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Number: 0965 The XHouse2

The XHouse2, the second design in the XHouse collection of home designs, began as a design for a steel house done with prefab steel house vendor EcoSteel. In EcoSteel guise the house was known as the 3030 House which in our nomenclature for naming steel houses referred to its footprint of 30ft x 30ft. This was the most compact house we had ever done with them and we were convinced that the house would have wider appeal than the large custom houses we designed because it was a size that could fit on denser suburban lots and a size that more people could afford. During the construction of the steel version in 2009 we decided that the size and layout was a compelling solution and it would be worthwhile to convert it to conventional construction and extend the availability of the house to the broader market of house plans. It was not a direct translation however. Some small changes were made to the floor plan to accommodate the change in construction, and the layout of the windows were completely redesigned in order to distinguish the two products. Hence the XHouse2. The plan layout of the XHouse2 is straight forward. The first floor is an open plan living + dining + kitchen space. It is separated from the entry by a short run of steps giving the main floor more of a sense of privacy for this removal from the front door. A cloak room besides the entry also distances the powder room from the living spaces. The back of the opens up from the kitchen and living spaces with access to a broad deck the width of the house. Steps descend from the deck, depending on the grade of your site, making a great place to sit and overlook your private realm. The stairs to the second floor stop at a large landing, and following the pattern set at the entry you will find a laundry room and full bathroom on this landing level. A short run of steps from here brings you to the second floor where there are two compact bedrooms and a generous master suite. The master bedroom includes a large bathroom, larger than one would expect in a home this size. It also has the benefit of a balcony that extends the width of the house facing the back yard. The massing of the house is a simple wedge shaped volume and the construction is relatively straight forward. A simple footprint and surface results in fewer corner details and resultant construction effort. The full basement also offers opportunity for additional living or home office space which can extend the utility of the house. Facts: Two story, wood framed dwelling on a basement foundation, with a low slope roof system. First floor spaces include entry foyer, half bath, coat room, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Second floor spaces include a laundry room, bathroom, two bedrooms, and master bedroom suite. Square footage: calculations are for primary conditioned living space and do not include basements, porches, terraces, garages, or other outdoor space. Total: 1,800 sqft Dimensions: foot print (excluding porch and deck): 30ft x 30ft living + dining room: 15ft x 29ft kitchen: 15ft x 22ft entry foyer: 6.5ft x 6ft master bedroom: 17ft x 12.5ft bedroom 2: 11.5ft x 9ft bedroom 3: 11.5ft x 9ft Questions? Have a question about this design? Buy Prints Now Description of Prints By purchasing Prints online you are indicating that you agree to the terms of our License Agreement. Buy Small Design Prints: $100.00 Buy Design Prints: $200.00 Buy Construction Prints: $4,750.00 Return to: Stealth House XHouse Collection