ready. Everything your builder needs to break ground on your waterfront property.
Elevations
Front, side, and rear at ¼″ scale with exterior material call-outs and porch details.
Floor Plans
Dimensioned plans for all levels with room labels, wall dimensions, and fixture locations.
Foundation Plan
Footing and wall dimensions. Suitable for slab, crawlspace, or full basement foundations.
Roof Plan
Pitches, ridges, valleys, and porch roof details for accurate bidding and construction.
What it costs to build this home.
Ballpark estimates based on 1,719 sq ft, live 2026 cost data, and your region. Move the pieces to see how your build changes.
Region: Southeast · Georgia · Multiplier: 1.00×
Quality finishes, custom cabinets, upgraded fixtures. The sweet spot for most builders.
Your Estimated Build Cost
$175 – $225 per sq ft · Mid-Range Build · Southeast region
- Base home · 1,719 sq ft$301k – $387k
Estimates based on 2026 national averages and regional cost multipliers. Excludes land, site prep, permits, utility connections, and financing. Call (770) 301-4214 for a personalized build cost consultation.
See the Watersound Cottage in detail.
A short preview of the best available photos, with all 20 images available in the full-screen viewer.
Some customer photos or renderings may show small changes from the original design. Please review the floor plans before purchasing to confirm the layout and elevations are the way you want them.
A house plan should come with help.
When you buy the Watersound Cottage, you get direct access to the designer who drew it. Call before, during, or after the build and talk with someone who knows the plan.
"We've been doing this for 35 years. Every plan we sell is one I'd build for my own family. When you call, you get me — not a call center."Max Fulbright Sr. Lead Designer + Builder · West Georgia
Before you buy.
What is included in the Watersound Cottage house plan set?+
Each plan set includes dimensioned floor plans for all levels, front, side, and rear elevations at 1/4" scale with notes and dimensions, foundation plan (basement standard; slab and crawlspace available for an additional fee), and roof plan. Available as a PDF plan set ($1,495) or editable CAD files ($1,950). Electrical plans are not included because they are customer-specific and finalized on site with your builder and electrician after framing.
Can the Watersound Cottage plan be modified?+
Yes. Modifications are one of the most common services we provide. Our in-house design team handles all modifications directly. Common changes include adjusting bedroom count, resizing rooms, changing exterior materials, or adapting for a specific lot. Typical turnaround is 2 to 4 weeks. Contact Max Fulbright Designs at (770) 301-4214 or [email protected] for a free consultation and quote.
Does the Watersound Cottage plan require a structural engineer's stamp?+
Stock plans do not include a professional engineer's stamp. Many US jurisdictions require a licensed engineer in your state to review and stamp the plans before permit submission. Check with your local building department before purchasing. This is a standard industry practice and is not unique to Max Fulbright Designs.
Who designed the Watersound Cottage house plan?+
The Watersound Cottage house plan was drawn personally by Max Fulbright Sr., the founder of Max Fulbright Designs. Max is a Georgia Institute of Technology-trained engineer who has designed and personally built more than 500 custom homes since founding the firm in 1990. Every plan in the Max Fulbright Designs catalog is drawn by Max himself.
Can I build the Watersound Cottage house plan in any US state?+
Yes. Max Fulbright Designs has delivered more than 12,000 plans to homeowners and builders in all 50 US states and Canada. The Watersound Cottage plan is drawn to general residential construction standards that work in most US jurisdictions, though local building codes vary and should be reviewed with your builder before construction.
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