Southern Cottage Plan 86101 with 3 Bedrooms, Main-Floor Primary and 630 Sq Ft of Porches
Southern Cottage House Plan 86101 packs plenty of classic character into 1,738 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms spread across two comfortable levels. Cape Cod and Country influences join Southern Cottage style in a design featuring 10-foot main-floor ceilings, a fireplace, open living spaces, a first-floor primary suite, and a stellar 630 square feet of covered front and rear porches.
Those porches aren't just along for the ride. The expansive front porch creates the kind of welcoming outdoor space made for rocking chairs, morning coffee, visiting with friends, and watching the world go by. Around back, another covered porch provides a more private destination for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home.
Inside, the 10-foot ceilings give the main floor an open, airy personality. The great room, dining area, and kitchen share one connected gathering space, allowing everyday activities to flow naturally from one area to another. A fireplace gives the great room a strong focal point and adds warmth when it's time to settle in for the evening.
The kitchen stays right in the middle of the action. A breakfast bar provides casual seating for quick meals or conversation, while a pantry keeps food and kitchen essentials organized. The open arrangement means whoever is cooking can still participate in family conversations or keep up with guests instead of disappearing into a closed-off kitchen.
The first-floor primary suite gets a choice feature of its own: French doors opening directly onto the rear porch. That connection turns the covered porch into an extension of the suite and creates a private route outside for early-morning coffee or a little fresh air before bed. A private en-suite bathroom completes the owner's retreat.
Head upstairs and two secondary bedrooms share a full bathroom, giving children or guests their own territory away from the primary suite. If three permanent bedrooms aren't necessary, one can easily become an office, hobby room, creative studio, or flexible guest space.
Crawlspace and slab foundation options provide flexibility for different properties and building preferences. With only 1,738 square feet to maintain but 630 square feet of covered porches to enjoy, Plan 86101 puts a serious emphasis on lifestyle rather than simply building more interior rooms.
For anyone who loves Cape Cod Cottage character and laid-back Southern living, this house delivers the good stuff: big porches, a fireplace, tall ceilings, open gathering spaces, and a main-level primary suite wrapped into one timeless Country design.
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Q:What are the ceiling heights in livinroom and master bedroom ?
A:They are 10’ on the 1st floor
Q:What size is fireplace mantel and size of insert Size of master closet
A:It is a masonry chimney on an exterior wall. It is 3’ wide.
The closet is 8’2” x 6’
Q:what is the size of the master bathroom and the master closet?
A:The bathroom is: 9'1" x 8'6"
The closet is: 6' x 8'2"
Q:How big is the shower in the master bathroom.
A:Master Bath - 8'2 x 9'4
Q:I would like to reverse this plan and need to see the details in the basement for post location or is it steel beam with no posts? I need this answer asap. I am very interested in this plan and will be readmy to purchase as soon as I get these answers. Thank you
A:There are steel posts in the basement. However, the engineer in your local will be the one to determine whether or not eliminate those posts. The basement is completely unfinished and is something that should be reviewed locally to meet the code requirements.
Q:Do you have this house plan with a garage attached?
A:You might like plan 86345.
Q:I live the look of this house. so you have a plan for 2000-2500 sq ft with a garage? TY Pggy
A:You might like plan 86299.
Q:Can you give me the dimensions for the master shower and tub areas?
A: Tub is standard 6 x 3'4"
Room is 15'8' x 8'3"
Q:Is the pantry a load bearing wall for the 2nd floor or can it go away? Can this be 2x6 construction with 10’ ceilings on first floor?
A:Yes and yes but it would constitute a complete redraw
Q:Do the plans show load information? Do the plans show details so we know if we need laminated beams or steel beams for example?
A:All beams are located as are point loads. Beam sizes are up to the local engineer.
Q:Is there a planned 2 car garage for this model 86101?
A:You might be interested in plan 86341.
Q:Can this house be build on concrete foundation? Thanx
A:It can be built on any foundation you chose. That would be a decision to be made with your builder.
Q:Plan 86101 Do you have this style house at 2300 to 2500 square feet?
A:There are several homes in the same style such as 86341, 86315 and 86140. Let me know if any of these will work more closely.
Q:Do you have any images of interior from a built home model. Thank you, Jessica
A:At this point, we do not have any photos available of this plan at this time.
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Q:I thought I read somewhere this comes with a 2 car detached garage. Is that correct?
A:No, but we do offer 86341 which has the garage attached.
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