Our A20 Cottage Farmhouse Plan is the perfect balance of rustic charm and modern comfort. At 24' x 36' with approximately 1,500 sq ft of living area, this cozy design works beautifully as a weekend retreat, family getaway, or full-time residence. The farmhouse styling shines through with warm timbers, stone accents, and inviting outdoor spaces. Inside, you’ll find an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area that makes entertaining easy, while the bedrooms and loft space offer just the right mix of comfort and privacy. Add in a deck and backyard firepit, and this plan is ideal for anyone who values simple living with timeless design. This plan set includes everything you need to get started: architectural layouts, elevations, timber/fastener/connector lists, all wall and beam layouts, rafter layouts, fastening details, and complete single beam drawings. Let us help you bring this charming cottage farmhouse to life.

Building Specifications:

Size: 24' x 36'

Total Square Footage: ~1,500 sq ft

Frame Specifications:

Timbers are 1/2" under full dimension

Joinery: Mortise and Tenon

Posts: 8x8 and 8x10 mix

Plate Beams / Bottom Plates: 8x8 and 8x12

Girders: 8x12 Joists: 6x10 and 8x10

Common Rafters: 6x8, 6x10, 6x12, 8x10

Hip Rafters: 6x12

Ridge Boards / Ridge Plates: 6x8, 6x14, 8x12

Purlins: 6x12 and 8x10

Knee Braces: 4x8, 6x10, 8x10

Roof Pitch: Main: 10 Pitch; Dormers & Porch: 4 Pitch

Wall Height: 1st Floor: 9' ; 2nd Floor: 14'