Cottage House Plans

Country Cottage house plans feature steep overhanging roofs, often with gables; irregular layout, relatively small footprint.

Architectural Features of Country Cottage House Plans

Exquisite Details, ornamental touches, elaborately paneled Medieval-style doors
Steeply-pitched roof, varied configuration usually side, front or cross-gabled

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House Plan Code: DHSW41877

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2,097 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3

Cottage House Plan Details

Popularized by pattern books in the mid 19th century, Cottage house plans are filled with individuality, their asymmetrical plans inspired by architects Davis and Downing are based on the belief that "a beautiful house fully reflects a fine character." Often referred to as Carpenter Gothic Revival, small Cottage house plans are flexible and fanciful featuring vertical board and batton walls, charming balconies and expansive bay windows attributing to their Gothic heritage.

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Cottage House Plan Features

Exquisite Details

Entryways welcome visitors with elaborately paneled Medieval-style doors and open into floor plans that casually flow from room to room. Common across rural America, especially in the Hudson River Valley, these picturesque homes continue to delight homeowners today through details such as there casement windows with diamond or rectangular panes or the striking turrets.

Gabled Roof

Far from formal, these romantic homes feature decoratively shingled gable roofs, lacey gingerbread bargeboards, as well as an ornamental chimney accentuating the country charm of these designs.

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Similar Styles

Farmhouse House Plans:
Asymmetrical facade with a full-width front porch; pitched roof, often with gables.
Bungalow House Plans:
Low-slung roof, wide inviting porches lending itself to an easy and informal lifestyle, often coupled with well-wrought details.