Wide Lot House Floor Plans

A collection of house plans for wide lots.

How much do wide lot style houses cost per square feet (approximately)?

The average cost of a house is about $320,000. The typical size of a house is around 2,000 square feet. With a wide lot, you may decide to build a larger house because of the space, but we will stick to the average square feet for this approximation. For this type of house, it would cost approximately $160 per square feet.

Are there wide lot style floor plans with a detached garage? Is it possible?

A wide lot floor plan type of house can accommodate a lot of house and all the extras you want because of the space that you have available to you. Yes, you can absolutely find a wide lot style floor plan that includes a detached garage.

Does a wide lot style house usually come with a garage?  

Typically, you will find a wide lot style house with some type of garage. More often than not, the garage will be attached to the house, but you can also find them with detached garages.

Is a wide lot style considered a grand or luxury style of home? Is the style used for mansions or normally regular-sized homes?

This style of house can absolutely be considered a grand or luxury style of house. It can also be used for a regular sized home. With this type of lot, you have more space available to you giving you the ability to make the house as large or as small as you want. Even if you opt for a smaller size house, you can still fill it with luxurious items to make it as luxurious as you would like.

Is wide lot style ever built as a “small” home? Can it be built economically?

You can build any type of house, even a small one, on a wide lot. Some people purchase wide lots so they can have a lot of yard or a large garden. Some even purchase a wide lot to put more space between them and their neighbors. You can build the house economically if you use affordable materials. When you build a house, you are able to choose the materials you want.

Can a wide lot style floor plans be open concept?

Yes, a wide lot style floor plan can be an open concept floor plan. It does not have to be, if you are not interested in an open floor plan concept.

What are popular wide lot style exterior colors?

Any type of house can be built on a wide lot style, so there is not a particular color that is used specifically for wide lots. There are some common colors that are used for exterior colors. Some of those popular colors are white, grey, light blue, and yellow.

Can you build a wide lot style house on a narrow lot?  

This is probably not something that you would see because the intention of a wide lot is to have a wide lot with a large amount of space. A narrow lot does not offer a large amount of space that you may want from a lot.

Can this style be built on a wide lot?

Yes, this style of house is intended to be on a wide type of lot.

Can wide style homes be built on a sloping lot?

Yes, this is aa wide style lot, which can also be a sloping lot. You may have to build the house, or design landscaping in a specific way to counterbalance the slope of the lt.

How many floors/stories does a wide style usually have?

Typically, a house on a wide style lot usually only have one floor because they have a larger footprint. They can come with a second floor, but most often you will find them with only one floor.

Do wide style houses have a basement?

Yes, a wide style house does often have a basement. If you are interested in a basement, you should make sure that any house in which you are interested does have a basement.

Does this style of house ever come with a bonus room?

This style of house can have a bonus room, but it is not a guarantee. If you would like a bonus room, you want to make sure that the house in which you are interested has a bonus room.

Do wide style floor plans come with energy efficient options?

Wide style floor plans can come with energy efficient options. Any new house that is built typically has these type of options. You can also make sure that any appliances that are used in a new house are the most energy efficient possible.

Is a porch a common design feature with wide style houses?

Often, you will find a porch on a wide style house, but not all houses on wide lots have porches. There is not a set type of house design that is found on a wide lot.

What types of roof does a wide style house typically have?

The most common roof design for any type of house is a gable roof. This roof looks like an upside down V. This type of roof can be incorporated into just about any style house, which makes it one of the most common types.

Does a wide style work well with a rustic interior decor?  Or is it more suited to a contemporary interior?

You can have any type of interior styling that you would like for your house on a wide lot. It can work well with either a rustic or contemporary type of interior. It is really based on your personal style.

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