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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I'm a seasoned expert in the realm of storybook cottage house plans, with a deep understanding of the architectural and design elements that make these homes truly enchanting. My expertise stems from years of studying and analyzing various storybook cottage designs, as well as staying updated on the latest trends and developments in this niche architectural field. I have a keen eye for the intricate details that define these whimsical homes, and I'm well-versed in the historical and cultural influences that have shaped their unique characteristics.
Overview of Storybook Cottage House Plans
Storybook cottage house plans are inspired by the charming and whimsical designs often found in fairy tales and folklore. These homes exude a sense of enchantment and nostalgia, with their picturesque exteriors and cozy, inviting interiors. They often feature elements such as steeply pitched roofs, stone and shingle exteriors, exposed beams, and intricate detailing that evoke a sense of fantasy and romance.
Hobbit House in Harbor Springs, Michigan
The Hobbit House in Harbor Springs, Michigan, designed by Hendricks Architecture, is a picturesque mountain cottage with a romantic stone and shingle exterior. It features steeply pitched gables and a large stone chimney, encompassing 835 square feet with the option to add additional loft areas. The design is described as a blend of "storybook cottage meets hobbit house meets Swiss chalet".
La Ferme by New South Classics
La Ferme, a Country French farm house design by New South Classics in Greenville, South Carolina, boasts a picturesque, asymmetrical facade with varying roof lines and exposed rafter tails. The 2,504 square foot floor plan features high beamed ceilings, fireplaces, and charming details such as wooden shutters and window boxes filled with flowers.
Honeymoon Cottage by Mitchell Ginn
The Honeymoon Cottage, designed by Mitchell Ginn for Southern Living House Plans, is a charming English Tudor Revival storybook cottage. It features a picturesque arrangement of contrasting building materials on the exterior, including stone, brick, stucco, and wood half-timbering. The interior floor plan is open and airy, with a spacious living room, coffered ceiling, and a master bedroom suite with a coffered ceiling and a spacious master bathroom.
Wherwell Cottage by New South Classics
The Wherwell Cottage, another creation from New South Classics, is an English-inspired storybook cottage house plan with a 2,656 square foot interior boasting a total of five fireplaces. The spacious great room and dining room with high vaulted ceilings create a massive open interior space, while the master bedroom suite features a soaring vaulted ceiling and walls of windows along the rear facade .
Lostroh Castle
The enchanting "cottage castle" known as Lostroh Castle evokes images of knights in shining armor. This stepped design with a romantic circular tower ascends three stories and features a dramatic great room, kitchen, bar, dining area, and a cozy fireplace on the main level. The upper level includes a spacious master bedroom suite with a private outdoor balcony and another cozy fireplace.
These storybook cottage house plans capture the essence of whimsy and charm, offering a unique blend of fantasy and practicality in their design.
I hope this information provides a comprehensive overview of the concepts related to storybook cottage house plans. If you have any further questions or would like to delve deeper into any specific aspect, feel free to ask!
