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2-story Universal Cottage - the initial inspiration
with shed porch at front (included in plans). |
This classic 20' wide farm house
style home is built with simple platform frame construction on your
choice of nine different foundation types to adapt to your specific
soils, budget and site. The home feels spacious and open but is
efficient with it's use of space. Here is a
link to a Floor Plan.
This plan has three bedrooms and
three bathrooms, a utility hall and a
full sized wrap around stair. The stair can go down to a basement or on
up to the attic should you need to expand up there in the future.
Because of the simple framing system much of the interior layout can be
modified by the owner or builder. Click
the images below for stories from owners that have sent photos into the
Owner-builder
Gallery.
![]() Version of the Universal Cottage with basement and side addition. ![]() Universal Cottage with side porch (included in plans)
View the study floor plans and alternative elevations by clicking HERE for the Web link. Click HERE for a more detailed and printable PDF study plan. For the PDF link to work you may need to have the Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. It's free. Click here if you don't have the Acrobat Reader The Universal Cottage is a good starting platform for your own custom home building project. Additional wings can be added in the future and the plans include some options you might choose to build now such as an add-on window seat and wrap around porch. The 16 page plan set includes all the drawings and information normally needed by builders and the building department:
Also included in the set is a booklet of helpful planning information and construction details including:
Your plans come with free reprinting rights. This means you can make as many copies as needed to build your project (but not to sell or give away). Since the plans are on 11x17 format you can do this at any local copy shop. The available 6 page materials list (P012-B) includes all materials for the post & pier foundation, house framing, hardware, insulation, windows and doors, drywall, electrical, plumbing and interior trim. This can be helpful for pricing materials and tracking costs. If you have any questions, please click HERE and mention the 2 story Universal plan. #P012-A Click here to ORDER |
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