Victorian House Plans

This modest one-story plan nevertheless provides authentic Victorian styling, including high ceilings in most rooms, gables trimmed with gingerbread, a dramatic turret, oval and round windows and a covered front porch. A corner fireplace dominates the great room, also notable for its 10-foot stepped ceiling. A convenient pass-through separates the great room from the galley-style kitchen. Both the adjacent dining room and the great room overlook the backyard. The turreted breakfast room could easily be used as a family room. Nearby, the good-sized laundry room contains a pantry closet. Secluded on one side of the house and in back, the master suite is a true retreat. A 10-foot stepped ceiling and a cozy window seat are features of the bedroom, while the compartmented bath includes a walk-in closet, a dressing area, two sinks, garden tub and separate shower. Two other bedrooms share a full bath. Foundation: basement, slab or crawl space.

This romantic, picturesque Victorian abode will capture your heart. Notice the wonderful areas for outdoor relaxation: a curved veranda in front and a covered porch in back. Inside, the family room offers lots of space, highlighted by a huge bay window and a cheerful fireplace. The bayed dining room provides the perfect setting for formal meals, while the breakfast room, also bayed, is an appealing informal setting. Upstairs, the master suite handles you with care. A bayed sitting area with a 10-foot ceiling makes the bedroom special. The sumptuous skylit bath includes an L-shaped walk-in closet as well as a linen closet, a commode closet and two sinks. Bedroom two, also bayed, contains a walk-in closet, as does the third bedroom; both bedrooms feature built-in bookcases. A compartmented bath in the hall completes this floor. Included in the blueprints is an optional 506 sq. ft. garage behind the utility room. Foundation: slab.

This Victorian beauty features a covered porch that wraps almost entirely around the home. The side-entry garage suits the home to a wide or corner lot. Centering around the diagonally placed stairway, the main level includes a den set in a bay full of windows, an open living/dining area, a fireplaced family room and a large kitchen with an eating nook, cooktop island and built-in desk. The two-story foyer can be viewed from the upstairs hall. The vaulted master bedroom opens to a luxury-filled bath. Bedrooms two and three share a hall bath. Ceilings: 9' on main level. Foundation: crawl space.

Designed with the growing family in mind, this stylish Victorian farmhouse offers wonderful front and rear covered porches, while inside the living area flows easily. An angled snack bar joins the open spaces of the great room to the bayed nook and to the kitchen with its pantry closet. French doors open the rear rooms to the porch in back. His and her walk-in closets, a corner whirlpool tub and separate shower are featured in the master suite. On the other side of the house, you find two bedrooms and the other full bath. Special ceiling treatments enhance the master bedroom, great room and dining room. The extra-large garage includes a workbench and bonus space above- perfect for a game room, at-home office or extra bedroom. Foundation: crawl space. Optional finished basement an extra fee.

An attractive covered veranda curves around this Victorian design. Inside, the layout is contemporary. A two-sided fireplace can be enjoyed from both the front-facing living room and the rear-facing dining room. The kitchen is partly built into a bayed area and includes a handy cooktop island that separates it visually from the breakfast room. A private den with a large bay window completes the first floor. Upstairs, the master suite comprises a good-sized bedroom, a large walk-in closet and a private bathroom with a separate tub and shower. The second bathroom on this floor can be accessed directly from either of the two family bedrooms. Ceilings: first floor 9 feet; second floor 8 feet with a sloping ceiling in the master bedroom. Foundation: basement. Canadian architect; extra postage required.