The storybook cottage house plans featured here appear to have come from a lavishly illustrated children'sstorybook. However, though the line is often blurred between what is imaginary and what it real, each of thecottage plans included here is, indeed, VERY REAL!
Hobbit House in Harbor Springs, Michigan
by Hendricks Architecture
The picturesque mountain cottage or cabin design that follows features a romantic stone and shingle exteriorwith steeply pitched, i.e., pointed gables, and a large stone chimney. A stock plan from Hendricks Architecturein Sandpoint, Idaho, it encompasses only 835 square feet. However, its airy floor plan and soaring ceilings withopen beams and architectural trusses make it seem larger.
Two optional loft areas can be built to gain anadditional 137-159 square feet. Its charming design is derived from several style variations and, according tothe architect, "looks more likestorybook cottage meets hobbit house meets Swiss chalet."
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The lovely Country French farm house design pictured below comes from New South Classics in Greenville, SouthCarolina. Called La Ferme, its picturesque, asymmetrical facade with varying roof lines and exposedrafter tails is beautifully detailed.
Primarily clad with limestone and stucco, the exterior also featureshalf-timbering with brick infill in a handsome herringbone pattern. Adding charm to the windows with wooden shuttersare window boxes filled with flowers. And capping off the strikingchimney design is a pair of terracotta chimneypots.
La Ferme
Inside, the 2,504 square foot floor plan is no less impressive. It features an open plan with high beamedceilings and fireplaces in both the study and the family room.
Away from the public spaces, three bedrooms, twofull baths and a laundry room occupy the other end of the cottage off a central hall.
Main Level
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The charming set of EnglishTudor Revival storybook cottage house plans that follow was designed by Mitchell Ginn for Southern Living House Plans. Similarin design to the period revival styles popular in North America during the 1920s and 1930s, this design featuresa picturesque arrangement of contrasting building materials on the exterior, including stone, brick, stucco, andwood half-timbering.
Lovely multi-pane mullioned windows pierce the facade. An elegantporte-cochere graces the side.
Honeymoon Cottage (colored rendering)
Honeymoon Cottage
Called Honeymoon Cottage, its charming old world exterior masks an interior floor plan designed forcontemporary living. Open and airy, the two level, 1,999 square foot interior naturally flows from one area to another.
Just inside the front entry is a spacious living room with a fireplaceand coffered ceiling. Opening into the living room is an eating areaoff the kitchen. At the rear is a porch with another fireplace and abeamed and vaulted ceiling.
The expansive master bedroom suite -- also on the main level -- features a spaciousmaster bathroom with dual sinks, a shower, and a Whirlpool bath. For the sake of convenience, the large walk-incloset can also be accessed from the adjacent laundry room.
Main Level
Upstairs, there is space for three additional bedrooms and one and three-quarter baths. A cozy loft area atthe top of the stairs features a wall of windows that floods the upper level with natural light.
Upper Level
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The cozy Wherwell Cottage pictured below is another fine creation from New South Classics. Diamondpane windows and brick and stone chimneys with clay chimney pots lend authenticity to this English-inspiredstorybook cottage house plan.
Wherwell Cottage
The 2,656 square foot interior boasts an amazing total of five fireplaces! A spacious great room and diningroom with high vaulted ceilings flow together to create a massive open interior space. Also boasting a soaringvaulted ceiling is the master bedroom suite.
Walls of windows along the rear facade, interrupted only by setsof French doors leading to a large stone terrace, flood the interior with natural light and afford expansiveviews of the beautiful terrace and beyond.
Main Level
And finally, the enchanting "cottage castle" that follows evokes images of knights in shining armor. Astepped design with a romantic circular tower, Lostroh Castle ascends three stories -- beginning with apartially below grade lower level that includes a guest room/den, full bath, laundry room, and a one car garage. It also features a roof top deck from which to enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding countryside!
Lostroh Castle
Lower Level
At 1,600 square feet in size, it gives the illusion of a much larger structure. From the moment you enter thefront door, you step into a dramatic great room that opens to a kitchen, bar and dining area at the rear.
Surrounding the great room are rows of tall windows and French doors that lead to a balcony on one side, and apatio or deck on the other side. A cozy fireplace also graces the main level of this storybook cottage houseplan.
Main Level
The tower encloses an elegant circular staircase that leads to the upper level. At the top of the stairs is anintimate loft area overlooking the great room below.
Straight ahead is the spacious master bedroom suite thatopens onto a private outdoor balcony. Inside the suite is another cozy fireplace and a large walk-in closet.
Upper Level
Roof Top Deck
(Lostroh Castle plan available through aboveallhouseplans.com)
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Storybook Cottage House Plans
The article features several storybook cottage house plans. These plans are inspired by the whimsical and charming designs often found in storybooks. The houses described in the article are real architectural designs that draw inspiration from various styles and themes.
Hobbit House in Harbor Springs, Michigan
One of the featured cottage plans is the Hobbit House in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Designed by Hendricks Architecture, this picturesque mountain cottage or cabin design showcases a romantic stone and shingle exterior with steeply pitched, pointed gables and a large stone chimney. The house has an airy floor plan with open beams and architectural trusses that create a sense of spaciousness. There are also optional loft areas that can be built to add extra square footage to the house.
La Ferme by New South Classics
Another cottage design mentioned in the article is La Ferme, a Country French farm house design by New South Classics in Greenville, South Carolina. This house features a picturesque and asymmetrical facade with varying roof lines and exposed rafter tails. The exterior is primarily clad with limestone and stucco, and it also includes half-timbering with brick infill in a herringbone pattern. The windows are adorned with wooden shutters and the chimney design is capped off with terracotta chimney pots. Inside, the house offers an open floor plan with high beamed ceilings, fireplaces in the study and family room, and three bedrooms with two full baths.
English Tudor Revival Storybook Cottage House Plans
The article also mentions a set of English Tudor Revival storybook cottage house plans designed by Mitchell Ginn for Southern Living House Plans. These designs are similar to the period revival styles popular in North America during the 1920s and 1930s. They feature a picturesque arrangement of contrasting building materials on the exterior, including stone, brick, stucco, and wood half-timbering. The houses have lovely multi-pane mullioned windows and an elegant porte-cochere.
Wherwell Cottage by New South Classics
Wherwell Cottage is another storybook cottage house plan created by New South Classics. This English-inspired design showcases diamond-pane windows and brick and stone chimneys with clay chimney pots. The interior of this 2,656 square foot cottage boasts five fireplaces, a spacious great room and dining room with high vaulted ceilings, and walls of windows that flood the interior with natural light. French doors lead to a large stone terrace, offering expansive views of the surroundings.
Lostroh Castle
The article also mentions Lostroh Castle, an enchanting "cottage castle" design. This castle-like structure features a stepped design with a romantic circular tower and ascends three stories. It includes a lower level with a guest room/den, full bath, laundry room, and a one-car garage. The main level features a dramatic great room that opens to a kitchen, bar, and dining area. The tower encloses an elegant circular staircase that leads to the upper level, where you'll find a loft area overlooking the great room, a spacious master bedroom suite, and a roof-top deck with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside .
In summary, the article showcases various storybook cottage house plans, including the Hobbit House in Harbor Springs, Michigan, La Ferme by New South Classics, English Tudor Revival designs by Mitchell Ginn, Wherwell Cottage by New South Classics, and Lostroh Castle. Each design has its own unique features and architectural elements that contribute to their whimsical and charming appeal.
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