Exterior Design
This is a **single-story barn-style home** offering about **1,280 heated square feet** of interior living space.
The home sits on a wide footprint: approximately **76 ft wide × 48 ft deep**, giving a broad, open appearance as is typical of barn plans.
Exterior framing is **2×6 wood**, which improves insulation and structural strength. 2 Roof has a **5:12 pitch**—moderate slope that balances height with ease of construction.
One of the standout features is a large unheated area (garage / barn-type bays) totalling about **1,428 sq ft**. That adds utility without heating cost.
Interior Layout
All the living is on one level. The 1,280 sq ft is fully on the first floor.
A generous porch/patio area surrounds or adjoins parts of the home: over **581 sq ft** of porch / patio / outdoor transition space. This helps extend usable space outside.
The division between bedrooms and living space isn’t given in full detail in the listing, but the barn style often yields large open common areas and slightly more utilitarian bedroom wings. Given the width, windows and natural light will likely be well distributed.
Floor Plan:
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
This home has **3 bedrooms**.
There are **2 full bathrooms**. Master bedroom likely has its own bath; the other bedrooms share the second full bath.
Living & Dining Spaces
The plan likely includes a large open living/dining/kitchen area, typical in barn-style homes, taking advantage of the wide span to allow light, airflow, and a feeling of spaciousness. The wide facade promises multiple window placements.
No fireplace is explicitly mentioned in the spec; focus is on spacious, open, functional living rather than ornate features.
Kitchen Features
Details of kitchen layout aren’t fully specified, but with this size and style, one can expect enough space for efficient cabinets, counters, and likely a pantry or storage close by. The open layout will favor interaction and ease of movement.
Given the barn plan’s large width and generous porch/patio overlap, possibly the kitchen connects well to outdoor spaces, which helps for entertaining or use of outdoor cooking.
Outdoor Living (porch, deck, patio, etc.)
With **581 sq ft** of porch/patio area included, there are significant outdoor living options. These spaces are likely positioned at front and/or sides, offering shelter and views.
These outdoor areas can serve as extra “rooms” for relaxation, dining, or social gathering when weather allows. The barn style aids in blending indoor and outdoor.
Garage & Storage
The plan includes a large unheated **3-car garage / barn bays area** of about **1,428 sq ft**.
Storage also includes closets in bedrooms, utility space, possibly built-ins. Because framing is 2×6, walls are thicker, which gives potential for better insulation and maybe deeper window frames or shelving.
Bonus/Expansion Rooms
No formal bonus room or second story is part of the base plan—it’s one level.
Because of its barn plan style and large unheated bays, there might be potential to finish or adapt parts of the unheated space or build lofts (if structurally allowed) as expansion, but that would likely cost extra and need code/structural review.
Estimated Building Cost
The estimated cost to build this home in the United States ranges between $550,000 – $700,000, depending on location, material finishes, foundation type, interior fixtures, and whether modifications are made.
This Barn Plan #1462-00131 is ideal if you want a home that combines rustic charm and practicality: wide barn bays for vehicles or storage, generous outdoor living, three bedrooms without going to two stories, and porch/patio space that makes it feel much larger. It’s strong for those who want utility + comfort in one package. Warm, roomy, and remarkably versatile.
