These 960-square-foot cottage plans are perfect for a family who wants to downsize but needs some wiggle room. It can comfortably sleep four regularly with two bedrooms and a shared bathroom.

The kitchen, living, and dining space share a great room with vaulted ceilings and a brick fireplace for ambiance. The front and back each share covered porches, which you can enjoy during warmer weather. What do you think of these small house plans?

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Double Porch Cottage w/ Great Room

The front of the home has a beautiful covered porch.

Here’s the side view, with beautiful board and batten siding.

The kitchen has a long island that seats four.

The great room fits the dining space and living room.

I love the brick fireplace. So classy.

One of the doors leads to the hallway, and the other is the closet.

The farmhouse sink has a view out of a double window.

The bathroom is good-sized.

It also includes a tub/shower stall.

This is one of the bedrooms.

And the other one is nearly the same size.

This door leads into the kitchen.

Do you like this layout?

Details:

This precious Cottage house plan features a charming front covered porch to entice your family and friends into the home. Measuring the width of the exterior, the front porch offers beautiful aesthetic detailing with its exposed rafters, warm wooden beams, brick staircase and a symmetrical front entrance. The centrally located front door grants access into the open floor plan where there are approximately 960 square feet of living space. Moving through the space, is a large kitchen with a level eating bar/island where food prep and conversation can be enjoyed. A pantry and counter and cabinet space complete the kitchen before entering the adjoining living and dining room. There are vaulted ceiling heights, decorative beams and an electrical fireplace for warmth and character. The rear wall of the living room features a three window wall and outdoor access to the rear covered porch; this porch is identical to the front porch, measures 30’ x 8’ and offers ceiling heights of 10’4”, perfect for outdoor entertaining, dining or “hanging out” with family and friends.

There are two bedrooms and one bath along the hall corridor which is accessed from the living/dining spaces. The rear bedroom features 10’ ceiling heights and a back entrance along with ample closet space. The front bedroom features window views onto the side yard and front porch and, again, there is plentiful closet space. Along the hallway is a stackable washer and dryer and the shared bathroom. The bathroom is highlighted with a large vanity and linen space that also features a toilet area and a tub/shower combination. This is a wonderful vacation home or forever home for a couple looking to downsize.

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Natalie C. McKee is a contributor for Tiny House Talk and the Tiny House Newsletter. She's a wife, and mama of three little kids. She and her family are homesteaders with sheep, goats, chickens, ducks and quail on their happy little acre.

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