Exterior Design
This is a **single-story modern farmhouse** with **1,648 sq ft** of heated living space. Framing uses **2×6 wood** for exterior walls, giving solid structure and good insulation.
The home is **56 ft wide** by **54 ft deep**, with a ridge height of about **25 ft-8 in**. A front porch spans much of the width, and a sizable rear porch adds outdoor living. Roof pitch is **8-on-12**.
Interior Layout
Upon entering, you walk into an open-concept layout featuring the living, dining, and kitchen areas. These spaces are well-connected for easy flow and entertaining.
The plan uses a **split-bedroom layout**: the master is on one side of the house; the other two bedrooms are located on the opposite side, providing privacy. All is on the main floor. Laundry is also on the main floor for convenience.
Floor Plan:
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
There are **3 bedrooms** and **2 full bathrooms**. The master bedroom has its own private bath. The two secondary bedrooms share the second full bath.
Living & Dining Spaces
The living, dining, and kitchen areas are combined under a ceiling height of **9 ft**, which, along with the open layout, makes the central spaces feel spacious and inviting.
Large front and back porches help bring in natural light and blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living, adding to the sense of space.
Kitchen Features
The kitchen includes an island for prep or seating; its location is central to both living and dining zones.
Storage is decent for a home of this size, with cabinetry, bedroom closets, and utility areas built into the design.
Outdoor Living (porch, deck, patio, etc.)
Outdoor living is a major feature. The front porch covers about **560 sq ft**, the back porch about **314 sq ft**, for a total of **874 sq ft** of porch/patio space.
Garage & Storage
This plan includes an attached **2-car garage** occupying about **502 sq ft** of unheated space.
Storage is also provided via bedroom closets, utility rooms, and the kitchen layout. The split-bedroom plan minimizes wasted hallway space.
Bonus/Expansion Rooms
No formal bonus or loft room is included beyond the standard single‐story layout. The roof and ceiling heights allow for strong visual volume but do not explicitly provide for additional upper rooms.
Estimated Building Cost
The estimated cost to build this home in the United States ranges between $600,000 – $800,000, depending on location, material quality, labor rates, foundation type, finishes, and whether upgrades (e.g. premium trim, high-end windows) are chosen.
In summary, Plan 1776-00161 is a beautiful modern farmhouse that balances openness with privacy. The generous porch areas, a split-bedroom layout, and solid design details make it ideal for families who want a stylish, practical home without excess. Warm, inviting, and built for comfort.
