1298 Total Living Area 813 Main Level 485 Upper Level 3 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths 28' W x 32' D
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COOL Plan Description
COOL Retro Sea Ranch Plan 24312 with 1,298 Sq Ft and Far Out Mid-Century Style
Retro house plan 24312 is an absolutely outta sight example of the bold architecture that defined the 1960s and 1970s vacation-home revolution. Inspired by the legendary Sea Ranch and Shed Style movements, this groovy retreat offers 1,298 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, soaring glass, dramatic rooflines, and the kind of architectural personality that made Mid-Century Modern design so unforgettable.
The exterior totally rocks the geometric experimentation that made retro architecture famous. The asymmetrical shed roof appears to rise naturally from the landscape while the vertical board-and-batten siding creates a strong sense of height and movement. Unlike traditional cabins, this COOL home embraces minimalist forms and bold angles that still look fresh and modern decades later.
One of the far out signature features is the dramatic use of glass. Clerestory windows flood the interior with natural light while maintaining privacy and preserving constant views of the sky and surrounding trees. Massive stacked window walls showcase the era’s obsession with open spaces, natural light, and strong indoor-outdoor connections.
The huge wraparound deck perfectly captures the 1960s vision of the "outdoor living room." Designed for entertaining, relaxing, grilling, and enjoying nature, the deck becomes an extension of the home's living space and helps create the ultimate vacation-home atmosphere.
Inside, the open-concept layout feels bright, spacious, and connected. The living room centers around a wood-burning stove or fireplace that creates warm rustic atmosphere and serves as the heart of the home. The dining area and kitchen flow together naturally, making entertaining easy and relaxed.
The kitchen is larger than many vacation homes of the era and provides excellent functionality while remaining connected to the surrounding gathering spaces. Its practical layout supports both weekend escapes and full-time living.
A first-floor bedroom enjoys direct access to a private deck and nearby three-quarter bath, creating awesome flexibility for guests, homeowners, or multigenerational living arrangements.
Built for wooded retreats, lakeside settings, mountain property, or scenic vacation lots, house plan 24312 delivers authentic Retro Rewind architecture, bold Mid-Century Modern personality, and unmistakable COOL Sea Ranch-inspired style.
No garage included.
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Foundation Types:
Basement - * $200.00 Total Living Area may increase with Basement Foundation option. Crawlspace
Exterior Walls:
2x4
House Width:
28'
House Depth:
32'
Number of Stories:
2
Bedrooms:
3
Full Baths:
2
Max Ridge Height:
25' from Front Door Floor Level
Primary Roof Pitch:
9:12
Roof Load:
45 psf
Roof Framing:
Stick
Deck:
312 sq ft
FirePlace:
Yes
Main Ceiling Height:
8'
Upper Ceiling Height:
9'
* May require additional drawing time.
Plan Package Pricing
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Available Foundation Types:
Basement
: $200.00
May require additional drawing time, please call to confirm before ordering.
Total Living Area may increase with Basement Foundation option.
Exterior Elevations Scaled drawings of the front, rear, sides of the home. Information pertaining to the exterior finish materials, roof pitches and exterior height dimensions.
Typical Wall Section This section will address insulation, roof components, and interior and exterior wall finishes. Your plans will be designed with either 2x4 or 2x6 exterior walls, but most professional contractors can easily adapt the plans to the wall thickness you require.
Fireplace Details If the home you have chosen includes a fireplace, the fireplace detail will show typical methods to construct the firebox, hearth and flue chase for masonry units, or a wood frame chase for a zero-clearance unit. Available for most plans.
Foundation Plan These plans will accurately dimension the footprint of your home including load bearing points and beam placement if applicable. The foundation style will vary from plan to plan.
Roof Plan The information necessary to construct the roof will be included with your home plans. Some plans will reference roof trusses, while many others contain schematic framing plans. These framing plans will indicate the lumber sizes necessary for the rafters and ridgeboards based on the designated roof loads.
Typical Cross Section A cut-away cross-section through the entire home shows your building contractor the exact correlation of construction components at all levels of the house. It will help to clarify the load bearing points from the roof all the way down to the basement. Available for most plans.
Detailed Floor Plans The floor plans of your home accurately dimension the positioning of all walls, doors, windows, stairs and permanent fixtures. They will show you the relationship and dimensions of rooms, closets and traffic patterns. The schematic of the electrical layout may be included in the plan.
Stair Details If stairs are an element of the design you have chosen, the plans will show the necessary information to build these, either through a stair cross section, or on the floor plans.
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