Magnolia Manor Playhouse Plan

Experience backyard luxury like never before with the Magnolia Manor Playhouse Plan, the largest playhouse in the collection at a staggering 1170 square feet; a size which exceeds many small homes. The most breathtaking feature is the sweeping double wraparound porch that surrounds the entire structure. Crafted to create awe and joy this design offers a true manor feel rather than a typical playhouse. Inside you will find multi-room layouts, high ceilings, and generous square footage for storytelling, lounging, or hosting playtime events.

This plan is best suited for businesses or very large families ready for a grand DIY undertaking. Though building Magnolia Manor may require time and effort the result is a showstopper that delivers epic play potential. Children will love exploring spacious rooms and porch corners while imaginative themes come to life. For anyone looking to make a bold playground statement this manor promises years of magical adventures and family memories.

Features:

• 1,170ft² in total usable play space
  
• 630 ft² interior | 540 ft² over both porches
• Classic southern estate aesthetic & design
• Two level wrap around porches
  
• Three stories
  
• Framed for sixteen two 2' x 3' glass shed windows and six 18"x27" glass shed window
  
• Full sized stairs w/ middle landing & ship ladder
  
• Four dormers
• Shutters
• 6' 6" wall heights
• Designed for children aged 3-12
• 116 page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

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Dimensions:

• 24' Wide
  
• 20' Deep
• 22' Tall
  

Framing Details:

• Joists: 2x12 & 2x10 - 16" O.C.
• Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
• Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.

Glass Shed Windows:

• ( 16 )  2' x 3'
  
• ( 8 )   18" x 27"
  

Roofing Details:

• 45° gable roof pitch
• 620 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:
( 11 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 57 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 32 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x4:
( 160 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 53 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 84 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 42 ) 2” x 4” x 16'

2x6:
( 22 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 28 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 31 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 16'

2x8:
( 2 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 4 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 5 ) 2” x 8” x 16'

2x10:
( 2 ) 2” x 10” x 8'
( 22 ) 2” x 10” x 10'
( 22 ) 2” x 10” x 12'
( 24 ) 2” x 10” x 16'

2x12:
( 3 ) 2” x 12” x 8'
( 5 ) 2” x 12” x 10'
(6) 2” x 12” x 12'
( 2 ) 2” x 12” x 16'
(20) 2” x 12” x 20'

2x2:
( 352 ) 2” x 2” x 3'
( 102 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

4x4:
( 1 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 10' 
( 14 ) 4” x 4” x 16'

1x6:
( 1 ) 1” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 1” x 6” x 12'

Plywood:
( 61 ) 4' x 8' x 1/2” Plywood Non-PT
( 24 ) 4' x 8' x 3/4” Plywood Non-PT
( 2 ) 4' x 8' x 3/4” HQ Plywood Non-PT