Garden Cottage House Plan
Details: 540 Sq Ft, 1 Bedrooms, 1 Baths
| Foundation: Slab |
Floor Plan Features of the Garden Cottage House Plan
Specifications
Square Feet
Dimensions
House Levels
| Level Name | Ceiling Heights |
|---|---|
| Main Floor | 10'-0" |
Construction
Features
Description
A Charming Small Cottage House Plan
The Garden Cottage (SL-1830) packs comfort, character, and functionality into a thoughtfully designed 540-square-foot footprint. With one bedroom and one bathroom, this small cottage house plan offers the essentials for comfortable living without unnecessary space, making it an appealing option for a guest house, weekend retreat, or secondary residence.
Inspired by the timeless simplicity of traditional coastal and Southern cottages, Garden Cottage features a straightforward layout that keeps the focus on comfortable indoor-outdoor living. Its compact size also makes it a great choice for homeowners searching for 1-bedroom house plans that feel inviting rather than confined.
A Guest House Plan with Comfortable Living Space
Despite its small footprint, Garden Cottage includes a living room, kitchen, private bedroom, and full bathroom. A central fireplace creates a cozy focal point within the living area, while the covered porch extends the usable space outdoors.
The design works especially well as a guest house plan, mother-in-law suite, backyard cottage, vacation getaway, or small standalone home. The porch can overlook a garden, pool, lake, wooded property, or other scenic setting, helping the cottage feel connected to its surroundings.
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Small-Space Living with Southern Character
For homeowners who appreciate simplicity, Garden Cottage demonstrates how a well-planned small house plan can provide everything needed for a comfortable retreat.
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Designed by Group 3 Design.
Plan number SL-1830.
CAD File
Source drawing files of the plan. This package is best provided to a local design professional when customizing the plan with architect. [Note: not all house plans are available as CAD sets.]
PDF Plan Set
Downloadable file of the complete drawing set. Required for customization or printing large number of sets for sub-contractors.
Construction Set
Five complete sets of construction plans, when building the house as-is or with minor field adjustments. This set is stamped with a copyright.
Pricing Set
Recommended for construction bids or pricing. Stamped "Not For Construction". The purchase price can be applied toward an upgrade to other packages of the same plan.