This design — Modern Farmhouse Duplex with Shared Breezeway and Front and Rear Porches – 4 Bed 1703 Sq Ft Units — offers **two mirror-image units**, each about **1,703 sq ft** of heated living space.
Each unit includes **4 bedrooms**, **3 full bathrooms**, and the two units are connected via a **shared breezeway** and share a **front porch and rear porch** — giving a duplex that feels more like two full homes under one roof.
Exterior & First Impressions
The exterior presents a clean modern-farmhouse look with a welcoming shared front porch and a rear covered porch accessible from both units.
The shared breezeway between units creates separation while maintaining a unified footprint — useful for duplex living with privacy.
The overall width/depth and footprint are sized to accommodate two units side-by-side while preserving exterior charm and outdoor-living spaces. 3
Layout & Everyday Flow (per Unit)
Entering a unit brings you into a living room / den with a stone fireplace and a staircase — cozy and central.
The living room flows into the kitchen (with an eat-at bar) and dining area, offering an open feel and ease for everyday living or entertaining. The dining area exits via double doors to the covered back porch + shared breezeway, improving indoor-outdoor flow.
On the main floor you’ll find a master bedroom with private bath and closet, plus a guest bedroom with its own bath — convenient for guests or multi-generational use. 6
Upstairs are two more bedrooms sharing a full bathroom; these upstairs rooms benefit from good natural light thanks to picture windows, helping make the upstairs inviting and livable.
Bedrooms & Privacy
– Each unit has **4 bedrooms** — a main-floor master suite + guest bedroom + two upstairs bedrooms — giving flexibility for family, guests, or roommates.
– With **3 full bathrooms per unit**, there’s comfortable privacy and convenience for multiple occupants or mixed household configurations (adults + kids/guests).
– The shared breezeway between units helps give separation between households while still sharing a unified structure — good for duplex living but with distinct privacy per side.
Functional & Design Highlights
- Open-concept common living/kitchen/dining layout — good for modern living, families, or entertaining. 11
- Eat-at kitchen bar + efficient kitchen layout — practical for daily meals and casual gatherings. 12
- Covered front porch, rear porch & shared breezeway — extends living outdoors, great for social/relaxed lifestyle and flexibility. 13
- Mirrored duplex layout — each unit feels like a standalone home, offering rental potential or multi-family/multi-generation living while conserving footprint and materials. 14
Quick Specs (per Unit)
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Heated Living Area | ~ 1,703 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full |
| Stories | 2 (main floor + upstairs) |
| Units | 2 (duplex, mirror units connected by breezeway) |
| Shared Features | Front porch, rear porch, breezeway between units |
Why This Duplex Plan Might Suit You
If you’re looking for a **duplex that feels more like two full homes**, this plan offers a strong balance: each unit gives full comfort (4 beds, 3 baths), with good privacy thanks to separate entries and a breezeway.
The shared porches and breezeway keep building costs and footprint efficient while offering attractive outdoor-living and relaxation spaces.
It could work well for **multi-family living, rental units, extended family, or investment** — yet still deliver warmth and character through its modern-farmhouse design.
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