1787 Total Living Area 390 Lower Level 1397 Main Level 3 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths, 1 Half Baths 2 Car Garage 46'0 W x 40'10 D
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COOL Plan Description
Retro Split-Level Home Plan 20218 with Private Bedroom Level, Drive-Under Garage and Hillside Design
House Plan 20218 is a stellar Retro split-level from the legendary Garlinghouse Collection that makes the most of every square foot while delivering the timeless character homeowners still love today. Offering 1,787 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a drive-under 2-car garage, this Traditional design is ideal for sloping lots and families who appreciate natural separation between busy living spaces and quiet private retreats. Smart planning, efficient use of space, and lasting architectural appeal make this a choice home for modern living.
The exterior features classic Traditional styling with balanced rooflines and clean architectural lines that have defined American split-level homes for decades. The drive-under garage fits naturally into the design while making excellent use of hillside homesites and preserving the home's attractive street presence.
Inside, the split-level floor plan creates a comfortable balance between gathering spaces and private living areas. The main level provides welcoming rooms where family and friends naturally come together, while the upper bedroom level offers quiet spaces for rest and relaxation. This arrangement gives the home an efficient flow that continues to appeal to homeowners generation after generation.
The centrally located kitchen is designed to keep daily life running smoothly. Efficient workspace and convenient storage make meal preparation easy, while its connection to the surrounding living and dining areas allows conversations to continue throughout the home. Whether serving everyday meals or entertaining guests, the layout supports a relaxed and connected lifestyle.
Nearby living and dining spaces provide comfortable settings for everything from quiet family dinners to holiday celebrations. Large windows bring natural light into the home, making each room feel bright, welcoming, and open while creating a warm atmosphere throughout the day.
The private owner's suite offers a relaxing escape with its own full bathroom and generous closet space. Located away from the primary gathering areas, it provides homeowners with welcome privacy while remaining conveniently connected to the rest of the home.
Two additional bedrooms share a nearby full bath and offer flexibility for children, overnight guests, hobbies, or a home office. The additional half bath adds convenience for visitors while helping busy households move smoothly through the day.
The drive-under 2-car garage adds tremendous everyday value by providing sheltered parking, workshop possibilities, and generous storage for outdoor equipment, tools, and seasonal belongings. Its lower-level location also makes the home especially well suited for sloping lots where the terrain can be used to maximum advantage.
Built from the enduring legacy of the Garlinghouse Collection, House Plan 20218 reflects the practical innovation and timeless design that have made Garlinghouse homes favorites for generations. With efficient split-level living, hillside flexibility, comfortable gathering spaces, and classic architecture, this righteous home continues to offer the comfort and value families appreciate for years to come.
Exterior Elevations Scaled drawings of the front, rear, sides of the home. Information pertaining to the exterior finish materials, roof pitches and exterior height dimensions.
Typical Wall Section This section will address insulation, roof components, and interior and exterior wall finishes. Your plans will be designed with either 2x4 or 2x6 exterior walls, but most professional contractors can easily adapt the plans to the wall thickness you require.
Fireplace Details If the home you have chosen includes a fireplace, the fireplace detail will show typical methods to construct the firebox, hearth and flue chase for masonry units, or a wood frame chase for a zero-clearance unit. Available for most plans.
Foundation Plan These plans will accurately dimension the footprint of your home including load bearing points and beam placement if applicable. The foundation style will vary from plan to plan.
Roof Plan The information necessary to construct the roof will be included with your home plans. Some plans will reference roof trusses, while many others contain schematic framing plans. These framing plans will indicate the lumber sizes necessary for the rafters and ridgeboards based on the designated roof loads.
Typical Cross Section A cut-away cross-section through the entire home shows your building contractor the exact correlation of construction components at all levels of the house. It will help to clarify the load bearing points from the roof all the way down to the basement. Available for most plans.
Detailed Floor Plans The floor plans of your home accurately dimension the positioning of all walls, doors, windows, stairs and permanent fixtures. They will show you the relationship and dimensions of rooms, closets and traffic patterns. The schematic of the electrical layout may be included in the plan.
Stair Details If stairs are an element of the design you have chosen, the plans will show the necessary information to build these, either through a stair cross section, or on the floor plans.
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