Cottage House Plans – Cozy, Charming Designs for Every Lifestyle
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Plan 9-1800 – Manor Farm | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 3,099 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1770 – Auburn Hollow Estate | Traditional Colonial – 4-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,448 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1757 – Auburn Pointe Lodge | Traditional – 6-Bed, 3-Bath, 4,148 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1755 – Beaufort Cottage | Southern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 3,215 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1582 – Shenandoah Retreat | Traditional Colonial – 4-Bed, 4-Bath, 2,389 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1429 – Aster Creek Cottage | Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,987 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1425 – The Old Schoolhouse | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,450 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1335A – Appalachian Cabin | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,675 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1322 – Aster Vale Homestead | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,850 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1312 – Aster Ridge Homestead | Traditional – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,566 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1291 – Nelson Place | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 672 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1289 – Manor Gallery | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,050 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1249 – Auburn Willow House | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,350 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1138 – Seattle Modern | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 2,150 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1136 – Aster Terrace Chalet | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,150 SF – House plan details
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.