Abigail's Getaway Playhouse Plan

 The Abigail’s Getaway Playhouse Plan is a delightful miniature mansion designed to spark imagination in children aged 2 to 8. With a total of 114 square feet of usable play space, this compact yet charming playhouse features a cozy loft accessible via a ship ladder, perfect for secret hideaways or quiet reading corners. The front of the playhouse is adorned with a charming pergola, adding to its Victorian inspired aesthetic.

Designed with ample natural light in mind, the playhouse boasts 30 glass shed windows, including 28 standard and 2 octagonal, ensuring the interior is bright and inviting. The 6½ foot interior height provides enough headroom for adults, making it comfortable for both children and supervising adults. The detailed 76-page plan offers step-by-step instructions, making it an accessible project for DIY enthusiasts looking to create a magical space for young ones.

Features:

• 114ft² in usable play space
• Loft with ship ladder access
  
• Front Pergola
  
• 6.5' max interior head room
• Designed for children aged 2-8
• 76 page, step by step plan

Plan Category:

🏠 Classic Playhouse Plans

Dimensions:

• 14' Wide
• 7' 5" Deep
• 10' 5" Tall

Framing Details:

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

Glass Shed Windows:

• ( 28 ) 14" x 21"
• ( 2 ) 14" Octagonal

Roofing Details:

• 50° gable roof pitch
• 120 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:
( 2 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x4:
( 40 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 53 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 4 ) 2” x 4” x 16'

2x6:
( 20 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 4 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 2 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 10 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 2 ) 2” x 8” x 16'

2x2:
( 32 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

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

Plywood:
( 20 ) ½" Plywood Sheets
( 4 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets