Old House Plans

A selection of original old house plans ranging from farmhouse house plans to country house designs. The free house plans embrace almost every variety of arrangement and style—each one is accompanied with a detailed description of its floor plan. To home owners of period houses and historic houses, these old house plans will be valuable as a reference and aid them as suggestions either in the planning of restorations, adding additions, or in the remodeling of old houses, saving much time, study, and calculations.

The house plans designs begin at the porch, move through the different rooms, and stop along the way to consider the various details. This brings about not only a consideration of the general arrangement of an old house, but provides such details as kitchens and pantries, plumbing, and laundry.

Farm House Plan

The charming porch located in front of this farm house plan invites the passer-by to walk in and share the comfort that exist within. The 33 foot hall contains the principal staircase and connects with all the best rooms on this floor. The height of the first story of the old house plan is twelve feet. Farm House Plan >>

Southern Mansion House Plan

This elaborate and unique Southern mansion old house plan has 32 rooms with 26 fireplaces and a total of 30,000 square feet of living space. It was designed by architect Samuel Sloan of Philadelphia. Southern Mansion >>

French House Plan

These house plans from 1878 were designed for a cottage with a Mansard or French roof. The irregularities of the outline highlight the picturesqueness of French cottage design. French House Plans >>

Victorian House Plan

Victorian house plan for an imposing Victorian edifice designed for a large lot and arranged to embrace nearly all of late 19th century modern improvements. The house plan features a large Hall, Parlor, Library, Dining Room, Kitchen, Butler's Pantry, Laundry Room and two flights of stairs. Victorian House Plan >>

Craftsman House Plan

A large Craftsman style house is featured including an original Craftsman house plan. The old house plan divides the structure into three parts, the main body and right and left wings. Other important features are found in the balconies with their wrought iron railings. Craftsman House Plan >>

Cottage Design

The somewhat formal cottage garden, with a sundial, walks, seats, and a teahouse, are features that add much to the attractiveness of the cottage design. The cottage interior design showcases seven rooms, hall, bath, and pantry in addition to a second floor area.

The second floor interior cottage design is simple but charming. There is a large guest chamber to the front of the cottage overlooking the front lawn. This cottage bedroom features a fireplace and closet. The other bedroom has a large walk-in closet and a large walk-in store room. This cottage bedroom has a private door to the child's room or nursery. Across the hall is the family bathroom. Down the hall is another bedroom designated as the servant's room. Cottage Design >>

Historic Houses and Mansions

Explore historic houses and mansions for inspiration in residential restoration; featuring interior images, architectural drawings, landscape designs, floor plans, and history of the historic houses. Historic Houses Pictures >>

Victorian House Plans

Find a collection of original house designs for Victorian style houses.  Featured is a period townhouse plan for a city residence and a cottage house plan for a French Gothic style country house with a kitchen supplied with all conveniences, back stairs to the second floor, and communication direct to basement; sink, table with cupboards below, and closet for kitchen cooking utensils. Another Victorian house plan is taken from Leffel's House Plans and show front and side elevations and floor plans of a very attractive nineteenth century cottage with an entrance hall which provides convenient access with parlor, kitchen, bedroom and chambers. You will truly feel transported to another time in history when you examine this selection of Victorian house plans.