640 Sq. Ft. - Cliffwood Garage/ADU Plan

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The Cliffwood

1-Bedroom Garage Apartment ADU Plan

640 SQ. FT. | 1 BED | 1 BATH | 2-CAR GARAGE

The Cliffwood is a smartly engineered 640 sq. ft. garage apartment plan that delivers a completely self-sufficient, premium living space situated above a spacious 2-car garage. Whether your goal is generating passive rental income, building a multi-generational family suite, or creating a private guest cottage, this versatile Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) packs full-scale luxury into an incredibly efficient footprint.

Designed entirely on a single upper level, the apartment layout features an airy, open-concept living space, a full chef-capable kitchen, an in-unit laundry setup, and a massive walk-in closet with zero wasted space.

Key Design Features

Self-Sufficient ADU Living: Features a full kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, and dedicated laundry—everything needed for upscale independent living.

Generous Walk-In Closet: An oversized walk-in closet maximizes clothing and linen storage without imposing on the bedroom’s footprint.

Open-Concept Great Room: The living and kitchen areas flow together seamlessly, maximizing natural light and visual volume.

Full Ground-Level 2-Car Garage: Provides secure parking, workshop space, or substantial additional storage for the main property.

Single-Level Apartment Flow: The entire living area is intelligently mapped across one unified upper floor for effortless interior movement.

Plan Specifications

• Living Area: 640 sq. ft. (Located entirely on the upper level)
• Footprint: Standard 2-car garage dimensions (Highly adaptable for most backyards)
• Stories: 2 Levels (Ground-floor garage, second-floor residence)
• Foundation: Cost-efficient Slab on Grade
• Framing: 2x6 Exterior Walls | Truss Roof Framing
• Garage Entry: Front-Entry 2-Car Layout
• Included Amenities: In-unit washer/dryer hookups, full kitchen layout, dedicated storage closets

The Design Philosophy

Every blueprint in our collection is crafted with a strict focus on structural flow and spatial efficiency. The Cliffwood brilliantly maximizes a tight secondary footprint—delivering a highly functional, immensely comfortable living experience that optimizes backyard utility and adds immediate, lasting appraisal value to any property.

Meet the Designer

Every blueprint is crafted by Angela, a professional spatial designer with a degree in Construction Graphics Technology from Purdue and studies in interior architecture.

With 16+ years of custom home design—including a decade in custom construction in Charleston, SC—Angela specializes in resilient coastal style homes engineered for flood and hurricane zones.