The Arden is a Vacation Cottage Home Plan

The cottage-style Arden plan is designed as a vacation home, but it could be lived in as a year round residence. The kitchen, utility room, great room and nook are every bit as spacious and well appointed as those found in many primary residences. This plan also has three bathrooms - at least one more than a typical home this size.

Wooden posts support a front porch that spans most of the front exterior. A rustic wooden handrail bounds most of the porch and wraps around to enclose the long side deck too. An old-fashioned porch swing would be right at home here on the front porch.

The side deck is accessible from both the great room and one of the bedrooms. Families with small children, grandchildren or dogs could create a secure outdoor play area by simply gating this deck left of the entry.

A lofty vaulted ceiling slopes up from both sides of the great room to an apex over the entry. Windows on three sides, including four on the second level, make this a bright space. A freestanding wood stove provides warmth on chilly days.

One of the secondary bedrooms has a walk-in closet and a private bathroom with shower. The other bedroom has direct access to the main bathroom.

Side shed dormers expand the available headroom in the second floor loft, creating a space large enough for a bed and windowed sitting area. Three more windows brighten the bathroom, which features a large soaking tub/shower combination.