1800-2250 sq ft
Merlot
2,160 sq ft heated · 2,914 total under roof
3 bedrooms · 2 baths · 1 story
Ready to Purchase
- Drawn in this office, not licensed from a catalog
- We email to confirm your order, then plans go out within one to two business days
- Any part of this plan can be modified
Questions, or changes you would like made? Call the office and we will walk you through it. 225-216-2016
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Is This The Right Plan For You?
Most regret comes from buying a plan that does not suit how you actually live. Read this before you decide.
A good fit if you
- Want single-storey living, with no stairs to design around
- Need 3 bedrooms and 2 baths
- Have a lot that takes a 60' x 80' footprint, before setbacks and drainage
- Want a dedicated ready to purchase
Probably not if you
- Want sleeping space separated onto its own floor
- Are working with ground that will not take a 60' x 80' footprint
- Do not need the ready to purchase. Those are part of what you are paying to build
Not sure which side you fall on? Send us your lot dimensions and how you plan to use the house, and we will tell you honestly whether this plan suits.
Room by room
The Floor Plan
Room names, ceiling heights and dimensions are marked on the drawing. Switch floors below.
Floor Plan
- Great RoomCeiling Coffered, raised to 10'
- 21'-4" x 18'-4"
- KitchenCeiling 9'
- 14' x 11'
- KeepingCeiling 9'
- 14'-3" x 14'-6"
- DiningCeiling 11'
- 10'-8" x 12'
- FoyerCeiling 11'
- 8'-8" x 6'
- Master BedroomCeiling Raised to 10'
- 13'-4" x 16'
- Master BathCeiling 9'
- 15' x 14'-6"
- Closet
- 5'-4" x 5'-4"
- Closet
- 5'-4" x 5'-6"
- Bedroom 2Ceiling 9'
- 10'-4" x 12'-10"
- Bedroom 3Ceiling 9'
- 10'-6" x 12'-10"
- Utility
- 10'-6" x 11'-8"
- Back PorchCeiling 10'
- 6' x 16'-4"
- PorchCeiling 10'
- 6' x 19'-10"
- StorageCeiling 9'
- 5'-9" x 5'-10"
- GarageCeiling 9'
- 20'-10" x 20'-10"
Read from the plan sheet. The drawings you receive are the authority.
Dimensions shown on the drawing are to framing, before finishes. The set you receive is fully dimensioned at build scale.
About this plan
About The Merlot
Merlot is a well-proportioned plan: 2,160 square feet of heated living space, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, on a footprint of 60' x 80'.
Check this against your lot first. The overall dimensions above are the width and depth of the house itself, before setbacks, driveways or drainage. It is the single most useful number when you are deciding whether a plan works on the ground you own. Send us your lot dimensions and setbacks and we will tell you whether it fits before you buy anything.
Everything sits on one floor. No stairs to design around, no upstairs to heat and cool, and a house that stays comfortable to live in as circumstances change. Single-storey plans need more width to work, so the footprint above matters more here than it would on a two-storey plan.
Total area under roof is 2,914 square feet, of which 754 is porch, garage and other unheated space. That is a measured allowance rather than a lavish one, which keeps the outline compact and the build straightforward.
Every part of this plan can be modified. Reversed layouts, a widened footprint, a relocated garage, an added bedroom or a reworked kitchen are all routine, and we quote modifications flat before any work starts.
- Ready to Purchase
Before you order
What Arrives With Your Order
In the set
Foundation plan, dimensioned floor plans, exterior elevations on all four sides, roof plan, building cross-sections and wall sections, cabinet elevations, a door and window schedule, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing layouts.
We are not responsible for engineering fees required for permitting, such as high-wind engineering, structural engineering, or beam and truss sizing.
Options and add-ons
- Mirror this plan — add $75
- Plot plan — add $150
- CAD files — call the office for pricing
Plans are reviewed and emailed within one to two business days.
Every parish or county writes its own amendments to the building code, and coastal and high-wind areas almost always need an engineer's calculations. Call before you order and we will tell you what we already know about your area.
The numbers
Complete Plan Specifications
Square Footage
Layout
As Drawn On The Sheet
- Overall dimensions: 60' x 80'
- Heated living area: 2,160 sq ft
- Total area under roof: 2,914 sq ft
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Stories: 1
Plan Formats
- Ready to Purchase
Make it yours
Modify This Plan
Reversed sets, a widened footprint, a relocated garage, an added bedroom, a reworked kitchen. All routine. Quoted flat, and nothing changes on the drawings until you approve the price.
Tell us what to change
Call or send the plan name with a short list. A marked-up printout works perfectly.
Get a flat quote
Usually within three business days. No charge until you approve it.
We redraw it
Revisions carried through the whole set, so your builder gets one consistent set of sheets.
Before you order
Questions About This Plan
What happens after I order?
We email you to confirm the order has come through and to collect a few details for the title block: the name to display, the lot and subdivision or address, the city the home will be built in, and where to post the printed sets. Once we have those, your plans go out within one to two business days. You can fill those details in on the cart page before checkout and skip that step.
Can I build this plan as drawn?
In most places, yes. Every parish, county and municipality amends the building code, though, and coastal and high-wind areas almost always require a licensed structural engineer's calculations on top of the plan set. Check with your local building office before you order, and call us. We will tell you what we already know about your area.
Is the plan stamped?
Stock plans are not stamped. If your parish or county requires a seal, a local licensed engineer or architect reviews and stamps the set, and that cost sits outside the plan price.
Will it fit my lot?
The overall width and depth are listed in the specifications above, measured to the house itself before setbacks, driveways or drainage. Send us your lot dimensions and setbacks and we will tell you whether it fits before you buy anything.
Do the plans include electrical, plumbing and HVAC?
Yes. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing layouts are provided for all drawings.
Can rooms be moved, added or removed?
Nearly always. Reversed layouts, a relocated garage, an added bedroom and a reworked kitchen are routine. Moving a master suite to another floor is a substantial redraw rather than a small change. Call with what you have in mind and we will quote it flat before any work starts.
Can I get the CAD files?
Yes, but not through the website. CAD files are priced per plan because they carry different licensing, and they are usually bought alongside modification work. Call us at 225-216-2016 and we will price it with you.
How much will it cost to build?
We do not estimate build costs. That is not a service this office provides. A local builder can price the plan properly for your lot, your finish level and current material and labour rates, which are the three things that move the number most. Take the plan set to two or three builders in your area and you will get a far more reliable figure than any per-square-foot average.