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Your 1,232 Sq Ft Country Home is Hiding a Secret. How a “Curious” Floor Plan Gives You Luxury Without the McMansion Price Tag? country house plans

  • Writer: Dennis Asis
    Dennis Asis
  • Jul 31
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 7

You’re tired of country homes that sacrifice style for simplicity—or worse, charge a fortune for both. What if your rustic retreat offered cathedral ceilings and a serving bar, French door terraces and a whirlpool tub—all wrapped in a classic porch-front package? This country house plans proves charm doesn’t have to mean compromise.

Why This country house plans Feels Like a High-End Hideaway (Without the Guilt)


Step onto that covered porch and discover:


Cozy living room with beige sofas facing a lit fireplace. A wooden table with tulips, dining set, and soft natural light create a warm atmosphere.
  • Your living room’s magic trick:

    That vaulted ceiling does double duty—making your 19x13’4" space feel palatial while funneling fireplace warmth downward. No more frozen toes during movie nights.


    Cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, sunlit table set for breakfast, vibrant flowers, basket of croissants, and orange juice by window.
    Sunlit kitchen scene with a wooden table set for breakfast, featuring fresh croissants, a bouquet of colorful flowers, and a view of a serene garden through large windows.
  • Your kitchen’s secret weapon:

    The serving bar isn’t just pretty—it’s your buffet station and homework helper and wine-pouring podium. French doors mean you can pass burgers straight to the terrace.


Cozy attic bedroom with rustic beams, open balcony doors to a sunset over the ocean, warm lighting, and inviting armchair by a lamp.
Cozy attic bedroom with rustic wooden beams, offering a breathtaking ocean view through open French doors at sunset.
  • Your master suite’s surprise:

    Private terrace + cathedral ceiling = your morning coffee spot and stargazing nook. That whirlpool tub? You’ll finally use it (no more laundry hanging rack).


    Bright room with a foosball table, treadmill, weights, and a gaming setup. Modern art on walls; cozy seating with colorful pillows.
    A vibrant and versatile living space featuring a foosball table, treadmill, and dumbbells for fitness enthusiasts, complemented by colorful wall art and a cozy seating area with games for entertainment.
  • Your basement bonus:

    1,188 sq ft waiting to become your game room/rental suite/home gym (no more “where do we put the treadmill?”).

Build Your Thoughtful Escape (Before “Country Chic” Goes Mainstream)

“True country living isn’t about square footage—it’s about thoughtful details that make every day feel like a retreat.”

Your reality check:


  • Total Space:

    114 sqm (1,232 sq ft) — smaller than your current garage, smarter than any suburban tract home


  • Build Cost:

    $179,000 (standard basement version)


  • Time Saver:

    Serving bar = 17 fewer steps per holiday gathering


  • Resale Gold:

    “Character per sq ft” earns 22% premium

Your Blueprint to Smarter Country Living

This country house plans solves what generic homes ignore:


  • 2x6 framing option:

    Thicker walls for your silent nights (no more hearing the neighbor’s tractor)


  • Garage storage:

    30 sqm swallows tools plus holiday decor plus that canoe you swear you’ll use


  • Dining room columns:

    Fake architectural pedigree? No—your clever divider between chaos and calm.

    Yellow house with gray roof, white trim, and porch in a lush garden. Trees with green and orange leaves create a cozy, autumnal setting.
    Charming yellow country home with a welcoming porch and vibrant autumn foliage surrounding the property.

Your Next Step (Before Another Year of “Someday”)


Stop admiring country charm. Start living it. The full blueprint reveals:

  • How the vaulted ceiling cuts heating costs by 30%

  • Why the serving bar hides small appliances perfectly

  • Where to add built-in shelving in the basement for wine storage

Steal This Blueprint (Legally!)


This blueprint plans isn’t just paper—it’s freedom from cookie-cutter homes. Want those angled wall details, foundation options, and real pricing?


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Cover of "Small House Home Plans" book by Family Handyman, featuring a brick house with a garden. Text: Best-Selling Plans for Dream Homes.
Discover best-selling designs for charming homes under 2,000 square feet with Family Handyman's "Small House Home Plans."

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