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Mascord House Plan 21124B: The Fernwood
The Fernwood

Plan 21124B

Plan 21124B - The Fernwood - An Adorable Cottage for You and Your Family

Main Floor Plan

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Upper Floor Plan

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A Walk Through The Fernwood

If only everyone could live in a home with as much style as the Fernwood! When you see the many gables and the traditional front porch, you’ll be thinking about picket fences, country gardens and all the other little things that make a home feel warm and inviting from the outside. This is a country home that you could build in the suburbs, but why miss out on the peaceful lifestyle that a rural neighborhood affords you?

Between the rolling hills and the sight of crops bending in the breeze, you’ll enjoy spending time on the Fernwood’s patio. With a partial roof, this space gives you both sun and shade — and a great place to come in out of the rain should the weather take a turn for the worst. You’ll love this space so much, in fact, that you’ll want to invite your friends over and share it with them. Go ahead and host an impromptu summer barbecue. With an entrance through the dining area, you’ll have quick access to the kitchen as you work on preparing everyone’s favorite hot-weather foods.

The Fernwood offers a lot more than summertime fun. As the weather turns chilly, light a fire in the great room’s fireplace so that you can enjoy its warmth as you sip on a mug of hot cider or chocolate. In just a few more weeks, it’ll be Christmastime, which means that you’ll likely be spending these quiet afternoons daydreaming about how nice the tree and the decorations will look in this space.

On the upper floor, you’ll find even more amenities to love. First, you’ll notice that there is a bathroom separating the children’s bedrooms. You won’t have to share sink space with them, and with two sinks, they won’t have to share with each other, either! At the end of the hall, you’ll also find a small space for the washer and dryer. With all the laundry on the same floor, you’ll find it easy to get the weekly chores done — and once they are done, you can pull the sliding doors closed to hide the laundry area from sight.

For you and your partner, there is a large and luxurious master suite. Enjoy the peace and privacy of your own master bathroom and stay organized with the walk-in closet. Morning or night, you’ll find that this suite makes your life so much easier and more relaxing!

Home Details

Heated Space

  • Upper Floor

    858 SqFt
  • Main Floor

    734 SqFt
  • Total Area

    1592 SqFt

Beds and Baths

  • Bedrooms

    3
  • Full Baths

    2
  • Half Baths

    1
  • Floors

    2

Exterior Dimensions

Garage

  • Garage Bays

    2 Car Garage
  • Garage Area

    379 SqFt
  • Garage Location

    Front
  • Garage Orientation

    Straight-On

Structure

  • Roof Framing

    Truss
  • Roof Material

    Shake/Comp Roof
  • Snowload

    25 lb/sf
  • Wall Framing

    2 x 6
  • Main Roof Pitch

    9/12

Cottage

This home is typical of the cottage style. In modern usage, a cottage is usually a modest, often cozy dwelling, typically in a rural or semi-rural location. However there are cottage-style dwellings in cities, and in places such as Canada the term exists with no connotations of size at all (cf. vicarage or hermitage). In the United Kingdom the term cottage also tends to denote rural dwellings of traditional build, although it can also be applied to dwellings of modern construction which are designed to resemble traditional ones ("mock cottages").

Craftsman

The Mascord collection of craftsman house plans highlight features that were first introduced with the Arts and Crafts movement, which thrived from 1876-1915, and continues to be celebrated today. These homes have great curb appeal, lots of detail and the amenities you need for modern living. Check out the collection for more great home 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.

This plan is based upon another design - 21124
  • Removed 73 SqFt from finished area
  • Overall Width decreased 1ft.
  • Overall Depth decreased 1ft.
Check out the details for Plan 21124 here.

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