Country Cottage Playhouse Plan

Bring a peaceful countryside retreat to your backyard with the Country Cottage Playhouse Plan, a design inspired by historic Dutch Colonial revival architecture. At about 530 sq ft of play space and 70 sq ft of porch space, this three‑story cottage features a gambrel roof, multiple dormers, an exterior chimney, six dormers, and staggering shed windows for plenty of natural light. Children and even supervising adults will enjoy its roomy layout and architectural character.

This artisan‑style playhouse plan blends sophistication with functionality. The design includes classic wrap‑around porch areas perfect for tea parties or storytelling. With an L‑shaped stairwell, full sized steps, and accessible loft space this structure encourages active play and imaginative exploration. Detailed 91‑page plan guides along the way and elevated wall height options help ensure a sturdy build without sacrificing charm. Perfect for larger families or creative playhouse projects that feel timeless and unique in any backyard.

Features:

• Dutch Colonial Revival aesthetic
• 530ft² total usable play space
• Two story full sized, "L" shaped stairwell
  
• Designed for 18 glass shed windows to provide a wealth of natural interior illumination
• 70ft² Side porch w/ roof
• Exterior chimney w/ interactive stove
• Six dormers
• 6' wall height
• Gambrel roof style
• Designed for children aged 3-12
• 88 page, step by step plan

Plan Category:

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Exterior Dimensions:

• 26.5' Wide
• 16' Deep
  
• 17' Tall

Glass Shed Windows:

• ( 18 ) 24" x 36"

Framing Details:

• Joists: 2x8 - 16" O.C.
• Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
• Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.

Roofing Details:

• 65° and 35° gambrel roof pitch
• 557 ft² of total roof coverage. 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:
( 1 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 5 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 15 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

1x Framing:
( 2 ) 1” x 4” x 8'
( 2 ) 1” x 4” x 10'

2x4:
( 101 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 56 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 71 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 20 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 42 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 16'

2x8:
( 20 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 20 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 36 ) 2” x 8” x 12'

2x10:
( 2 ) 2” x 10” x 8'
( 5 ) 2” x 10” x 10'

2x12:
( 1 ) 2” x 12” x 12'

2x2:
( 20 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

4x4:
( 8 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 1 ) 4” x 4” x 12'

Plywood:
( 48 ) ½" Plywood Sheets
( 12 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets