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Exterior and interior renderings are illustrative. Furniture, landscaping and finishes are not part of the plan set unless listed.

Plan specifications

572Sq. ft
1Bedroom
1Bathroom
1Story
22' 0"Width
26' 0"Depth
Crawl Space, Slab or PiersFoundation shown

About this plan

A 22 by 26 foot garden cottage, 572 square feet on a single level with one bedroom and one bathroom. Nine foot ceilings, with the living space carried to double height. The full set of garden cottage plans downloads straight after payment.

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Garden cottage plans

Rated to 145 pounds per square foot

That is an exceptionally high snow load rating, roughly half as much again as the 95 psf that most cabin plans are drawn to. It means heavier rafters, closer spacing and stronger connections, all specified in the framing drawings.

If you are building at altitude, in the northern snow belt, or anywhere the roof has failed on a neighbouring building, this is the specification you want. It is not something you can add later without rebuilding the roof.

Everything on one floor

No loft, no ladder, no stairs. At 572 square feet the plan does not need them, and the double-height living space provides the volume a loft would otherwise have occupied.

A front patio extends the living area outdoors.

Ordinary materials

Standard materials throughout. Nothing here needs ordering in or waiting for, which keeps both the cost and the build time down.

Crawl space, slab and pier foundations are all drawn and detailed.

What you get

A complete construction set, supplied as a PDF:

  • Dimensioned floor plans for each level, drawn to scale
  • Exterior elevations on all four sides
  • Building sections and construction details
  • Foundation plan with floor, wall and roof framing layouts
  • Electrical layout
  • Window and door schedules
  • Roof plan with pitch and overhang dimensions

Before you build

Permit requirements depend on your location, site and proposed construction. Your building department determines which drawings, calculations and professional approvals are required, and local review may identify changes needed to the plans. Some departments ask for an engineer’s stamp or a foundation designed around your own soil report; arrange these with a local engineer.

Other plans to compare

If these garden cottage plans are not quite the right size, browse every design in Cottage, or compare this one with Small Cottage, 30×30 and Alpine Cottage, 32×32. You may also want to look at Modern Lean Cottage, 30×46.

Common questions

Can I modify these garden cottage plans?

Often, yes. Common requests include moving a wall, mirroring the layout or adapting the foundation to your site, but what is possible depends on the plan, so ask for a free quote before you buy. Editable CAD files are not available for every plan; email us to confirm availability for this one.

How are the drawings supplied?

Plans are supplied digitally as PDF files. Our Shipping and Delivery Policy explains how and when files are made available.

Are there limits on printing?

No. Print whatever your builder, your subcontractors and your permit submission need.

Rough build-cost guide

$85,800 - $114,400

A simple $150-$200 per sq ft × 572 sq ft. Real costs depend on your location, site and finishes. Read the cost guide

Floor plans

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Garden Cottage, 22x26 floor plan

Preview image. Use + and − to zoom, then scroll to move around. The purchased PDF contains the full-size, dimensioned drawings.

What you get with this plan

Heated area
572 sq ft
Overall size
22' 0" wide × 26' 0" deep
Units
Imperial (feet and inches)
Foundation shown
Crawl Space, Slab or Piers (other foundation types are a modification)
PDF Set
Printable PDF construction drawings
CAD Files package
Editable DWG drawings of the same set (+$150)
Paper size
Not yet listed for this plan
Licence
Single build. Licence terms
Delivery
Digital PDF plan set. Delivery policy

Sheet list

The sheet list for this plan has not been published yet. Email support@planbarn.com and we will send it before you buy.

Not included

  • Site plan, and mechanical (HVAC), plumbing or structural engineering calculations unless listed in the sheet list above
  • Engineer or architect stamps. Many areas require local review or a stamp before a permit is issued
  • Changes for your site, climate or local code. We quote modifications free of charge

Your building department decides what is needed for a permit. Check local requirements before you build.

Plan features

9 ft Ceilings
Double-Height Living
Front Patio
145 PSF Roof Rated
3 Foundation Options
Standard Materials Throughout

Questions about this plan

What is included?

The specifications, file formats and licence are listed under “What you get with this plan”. Where the sheet list is not yet published, email us and we will send it before you buy.

Can I modify the plan?

Often, yes. Ask for a free quote and we will confirm whether the change can be made for this plan; the written quote gives the price and an estimated completion time before you commit. Plan modifications

How is the plan delivered?

As a digital PDF plan set. Our delivery policy explains how and when files are made available. Delivery policy

Will it meet my local building code?

Codes are set locally. Your building department, and in many areas a local engineer or architect, must review the plans; some areas require a stamp. Budget for this before you build.

Can I get a refund?

Digital files cannot be returned. Where cancellation rights apply you can normally cancel within 14 days, unless you agreed for supply to begin immediately. If a file is faulty, incomplete or does not match this page, we repair or replace it, and refund you where that is not possible. Returns and Refunds Policy

Can I build it more than once?

The standard licence covers one build. Email us for a multi-build licence. Plan licence

Do I need an account?

No. Guest checkout is available; your receipt and download link go to the email address you enter.

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What you actually receive

Inside the Garden Cottage, 22x26 plan set

A walk-through of the kind of drawings in the set. Your builder can price from the PDF set; your building department decides what else a permit needs.

  • Printable PDF construction drawings
  • Editable DWG files available as the CAD Files package
  • Digital PDF plan set
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