Single Story Home Plans

312 Saltmarsh Cottage | Coastal Home Plan with Farmhouse Style

The 312 Saltmarsh Cottage is a thoughtfully designed coastal home plan that blends timeless cottage architecture with subtle farmhouse style influences and a highly livable, light-filled interior. Its compact footprint, clean massing, and efficient proportions make it an excellent solution for narrow lot homes in coastal neighborhoods, marina communities, waterfront settings, and walkable cottage-style developments.

The first floor is anchored by an open-concept great room that seamlessly integrates the kitchen, dining, and living areas into one cohesive living space. A generous kitchen island provides everyday seating and entertaining flexibility, while wide rear sliding doors extend the interior to a covered porch and courtyard, reinforcing the strong indoor–outdoor living connection common to today’s most desirable coastal home plans.

A private first-floor primary suite is situated away from the main living areas and features a spacious bedroom, a walk-in closet, and a spa-style bath with a walk-in shower and a double vanity. Supporting spaces—including a mudroom, laundry room, and powder bath—are efficiently arranged to enhance daily functionality without disrupting the openness of the plan, a key advantage for narrow lot farmhouse-inspired homes.

The second floor features three secondary bedrooms, arranged along a central hall, with linen storage and access to the attic. A shared full bath serves the upper level, providing flexibility for family living, guests, or a home office.

With its classic exterior, efficient layout, and exceptional outdoor living potential, the Saltmarsh Cottage works equally well as a primary residence, second home, or coastal retreat. Designed by RBA Architects, this plan exemplifies architect-led coastal home plans that combine farmhouse style character, narrow-lot efficiency, and long-term livability.