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Mascord House Plan 1173: The Mirkwood
The Mirkwood

Plan 1173

Mascord House Plan 1173: The Mirkwood

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Plan 1173 - The Mirkwood - A Tiny Home with Huge Appeal

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A Walk Through The Mirkwood

Following the huge success of Plan 5033 - the Bucklebury, a 300-square-foot day-use cottage, the Mirkwood adds a dedicated bedroom for those who need a little extra space. In line with trends toward ultra-compact small homes, this delightful storybook-style abode exudes curb appeal while maintaining all the desirable features of an efficient tiny house.

Stone and stucco make a lovely combination on the exterior of the home, reminiscent of a timeless European cottage. The welcoming porch leads into the vaulted living room, where a corner fireplace creates an even cozier atmosphere. A handy kitchenette features upper cabinets for ample storage. You could place a dining table by the side windows, allowing outdoor views during meals, or you could use that space for reading and be truly flexible! You'll appreciate the convenient storage pantry that cleverly co-exists with the coat closet.

The adequately sized vaulted bedroom is a peaceful haven after a busy day. An oversized shower anchors the private bath. You may be surprised to find the stacked washer/dryer nicely located near a linen closet.

Additional sleeping space may be created by placing a fold-out sofa in the living room. This is a great way to show hospitality to extra visitors, and share your love for tiny house living!

Home Details

Heated Space

  • Main Floor

    544 SqFt
  • Total Area

    544 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
  • Snowload

    25 lb/sf
  • Wall Framing

    2 x 6
  • Main Roof Pitch

    13/12

European

Some of the features of this home are 'European'. European homes come in many guises, since the term reflects homes styled after those in many countries; English Tudor, French Country, and Dutch Gable, to name a few. Beyond the country of origin, there's also the period of history from which the style emerged; Georgian, Victorian, Greek Revival; the list is almost endless. The homes shown in the collection below feature elements inspired by those found in countries across the Atlantic.

Storybook

Live a fairytale life in a storybook home! Most storybook homes are based upon a fanciful interpretation of medieval European homes, or traditional English cottage style, with some fantastic exaggerations. Storybook homes are often constructed to appear as though built up gradually over time, one addition per hundred years or so, or built primarily out of stone with battlements and turrets to resemble a castle. Have fun with your dream home and check out these great designs!

Traditional

Traditional homes freely borrow from a number of historic styles and combine them to relay a new expression. Many historic styles are also 'traditional' in nature, and are incorporated into the Mascord Collection. Colonial, Tudor, Craftsman, Cape Cod - in this collection of home plans you'll discover floor plans that reflect modern lifestyles with spacious rooms, flexible spaces and modern conveniences, but mixed with distinct architectural flair, curb appeal and modern aesthetic. Expect elements such as free-flowing kitchens, breakfast nooks, and family room combinations.

Tudor

We sure you'll agree this is a great tudor style home. We have a number of other tudor style home plans available in our collection that you might want to take a look at, and many of our plans can be adapted easily to include tudor or storybook style elements to the exterior. Our tudor homes typically have steep pitched gable roofs, with half-timber decorations on the exterior. patterned brick-work or stone, stucco and multi-paned windows in groups are also common.  Check them out!

This plan is based upon another design - 5033
  • Added 244 SqFt to finished area
  • Overall Width increased 5ft.
  • Overall Depth increased 9ft.
  • Added a bedroom.
Check out the details for Plan 5033 here.

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Plan 5033 The Bucklebury
Photography of house plan 5033 Printable Page of House Plan 5033
  • 300 sq.ft.
  • Bedrooms:

    0
  • Baths:

    1
  • Stories:

    1
  • Width:

    17'-6"
  • Depth:

    23'-0"
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Plan 1173A The Goldberry
Printable Page of House Plan 1173A
  • 782 sq.ft.
  • Bedrooms:

    2
  • Baths:

    1
  • Stories:

    1
  • Width:

    24'-0"
  • Depth:

    44'-0"
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Plan 21150 The Waynesville
Printable Page of House Plan 21150
  • 628 sq.ft.
  • Bedrooms:

    1
  • Baths:

    1
  • Stories:

    2
  • Width:

    15'-0"
  • Depth:

    24'-0"
Plan B1173 Bsmt Mirkwood
  • 547 sq.ft.
  • Bedrooms:

    1
  • Baths:

    1
  • Stories:

    1
  • Width:

    24'-0"
  • Depth:

    32'-0"

Plan 1173 with an
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Plan 1180A The Misty Meadows
Printable Page of House Plan 1180A
  • 1285 sq.ft.
  • Bedrooms:

    2
  • Baths:

    2
  • Stories:

    1
  • Width:

    39'-0"
  • Depth:

    50'-0"
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Plan 1180 The Winterfell
Printable Page of House Plan 1180
  • 1297 sq.ft.
  • Bedrooms:

    2
  • Baths:

    2
  • Stories:

    1
  • Width:

    38'-0"
  • Depth:

    44'-0"
Plan B1180 Bsmt Winterfell
  • 1441 sq.ft.
  • Bedrooms:

    2
  • Baths:

    2
  • Stories:

    1
  • Width:

    38'-0"
  • Depth:

    48'-0"

Plan 1180 with an
In-Ground Basement

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Plan 1173B The Brandybush
Photography of house plan 1173B Printable Page of House Plan 1173B
  • 1580 sq.ft.
  • Bedrooms:

    2
  • Baths:

    2
  • Half Baths:

    1
  • Stories:

    1
  • Width:

    62'-0"
  • Depth:

    38'-0"

You can find this plan in these related styles and collections

Builders known to be experienced constructing this home include:

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Curtis Homes LLC Hood River, OR 5414360736
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