1560 Total Living Area 1061 Main Level 499 Upper Level 3 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths, 1 Half Baths 40' W x 34' D
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COOL Plan Description
COOL Country Farmhouse Plan 34603 with 1,560 Sq Ft and Private Hot Tub Deck
From the legendary Garlinghouse Collection comes a stellar Country Farmhouse with Southern charm and a floor plan designed around comfortable family living. House Plan 34603 offers 1,560 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a first-floor owner's suite, vaulted great room, fireplace, and inviting outdoor spaces. It's a choice design for families, vacation properties, or anyone who wants timeless Country character in a manageable footprint.
The exterior blends Country, Southern, and Farmhouse influences with a welcoming covered front porch that gives the home unmistakable curb appeal. There's plenty of room for a classic porch swing, rocking chairs, and morning coffee while enjoying the fresh air. It's the kind of porch that makes slowing down feel like part of the floor plan.
Step inside and the great room delivers some serious architectural character. A soaring vaulted ceiling gives the gathering space impressive volume without requiring unnecessary square footage. A central fireplace anchors the room with warmth and atmosphere, creating a natural destination for family movie nights, holiday gatherings, or simply kicking back at the end of the day.
Large windows bring natural light into the living area, while the open relationship between the great room, kitchen, and dining space keeps everyday life connected. The efficient L-shaped kitchen provides generous cabinetry and useful workspace without consuming more room than necessary.
A center island adds preparation space and casual seating while naturally becoming a gathering place for family and friends. The double sink and practical work arrangement make everyday cooking efficient, and the adjoining dining room keeps meals close to the kitchen while maintaining an inviting setting for holidays and entertaining.
The first-floor owner's suite is one of the coolest parts of the design. A vaulted ceiling gives the bedroom additional volume, while a large walk-in closet provides serious storage. Its main-level location also creates welcome separation from the secondary bedrooms upstairs and makes the home more convenient for long-term living.
But here's where this owner's retreat gets really interesting: it opens to a private outdoor deck with space for a hot tub. Imagine slipping outside on a cool evening, settling into the warm water, and enjoying a little peace and quiet. It's a far out feature that transforms the primary suite from simply a bedroom into a genuine retreat.
Upstairs, two additional bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations for children or overnight guests. A centrally located full bathroom serves the upper level, while the separation from the owner's suite gives everyone greater privacy. A secondary bedroom can also become a home office or other flexible space as household needs change.
House Plan 34603 does not include a garage. Explore our Garage Plans and save 10% when purchasing a house plan and garage plan together.
House Plan 34603 comes from more than a century of Garlinghouse American residential design. Founded by L.F. Garlinghouse in Topeka, Kansas, the company pioneered professionally designed homes created around the needs of real families. With its Southern porch, vaulted gathering spaces, private main-floor owner's suite, and hot tub deck, this enduring Country Farmhouse shows exactly why intelligent layouts and timeless American architecture continue to stand the test of time.
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.
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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.
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