Cottage House Plans – Cozy, Charming Designs for Every Lifestyle
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Plan 18-1457 – Auburn Pointe Chalet | Farmhouse – 2-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,806 SF – House plan details
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Plan 18-1370 – Aster Bend Manor | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,056 SF – House plan details
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Plan 18-1354 – Meadowview Cottage | Modern – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,050 SF – House plan details
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Plan 18-1335 – The Gonzales Farmhouse | Modern – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 3,888 SF – House plan details
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Plan 18-1286 – The Washington Station | Modern Traditional – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,512 SF – House plan details
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Plan 18-1258 – Patterson Retreat | Cape Cod – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,767 SF – House plan details
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Plan 18-1159 – Washington Ridge | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,065 SF – House plan details
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Plan 17-2123 – Aster Woods House | Cape Cod – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 5,029 SF – House plan details
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Plan 17-2080 – The Peterson Estate | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 3-Bath, 2,933 SF – House plan details
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Plan 17-2069 – Norfolk Manor | Cottage – 3-Bed, 3-Bath, 5,693 SF – House plan details
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Plan 17-2059 – Carolina Piedmont | Colonial Revival Pool House – 2-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,625 SF – House plan details
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Plan 17-2029 – Prestigious Properties | Colonial Townhome – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 6,198 SF – House plan details
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Plan 17-1684 – Rush Retreat | Traditional Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,460 SF – House plan details
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Plan 17-1641 – The Parsonage | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,138 SF – House plan details
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Plan 17-1235 – Auburn Meadow Farm | Modern Farmhouse – 2-Bed, 2-Bath, 2,583 SF – House plan details
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What Defines Colonial Architecture?
Colonial style homes balance symmetry and practicality: a centered front door, multi-pane windows, and a simple gable roof.
Many exteriors are finished in stone or brick. Inside, a central hall organizes formal living and dining rooms.
Key Features
- Balanced façade and proportionate window placements
- Central hallway with rooms on each side; bedrooms typically upstairs
- Simple, efficient rooflines and shuttered windows
- Modern comforts—open kitchens, mudrooms, and great rooms where desired
Popular Variations
- Georgian & Federal: formal, stately interpretation with crisp symmetry
- Georgian / Classical options for grand entries and columns
- French Traditional Farmhouse: European influences with rustic touches
- Dutch Colonial: recognizable gambrel rooflines with wide second-floor rooms
Why Builders & Families Choose This Style
- Broad buyer appeal thanks to its classic design
- Works across climates in North America
- Easy to furnish: formal rooms for gatherings, flexible family spaces
What You Get with Our Plans
- Construction-ready CAD & PDF files
- Unlimited build license
- Structural engineering included
- Free foundation changes (slab, crawlspace, basement)
- Affordable modifications and matching plans (same exterior, different bedrooms/garages)
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Explore our curated collection of colonial home plans.
All designs are homes built and refined after 2008 to meet modern codes.
For adjacent looks, browse Traditional or
Modern Suburban plans.
FAQs
What makes a plan “Colonial”?
Symmetry, a central hall, simple rooflines, and a formal front elevation—often with stone or brick accents.
Can I customize?
Yes—we include CAD files, free foundation changes, and low-cost layout edits.
Are these up-to-date?
All plans reflect current standards and are backed by structural engineering.