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Coastal Farmhouse | Elevated Post/Pier Foundation
3233 Sq Ft | 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 2-Story
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Modify This PlanThe Wren House Plan
Elevated Coastal House Plan with a Main-Floor Primary Suite
3,233 SQ. FT. | 4 BED | 3.5 BATH | 2-STORY | 2-CAR DRIVE-UNDER GARAGE
The Wren has an L-shaped layout, with the living rooms on one leg and the bedrooms on the other, so the two never crowd each other. The dining and living room sit under a vaulted ceiling with the roof trusses left exposed, the kitchen has a long island and a pantry of its own, and a screened porch runs off the living space for the evenings when the bugs are out.
The primary suite is on the main floor, along with an office and the laundry, so a couple can live on one level and keep the upstairs for family and guests. Up there, three bedrooms open off a reading loft at the top of the stairs: two share a Jack and Jill bath, the third has a bath of its own. The whole house stands on posts and piers over a drive-under garage, which lifts the living floors above a flood zone lot.
Vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses: the dining and living room share one vaulted ceiling with the trusses showing. It is the first thing you see from the front door, the room the rest of the house is arranged around, and one of our designer's favorite details in the catalog.
A kitchen island with a pantry behind it: the long island anchors the open main level, and the separate pantry keeps the counters clear. Casual meals happen at the island; the dining room is a few steps away when the table is set.
Screened porch: it extends the living room outdoors, which on the coast means it gets used most of the year.
Main-floor living: the primary suite, an office or den and the laundry all sit on the main level, so everyday life happens on one floor and the stairs are for guests and kids.
Three bedrooms and a loft upstairs: a reading loft at the top of the stairs opens to three bedrooms. Two share a Jack and Jill bath; the third has a private, accessible bath. An elevator is drawn as an option for anyone who wants every level without the stairs.
- Footprint: 55’ 3” Width x 63’ 10” Depth
- Max Ridge Height: 39’ 8”
- Foundation: Post / Pier
- Framing: 2x6 Exterior Walls | Truss Roof Framing
- Ceilings: 8’ 8” Lower Level | 10’ First Floor | 9’ Second Floor
- Garage: Attached Drive-Under, 2,047 sq. ft., 2 Cars, Side Entry
- Roof Details: 9 on 12 Pitch | Truss Framing
The Wren is drawn around natural materials and the details you notice up close: exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling, a porch with a screen instead of a wall. Finishes, materials and the exterior can all be changed to suit you.
Every blueprint is crafted by Angela, a professional spatial designer with a degree in Construction Graphics Technology from Purdue University 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 designed for flood and hurricane zones.
Purchase of PDF Set includes
- Cover sheet with general notes
- Foundation plan
- Floor plans with dimensions
- Exterior elevations
- Cross section
- Door & window schedules
- Roof plan
- Electrical plans
- Cabinetry elevations (most plans; please inquire to confirm)
What's not included
- Architectural or engineering stamp: handled locally if required
- Site plan: handled locally when required
- Mechanical drawings (location of heating and air equipment and duct work): your subcontractors handle this
- Plumbing drawings (actual pipe sizes and locations): your subcontractors handle this
- Energy calculations: handled locally when required
Purchase of Chief Architect plan
- Plan and layout files (.plan and .layout) formatted for Chief Architect X17 or Home Designer Pro 2023 or newer
- All materials and textures related to the plan for 3D viewing
- PDF plan set included with purchase
Readable Reverse add-on
- A right-reading mirror image of the plan, flipped from right to left, with all dimensions and text still readable
What foundation does The Wren come with?
The Wren is drawn on a pier / piling foundation. It is an elevated plan, with the living space raised above open space or parking, drawn for flood zone and coastal lots. A local engineer sizes the foundation for your soil and wind zone.
How tall is The Wren and how much ground does it cover?
The maximum ridge height is 39' 8". The footprint is 55' 3" x 63' 10", which is the number to check against your setbacks; porches and the garage count toward it even though they are not in the heated area. Heated living area is 3,233 square feet on 2 stories.
What comes in the plan set for The Wren, and what do I still need locally?
A licensed construction set: cover sheet with general notes, foundation plan, dimensioned floor plans for every level, all four exterior elevations, a cross section, roof plan, electrical plans, and door and window schedules, sold as PDF, PDF plus CAD, or Chief Architect files. Every set is licensed for one build at your build address. An engineer's review and stamp where required, a site plan, engineered floor and roof framing, mechanical and plumbing drawings and energy compliance are produced locally, as they are for any stock plan.