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House Plan 10482
sq ft
1425beds
3baths
2bays
2width
70'depth
36'
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Quick Specs
1425 Total Living Area970 Main Level
455 Upper Level
3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths
2 Car Garage
69'8 W x 35'8 D
Quick Pricing
PDF File: $900.001 Set: $700.00
5 Sets: $800.00
5 Sets plus PDF File: $1,000.00
CAD File: $1,600.00
Plan Pricing from $900.00
Plan Pricing
Plans are not to be sold in New Jersey or Maryland.
Available Foundation Types:
Available Exterior Wall Types:
Prices subject to approval prior to fulfillment.Specifications
| Total Living Area: | 1425 sq ft |
| Main Living Area: | 970 sq ft |
| Upper Living Area: | 455 sq ft |
| Garage Area: | 503 sq ft |
| Garage Type: | Attached |
| Garage Bays: | 2 |
| Foundation Types: | Slab |
| Exterior Walls: | Concrete |
| House Width: | 69'8 |
| House Depth: | 35'8 |
| Number of Stories: | 2 |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Full Baths: | 2 |
| Max Ridge Height: | 25'0 from Front Door Floor Level |
| Primary Roof Pitch: | 9:12 |
| Roof Load: | 45 psf |
| Roof Framing: | Truss |
| 1st Floor Master: | Yes |
| Main Ceiling Height: | 8' |
| Upper Ceiling Height: | 8' |
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Plan Description
Earth Sheltered Contemporary Saltbox House Plan 10482 with 1,425 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms and 2-Car Garage
Earth Sheltered Contemporary Saltbox house plan 10482, from the distinguished Garlinghouse collection, offers an innovative approach to energy-efficient living while blending retro-inspired architecture with timeless practicality. Updated to meet IRC 2009 Building Codes, this distinctive home features 1,425 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and an attached 2-car garage. Its unique earth-sheltered design provides exceptional energy performance, increased thermal efficiency, and natural protection from the elements, making it an outstanding choice for homeowners seeking sustainable living without sacrificing comfort or style.The exterior showcases a striking blend of Contemporary, Saltbox, and Retro architectural influences. The sloping roofline and partially earth-sheltered construction create a distinctive profile that harmonizes beautifully with the surrounding landscape while reducing energy consumption throughout the year. This innovative design helps moderate interior temperatures naturally, contributing to long-term efficiency and lower operating costs while maintaining an attractive, low-profile appearance.
Inside, the thoughtfully planned floor plan maximizes natural light and livability. The spacious main living area creates a comfortable environment for both everyday family life and entertaining, with an open flow that connects the living room, dining area, and kitchen. Large windows positioned to capture available sunlight brighten the interior while maintaining the home's energy-conscious design principles.
The kitchen is designed to serve as the functional heart of the home, offering generous cabinetry, practical counter space, and an efficient layout that makes meal preparation enjoyable. Adjacent dining and living spaces encourage family interaction while providing flexibility for casual meals, holiday gatherings, and entertaining guests.
The private owner's bedroom offers a peaceful retreat with convenient access to a full bathroom, while two additional bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations for children, overnight guests, or a dedicated home office. The efficient layout ensures every square foot serves a purpose, creating a home that feels spacious while maintaining an economical footprint.
The attached 2-car garage provides secure parking along with valuable storage for vehicles, outdoor equipment, tools, and seasonal items. Its convenient connection to the home adds everyday practicality while preserving the home's clean architectural lines.
One of the greatest advantages of house plan 10482 is its earth-sheltered construction, which naturally improves insulation, reduces exposure to harsh weather conditions, minimizes exterior maintenance, and promotes year-round energy efficiency. Combined with its updated IRC 2009 code compliance, this design offers homeowners the confidence of modern engineering paired with innovative architectural thinking.
Whether you're building on a wooded property, a sloping homesite, or simply searching for a home that stands apart from traditional construction, house plan 10482 delivers exceptional efficiency, timeless design, and lasting comfort. Its blend of Contemporary styling, Saltbox character, retro influences, and earth-sheltered performance makes it a truly distinctive addition to the Garlinghouse collection.
Better Living by Good Design.
What's Included?
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.
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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