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Plan 24700 Order Code: C101
Traditional Style House Plan 24700
1312 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 2 Car Garage
Quick Specs
1312 Total Living Area1312 Main Level
3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
2 Car Garage
50' W x 40' D
Quick Pricing
PDF Study Set: $700.00PDF File: $900.00
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COOL Plan Description
COOL Garlinghouse Affordable Ranch Plan 24700 with 3 Bedrooms and Front-Load Garage
From the legendary Garlinghouse Collection, COOL house plan 24700 is a far out example of why timeless American ranch homes remain some of the most popular floor plans ever created. For over a century, Garlinghouse has designed homes that have welcomed generations of families, and this affordable ranch continues that proud tradition. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a spacious front-load 2-car garage, this classic one-story design delivers smart planning, efficient construction, and comfortable living that feels just as fresh today as when it first became a customer favorite.
The coolest feature of this home is its incredibly efficient floor plan that makes every square foot count. Decorative ceiling treatments add character throughout the main living spaces, while the spacious living room creates a warm, inviting gathering place filled with natural light from the impressive Palladian-style window. It's a layout that's designed for real life—comfortable, practical, and easy to enjoy every day.
The kitchen and dining area work together seamlessly, creating an efficient space that's perfect for everything from quick weekday breakfasts to holiday dinners. Generous cabinetry, practical workspace, and convenient access to the rear porch or optional deck make entertaining and outdoor living feel completely natural.
The private owner's suite offers a peaceful retreat with decorative ceiling details, a private bathroom, and generous closet space. Two additional bedrooms share a centrally located full bath, providing flexibility for family members, overnight guests, or a home office while maintaining the privacy homeowners appreciate in a well-designed ranch.
Storage is another standout feature of this home. Large closets throughout the floor plan help keep everyday life organized, while the oversized front-load garage offers room for vehicles, tools, workshop projects, outdoor equipment, and seasonal storage. Convenient access to the laundry and kitchen makes daily routines simple and efficient.
Available with basement, crawlspace, or slab foundation options, house plan 24700 adapts easily to a variety of homesites while preserving its classic Ranch character. Its affordable footprint, proven layout, and timeless styling continue to make it one of those designs that never goes out of fashion.
As one of the enduring classics in the Garlinghouse Collection, house plan 24700 celebrates the heritage of American homebuilding. These are the homes that have served families for generations because thoughtful design never loses its value. Yesterday, today, and for years to come, this remains one of the COOLest affordable ranch homes you can build.
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Plan Specifications
Specifications
| Total Living Area: | 1312 sq ft |
| Main Living Area: | 1312 sq ft |
| Unfinished Basement Area: | 1293 sq ft |
| Garage Area: | 459 sq ft |
| Garage Type: | Attached |
| Garage Bays: | 2 |
| Foundation Types: | Basement Crawlspace Slab |
| Exterior Walls: | 2x6 |
| House Width: | 50' |
| House Depth: | 40' |
| Number of Stories: | 1 |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Full Baths: | 2 |
| Max Ridge Height: | 17'6 from Front Door Floor Level |
| Primary Roof Pitch: | 6:12 |
| Roof Load: | 30 psf |
| Roof Framing: | Truss |
| Porch: | 84 sq ft |
| Deck: | 185 sq ft |
| FirePlace: | Yes |
| 1st Floor Master: | Yes |
| Main Ceiling Height: | 8' |
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Exterior Elevations Scaled drawings of the front, rear, sides of the home. Information pertaining to the exterior finish materials, roof pitches and exterior height dimensions.Typical Wall Section This section will address insulation, roof components, and interior and exterior wall finishes. Your plans will be designed with either 2x4 or 2x6 exterior walls, but most professional contractors can easily adapt the plans to the wall thickness you require.
Fireplace Details If the home you have chosen includes a fireplace, the fireplace detail will show typical methods to construct the firebox, hearth and flue chase for masonry units, or a wood frame chase for a zero-clearance unit. Available for most plans.
Foundation Plan These plans will accurately dimension the footprint of your home including load bearing points and beam placement if applicable. The foundation style will vary from plan to plan.
Roof Plan The information necessary to construct the roof will be included with your home plans. Some plans will reference roof trusses, while many others contain schematic framing plans. These framing plans will indicate the lumber sizes necessary for the rafters and ridgeboards based on the designated roof loads.
Typical Cross Section A cut-away cross-section through the entire home shows your building contractor the exact correlation of construction components at all levels of the house. It will help to clarify the load bearing points from the roof all the way down to the basement. Available for most plans.
Detailed Floor Plans The floor plans of your home accurately dimension the positioning of all walls, doors, windows, stairs and permanent fixtures. They will show you the relationship and dimensions of rooms, closets and traffic patterns. The schematic of the electrical layout may be included in the plan.
Stair Details If stairs are an element of the design you have chosen, the plans will show the necessary information to build these, either through a stair cross section, or on the floor plans.
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