{"id":7745,"date":"2020-07-24T20:58:46","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T20:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/?p=7745"},"modified":"2020-07-25T15:09:01","modified_gmt":"2020-07-25T15:09:01","slug":"want-to-be-our-neighbor-new-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/want-to-be-our-neighbor-new-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a 1350 square foot Spec House"},"content":{"rendered":"

We heard chainsaws a few weeks ago that went on and on, so we walked out to see what was going on.<\/p>\n

They were clearing trees for a new house.<\/p>\n

\"Clearing
Clearing all the trees<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

They cut so many trees. <\/p>\n

\"Logs\"
Logs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The logs were huge. They took away truck after truck full.<\/p>\n

\"Clearing
Clearing Stumps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

They dug out all the stumps.<\/p>\n

It didn\u2019t think the lot was really even big enough for a house, but it was bigger than it looked.<\/p>\n

\"Digging
Digging Footers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is the lot with the trees cleared. They are digging the footers.<\/p>\n

\"Digging
Digging the footers for the new house<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I asked if I could look at the house plans.<\/p>\n

\"House
House Plans for the house that is being built near us<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is the plan for the new house. I was walking the dog, who was tugging to keep on walking and there was nothing to set them on. So, this is my one-handed photo.<\/p>\n

\"House
House Plans for the house that is being built near us<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is what the front of the house will look like. It is 1350 square feet.<\/p>\n

\"Plans
Plans to the new house near us<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here is the floor plan.<\/p>\n

\"House<\/a>
House Plans for the house that is being built near us
Click to Open Bigger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s a good plan! Three bedrooms, two baths, small front porch. The land is quite sloped, so that will likely be a deck on the back.<\/p>\n

\"House
House Plans for the house that is being built near us<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is the website the plans came from, HPZ, House Plan Zone.<\/p>\n

\"House
House Plans for the house that is being built near us<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The same plan is on another site, too, The Plan Collection.<\/p>\n

\"House
House Plans for the house that is being built near us<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is a plan for a narrow lot, which is what this is.<\/p>\n

Plan Detail for 142-1014<\/p>\n

3-Bedroom, 1350 Sq Ft Country Plan with Outdoor Kitchen<\/strong>
\nNarrow Lot Design<\/strong><\/p>\n

1350 Square Feet
\n3 Bedrooms
\n2 Full Bath
\n1 Floor
\n40\u2019 wide x 39\u2019 6\u201d deep
\nRoof Pitch 7\/12
\nCeiling Height 10 Foot and 9 Foot Ceiling
\n1 Garage Bay<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It says garage bay, but the plans say carport.<\/p>\n

\"House
House Plans for the house that is being built near us<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\n

Emerson Floor Plan<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This attractive 3 bedroom 2 bath split plan creates a very inviting atmosphere for friends and family. The oversized living room with raised ceilings is certain to be the central entertaining area of your home. In your spacious kitchen\/dining area you will be able cook and serve large family meals with an extended patio off the kitchen for larger gatherings. The large master bedroom with separate bath and large closet offers plenty of space for furniture. The master bath includes a whirlpool tub, dual lavatories and a separate shower. The computer room is centrally located for great access. The carport and front porch provide cover for your vehicle and outdoor furniture. With all these amenities, this plan is sure to be right for your family.<\/p>\n

www.hpzplans.com\/products\/emerson<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The descriptions vary slightly. Very slightly.<\/p>\n

3-Bedroom, 1350 Sq Ft Country Plan with Outdoor Kitchen<\/strong>
\nNarrow Lot Design<\/strong><\/p>\n

This attractive 3 bedroom 2 bath split plan creates a very inviting atmosphere for friends and family. The oversized living room with raised ceilings is certain to be the central entertaining area of your home. In your spacious kitchen\/dining area you will be able cook and serve large family meals with an extended patio off the kitchen for larger gatherings. The large master bedroom with separate bath and large closet offers plenty of space for furniture. The second bath has a compartmented toilet area and dual lavatories for convenience. The carport and front porch provide cover for your vehicle and outdoor furniture. With all these amenities, this plan is sure to be right for your family.<\/p>\n

www.theplancollection.com\/house-plans\/home-plan-21954<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So, looking forward to watching the house go up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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