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House Plan 20218
sq ft
1787beds
3baths
2.5bays
2width
46'depth
40'
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Quick Specs
1787 Total Living Area390 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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Prices subject to approval prior to fulfillment.Specifications
| Total Living Area: | 1787 sq ft |
| Lower Living Area: | 390 sq ft |
| Main Living Area: | 1397 sq ft |
| Unfinished Basement Area: | 700 sq ft |
| Garage Area: | 462 sq ft |
| Garage Type: | Attached |
| Garage Bays: | 2 |
| Foundation Types: | Basement |
| Exterior Walls: | 2x6 |
| House Width: | 46'0 |
| House Depth: | 40'10 |
| Number of Stories: | 1 |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Full Baths: | 2 |
| Half Baths: | 1 |
| Max Ridge Height: | 25'0 from Front Door Floor Level |
| Primary Roof Pitch: | 7:12 |
| Roof Load: | 45 psf |
| Roof Framing: | Stick |
| Porch: | 27 sq ft |
| FirePlace: | Yes |
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Plan Description
Garlinghouse Traditional Split-Level House Plan 20218 with 1,787 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms and Drive-Under 2-Car Garage
House Plan 20218 from the historic Garlinghouse Collection showcases the timeless appeal of Traditional split-level architecture with a floor plan designed for comfortable family living and efficient use of space. Offering 1,787 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a drive-under 2-car garage, this thoughtfully planned home creates natural separation between gathering areas and private living spaces while making excellent use of a sloping homesite. Like many Garlinghouse classics, it combines practical planning, enduring curb appeal, and flexible living spaces that continue to meet the needs of today's homeowners.The exterior presents classic Traditional styling with balanced rooflines and clean architectural proportions that have remained popular for generations. The drive-under garage is seamlessly integrated into the design, creating sheltered parking while making efficient use of the lower level. This arrangement allows the home to fit beautifully on hillside or sloping lots while maintaining attractive curb appeal from the street.
Step inside to discover a split-level floor plan that naturally separates active living spaces from the private bedroom level. The welcoming main floor provides comfortable gathering areas that encourage family interaction while offering distinct spaces for entertaining guests, relaxing after a busy day, or celebrating special occasions. Large windows bring abundant natural light into the home, creating bright interiors that feel warm and inviting throughout the year.
The kitchen is centrally positioned to serve the surrounding living and dining areas with ease. Designed for efficiency, it provides generous workspace and practical storage while allowing the cook to remain connected with family activities. Whether preparing weeknight dinners or holiday meals, the thoughtful layout keeps everyday living simple and organized.
The adjoining dining area creates an inviting setting for family meals and entertaining, while the nearby living room offers a comfortable space to gather with friends or enjoy quiet evenings at home. The split-level arrangement gives each living area its own identity while maintaining an easy flow between rooms.
The private owner's suite provides a peaceful retreat designed for comfort and convenience. A spacious bedroom, private ensuite bath, and generous closet space create a relaxing environment that supports everyday living while remaining separated from the home's main gathering spaces.
Two additional bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations for children, overnight guests, or flexible use as a home office or hobby room. A conveniently located full bathroom serves the secondary bedrooms, while the additional half bath provides added convenience for family members and visitors alike.
The drive-under 2-car garage offers much more than sheltered parking. It provides valuable storage for tools, lawn equipment, bicycles, seasonal decorations, and recreational gear while allowing additional flexibility beneath the home's main living level. This efficient design maximizes both the homesite and the available square footage.
As a member of the celebrated Garlinghouse Collection, House Plan 20218 reflects more than a century of American residential design excellence established by L. F. Garlinghouse in Topeka, Kansas. Known for creating attractive, builder-friendly homes with practical floor plans and timeless styling, Garlinghouse designs continue to deliver lasting comfort and value for generations of homeowners.
House Plan 20218 offers an outstanding blend of Traditional architecture, split-level efficiency, private living spaces, and flexible functionality. Designed to adapt to changing family needs while maintaining timeless appeal, this classic Garlinghouse home remains an exceptional choice for comfortable everyday liv
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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