This delightful one-story cottage presents the ideal layout for empty-nesters, or for those approaching an empty nest. If thats you, then peruse this plan: A split-bedroom layoutthat which places the master suite and secondary bedrooms on opposite sides of the plangives privacy and separation to older children and guests. Whats more, the home also features a large dining room next to the kitchen. Now that youll play host to college friends on the weekends and family and grandkids at the holidays, youll make use of this roomy space with its high, light-spilling dormer. As you approach retirement age, you may be spending less time at the officeor you may be thinking about starting a dream job. If so, the office next to the foyer will be indispensableas well as tax deductible. There, double doors and built-ins impart a sense of style.