Buying a Tiny But Cozy Rustic Home

Living in a Tiny But Cozy House

Not everyone is looking for a sprawling condo in Florida once they retire. More and more as the tiny house revolution is spreading across the globe, many retirees are seeking to downsize their lives to something much more manageable, and the tiny home is on their list of options.

Another reason the tiny home is becoming a popular idea for retirees is that you don’t have to leave the state unless you choose to, because there are many ways to have a tiny home built somewhere near where you already are. Often, if you are a land owner, your tiny house can be built in your backyard. These are issues that need to be discussed with your county and all of its rules and regulations.

Swede Hill

First Floor: 1212 sf
Living Room: 17′ x 11’8″
Kitchen: 11′-6″ x 17′
Dining Room: 12′-6″ x 14′-3″
Bedroom: 11′-3″ x 12′-9″
Office: 6′-4″ x 12′
Bathroom: full

Second Floor: 675 sf
Bedroom 1: 11′-6″ x 17′
Bedroom 2: 11′-6″ x 10′
Hobby Room: 10′-9″ x 6′-8″
Bathroom: full

Loft Space: 100 sf
Loft: 15′ x 2′-8″
Attic: 11′-6″ x 2′-8″

Total Area: 1987 sf

Basement Level: 742 sf

Total Overall: 2729 sf
(incl basement)

Footprint: 43′ x 46′

Option: no basement. The first and second floors total 1987* sf. The plans call for a basement, but by working with your builder and engineer, the foundation plan may be modified.

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