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Step into whimsy luxury with the Wishful Wendy Playhouse Plan, a graceful and sophisticated backyard cottage that feels like a waking dream. Inspired by classic colonial elegance, this three-level design delivers approximately 650 square feet of play space, including a partial wraparound porch on the first level and an overhanging balcony above. With charming hip rooflines, wavy fascia details, and an abundance of real glass shed windows, the Wendy Plan radiates architectural beauty; just right for big imaginations and pretend grand adventures.
More than just a everyday playhouse, this plan is crafted for everyday magic. A broad stairwell leads to the upper floors, which include rear dormers that bathe the loft in natural sunlight. The design balances artistic whimsy and graceful symmetry, offering ample room for tea parties, story times, and secret club meetings. Whether you’re dreaming of a front-porch café vibe or royal retreats under the rooftop stars, the Wishful Wendy is a timeless gift that brings enduring joy to both do-it-yourself builders and young dreamers alike.
Features:
- 650ft² in usable play space
- 140ft² partial wrap around front porch
- Designed for children aged 4-12
- Two stories w/ 3rd level loft
- Full sized stairs w/ middle landing
- Two rear dormers
- 6' 6" wall heights
Plan Category:
Dimensions:
- 20' Wide
- 20' Deep
- 19' 8" Tall
Framing Details:
- Joists: 2x8 - 16" O.C.
- Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
- Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
Glass Shed Windows:
- ( 30 ) 2' x 3'
- ( 5 ) 18" x 27"
Roofing Details:
- 40° gable roof pitch
- 550 ft² of total roof coverage (no silo).
- Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.
Lumber List:
Make sure to take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!
Decking:
( 6 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 4 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 11 ) 5/4” x 6” x 16'
2x4:
( 181 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 46 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 98 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 16'
2x6:
( 62 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 21 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 19 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 16'
2x8:
( 14 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 11 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 20 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 16'
( 19 ) 2” x 8” x 20'
2x10:
( 1 ) 2” x 10” x 8'
( 2 ) 2” x 10” x 10'
( 2 ) 2” x 10” x 12'
( 1 ) 2” x 10” x 16'
2x12:
( 3 ) 2” x 12” x 8'
( 5 ) 2” x 12” x 12'
2x2:
( 85 ) 2” x 2” x 3'
( 132 ) 2” x 2” x 8'
4x4:
( 5 ) 4” x 4” x 8
( 5 ) 4” x 4” x 10
( 5 ) 4” x 4” x 12
1x4:
( 1 ) 1” x 4” x 8'
( 1 ) 1” x 4” x 10'
( 4 ) 1” x 4” x 12'
( 1 ) 1” x 6” x 8'
( 1 ) 1” x 6” x 8'
Plywood:
( 61 ) 4' x 8' x 1/2” Plywood Non-PT
( 20 ) 4' x 8' x 3/4” Plywood Non-PT
( 1 ) 4' x 8' x 3/4” HQ Plywood Non-PT
( 12 ) 4' x 8' T1-11
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