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.
Plan Highlights
Specifications
Full Plan Details
Everything you and your builder need to evaluate this plan.
Living Area
House Features
Construction
Floor Plans
Explore the Layout
Lake-oriented living — every level designed to connect you to the water.
Builder Insight
I designed the Watersound Cottage with the waterfront in mind from day one — not as an afterthought. The living spaces face the water, the porches connect each level to the outdoors, and the layout is built for the way people actually use a lake house. If your lot drops toward the water, this plan turns that terrain into an asset.
— Max Fulbright · Lead Designer, 35+ years
Your Plan Set
What’s Included
Complete and build-ready. Everything your builder needs to break ground on your waterfront property.
Elevations
Front, side, and rear elevations at ¼″ scale with exterior material call-outs and porch details.
Floor Plans
Dimensioned floor plans for all three levels with room labels and dimensions.
Foundation Plan
Foundation plan with footing and wall dimensions. Includes walkout lower level if applicable.
Roof Plan
Roof plan with pitches, ridges, valleys, and porch roof details for accurate bidding and construction.
Build Budget
Cost to Build Estimator
Ballpark construction estimates based on 1,719 sq ft and 2026 national averages. Actual costs vary by region, contractor, and finish level.
Budget Build
$257,850 – $300,825
$150 – $175 / sq ft
Basic finishes, standard fixtures, builder-grade materials. Functional and clean.
Mid-Range Build
$300,825 – $386,775
$175 – $225 / sq ft
Quality finishes, custom cabinets, upgraded fixtures. The sweet spot for most builders.
Premium Build
$386,775 – $515,700
$225 – $300 / sq ft
High-end finishes, premium materials, custom details throughout. Architect-quality construction.
Estimates do not include land, site prep, permits, or utility connections. Costs vary by region. Call (770) 301-4214 for a free build cost consultation.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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