Plan 40356

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  • Square Footage: Total Living 2142 Square Feet
  • Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms
  • Baths Full 2 Full Baths
  • Floors 2 Floors
  • Garage Bays Min 2 Car Garage

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Essex - 40356

Drummond House Plans

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SKU:
122 - 3883 Essex
Plan Number:
40356
Pricing Set Title:
Code E - 1800 to 2199
Designer Plan Title:
3883 Essex
Date Added:
05/16/2019
Date Modified:
01/09/2025
Designer:
jlanglois@drummondhouseplans.com
Plan Name:
Essex
Note Plan Packages: PDF Print Package:
Best Value!
Structure Type:
Single Family
Best Seller (Rank #):
10000
Square Footage: Total Living:
2142
Square Footage: Basement:
1326
Square Footage: Garage:
653
Square Footage: 1st Floor:
1446
Square Footage: 2nd Floor:
696
Square Footage: Porch:
148
Floors:
2
FLOORS_filter:
2
Bedrooms:
4
BEDROOMS_filter:
4
Baths Full:
2
FULL BATHROOMS_filter:
2
Baths Half:
1
HALF BATHROOMS_filter:
1
Ridge Height:
22'8"
Overall Exterior Depth:
43
Overall Exterior Width:
68
Main Floor Ceiling Height:
9'
Second Floor Ceiling Height:
8'
Available Foundations:
Crawl Space
Available Foundations:
Monolithic Slab
Available Foundations:
Floating Slab
Available Foundations:
Basement
Default Foundation:
Basement
Available Walls:
2x6 Wood Frame
Default Wall:
2x6 Wood Frame
Ext Wall Material:
Lap Siding, Stucco
Lot Type:
Rear View
Lot Type:
View Lot
Lot Slope:
Level Lot
Roof Framing:
Truss
Snow Roof Load:
55.00
Primary Style:
Modern
Secondary Styles:
Contemporary
Collections:
House Plans with Photos
Collections:
Unique House Plans
Master Suite Features:
Exterior Access
Master Suite Features:
Main Floor Master Suite
Master Suite Features:
Separate From Other Bedrooms
Master Suite Features:
Shower Only
Master Suite Features:
Walk In Closet
Interior Features:
Casual or Open Style Living Room
Interior Features:
Den, Office, Library, or Study
Interior Features:
Fireplace/Wood Stove
Interior Features:
Great Room
Kitchen Features:
Breakfast Nook/Dining Area
Kitchen Features:
Eating Bar or Peninsula
Kitchen Features:
Walk-In or Wall Pantry
Utility Room Features:
Close to Kitchen or Garage
Utility Room Features:
Main Floor Utility Room
Garage Type:
Attached
Garage Orientation:
Front Entry
Garage Bays Min:
2
Garage Bays Max:
2
GARAGE BAYS_filter:
2
Garage Features:
Storage
Exterior & Porch Features:
Covered Patio
Exterior & Porch Features:
Covered Porch
Exterior & Porch Features:
Deck
Styles:
Modern House Plans
Styles:
Contemporary House Plans
Collections:
2 Story House Plans
Collections:
4 Bedroom House Plans
Collections:
View Lot House Plans
Product Rank:
9895
Plan SKU:
3883 Essex
Max Price:
2655.00
Min Price:
1655.00
Regions:
Canadian House Plans/Quebec Home Plans

Sparkling windows fill the front façade of this modern house plan. Glass combined with stucco and naturally stained lap siding create an eye-catching exterior to the Essex home design.

Stepping through the front door the entry is designed as an airlock to help keep even temperatures throughout the first floor. A set of French doors opens up to a hallway that traverses the floor plan. To the right you’ll find a half bathroom and down a few steps to the laundry room and attached 2 car garage.

To the left of the airlock, the floor plan opens up to the den or home office. This space is mostly open to the hall but is naturally bright from windows along the three front walls. Across from the home office a set of stairs lead up to the second floor. Continuing on the main floor, a pocket door provides access to the master suite. This luxurious retreat has a large walk-in closet, private bathroom complete with dual vanities and separate shower, plus a private terrace.

Back at the entry, heading straight will bring you to the great room. Kitchen, dining room and living room seamlessly blend together bringing unity to the core of the home. The kitchen is filled with loads of counter space and cabinet storage plus a walk-in pantry. The dining room is blended in with the kitchen and is flooded with light from the glassed rear wall. The living room completes the great room and features a cozy fireplace.

This four bedroom house plan has the additional three bedrooms on the second floor, creating a nice separation between the master suite. A loft extends to the back of the second floor and over looks the living room below. All three bedrooms share a full bathroom which is furnished with a separate shower, soaking tub and dual vanities.

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