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Mascord House Plan 1165: The Squirrel
The Squirrel

Plan 1165

Plan 1165 - The Squirrel - Micro House Plans with So Many Possibilities

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A Walk Through The Squirrel

At 600 square feet, the Squirrel is perfectly sized for a variety of purposes. The Contemporary design gives this home stylish appeal on the outside and on the inside, you’ll find everything you need to live well. The combined kitchen and living area gives you plenty of space for cooking, watching TV on quiet evenings or hosting a few friends. Then there’s the bedroom, which gives you corner windows so that you can look on rolling waves and sandy beaches as you fall asleep.

The big question is this: What will you do with the Squirrel? Here are some of our favorite ideas!

Build the Squirrel as a detached home office or studio. Use the bedroom as a space to take a break, the kitchen to prepare a quick lunch and the living area as office or studio space. Everyone that works from home needs a quiet, peaceful place to be productive, and the Squirrel fits the bill perfectly!

When it comes to hunting, camping and vacationing, rustic cabins are nice, but well… They’re rustic! Why give up on modern amenities just to enjoy the peace and beauty of the wilderness? Build the Squirrel, and when you need to come in from a long day of hunting, fishing or hiking, you can enjoy a hot shower or a delicious meal prepared in a fully featured kitchen. Enjoy the view from the warmth and comfort of the living room, and when bedtime rolls around, you can drift off to sleep as you watch the stars rise through the bedroom windows.

Let’s say that you own a large plot of land, but you’re not quite sure what you want to do with it. Why not build these house plans as rental cabins or a guest home? So many people need an escape from busy metropolitan lifestyles, which means natural retreats are in high demand. With its simplistic design, the Squirrel is beautifully suited to a variety of landscapes and it will allow your guests to relax and enjoy the wilderness in comfort and style.

Of course, you can’t forget that you can always use the Squirrel for its intended purpose as a primary home. Would you prefer a quiet lifestyle focused on efficiency? Perhaps you’re an empty nester that desperately wants to downsize out of that big family home in the suburbs. Maybe you’re looking for the perfect, cost-effective starter home. No matter what, the Squirrel offers you luxurious living on a small scale.

Home Details

Heated Space

  • Main Floor

    600 SqFt
  • Total Area

    600 SqFt

Beds and Baths

  • Bedrooms

    1
  • Full Baths

    1
  • Floors

    1

Exterior Dimensions

Garage

  • Garage Bays

    No Garage
  • Garage Location

    None
  • Garage Orientation

    None

Structure

  • Roof Framing

    Truss
  • Roof Material

    Shake/Comp Roof
    Metal/Standing Seam Roof
  • Snowload

    25 lb/sf
  • Wall Framing

    2 x 6
  • Main Roof Pitch

    4/12

Contemporary

Our Contemporary House Plans collection presents modern homes designed around light and space: open, airy and with an abundance of windows in various modern styles, these homes are generously appointed to bring ample light indoors. Unique rooflines and asymmetrical designs create rooms that feel as grand as they are innovative. With a focus on maximizing square footage and minimizing costs, these pioneering modern homes are as reasonable to build as they are pleasant to live in, which we're sure you'll love.

Ranch

Our Ranch style house plan collection comprises single level homes with elongated elevations that suit placement on acreage or suburban lots, and the easy living open floorplans are ideal for families with both young and aging family members. The homes you'll see in this collection typically have a rectangular or L-shaped footprint, and low-pitched roof. They are ideal for placement of photovoltaics!  Take a look and tell us what you think.

Vacation

This plan has been chosen as part of our vacation home collection. Vacation homes generally have central, open living spaces and offer a great connection to the outdoors, perhaps including an outdoor kitchen or BBQ area. Some homes will have just a few bedrooms, creating a cozy private get-away for your family. Other homes will feature many bedrooms, designed fords family get-togethers at the coast or in the mountains - a place you can invite friends and family to join you in outdoor fun.

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Builders known to be experienced constructing this home include:

Park Place Homes Portland, OR 5036202047
LHL Homes Tigard, OR 5036247714
(find more builders in our Builder Directory)

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