This plan set has a 20' x 30' footprint with a
large open loft upstairs. It uses a balloon framed 10'
sidewall to to get more usable space under the steep roof
above. There are three different foundation types in the plans:
concrete crawlspace, slab on grade (2 versions for different climates)
and a post and pier foundation. You choose the one you want to build.
If you wish, this plan can be extended in length as the structural
frames can be duplicated on 2' increments. It can be built with a full
or partial loft.
This plan is easy to modify and has been built by
many CountryPlan memebers in different climates. Here are some photos
and reports posted to the forums from folks building with this plan.
The floorplan above is for
the standard layout. The Great Room (eating, cooking living) has a beam
and deck ceiling (with the decking almost 9' high) whereas the bath and
main floor bedroom have a standard drywall ceiling at 8'.
Sorry, these aren't the best
computer generated images... but, the big advantage is these plans and
3d images can be modified and updated by you the owner/designer using
an $8
Windows CAD program. The template file for this (and other
house plans) can be downloaded with a membership to our sister site PlanHelp.com.
Doing this (in the above program) allows customizations such as the
ones the other members above have done.
Here is a view looking at the
beamed ceiling and the steep cottage staircase. The pantry is tucked
under the stairway. An optional detail allows the Great room to have an
open cathedral ceiling if the space is not needed in the loft.
The loft floor space
can be divided as desired.
Exterior
treatments are shown below.

Computer model - shingle treatment.
One version of the house without the porch.
The elevation drawing below
shows other ways to finish the front of the cottage. These upgrades can
be left until later if time or money is an initial constraint.
The plan set
(blueprints) include 12 sheets of drawings including all
materials needed to apply for most building permits:
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3 foundation sheets - one
each for post & pier, slab or crawlspace foundations (you will
submit one of these). Main floor and porch plan
with electrical layouts and door and window call-outs. Cross section drawing
showing insulation levels, stairway construction and a header chart for
wall openings.
Loft floor plan with
electrical and a loft framing plan with two ways of constructing the
floor. Loft roof details and
cross section of site built truss and wall to truss connections. Loft floor to wall
details for supporting the joists or exposed beam ceiling.
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Porch and deck plans for
both a hip end porch (shown above) and a wrap around porch or deck.
Includes deck and roof framing details & railing details.
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Four building elevations
showing roofing, roof trim details, siding suggestions and porch and
roof slopes. Includes total Bldg. height (22'-6").
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Trim corner details,
window & door trim details (inside and outside), corner trim
detail, window hood detail, and tips on extra money saving ideas for
finishes.
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Standard window and door
sheet for cutting out and replacing doors and windows in the existing
plans (cut & paste drafting for simple changes).
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An extra paste up page
for optional details and owner supplied notes.
- Plan notes include
suggestions for for heating and cooling and two different locations for
the hot water tank (electric or gas).
This plans set includes additional
bonuses in an enclosed booklet:
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How to Customize Plans
for your site and space needs.
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A Platform Framing Guide
and Glossary of terms
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I-joist update for 20'
wide Cottages (Tips on framing with I-joists)
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3 alternative cottage
stair plans - options for every Building Dept. or use for the loft
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Timber Style Open Beam
Ceiling - an option for a full cathedral ceiling with exposed beam and
deck floor at loft. (The exposed beams can be left uncovered where you
want a full open cathedral ceiling.)
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Taking your Plans to the
Building Department - tips on working with inspectors.
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How to read plans -
includes symbol guide.
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A foundation and soil
guide to help you choose the best foundation system.
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Earthquake and Wind
Bracing - inexpensive tips for meeting special local requirements (may
not be needed).
Your plans come with full
reprint rights. You can make as many copies as needed for your builder,
building department or subcontractors. All you need is a copy shop with
an 11x17 copier. We only ask that you build no more than one house per
plans set. Standard shipping goes Priority mail on this plan. There is
an optional Materials
List (Z010-B)
available for this plan.
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