Tarleton House Plans

Sleeping loft 117 square feet

Ready made: $49,997
Build it yourself: $21,250

Purchase plans: $859

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House width:	8′	Porch:	7 ½’ x 3′
House length:	19′	Main Room:	6 ½’ x 6 ½’
Trailer Size:	7′ x 18′	Kitchen:	6 ½’ x 4′
Road Height:	13′ 5″	Bathroom:	3′ x 6′
Dry Weight:	5400 lbs	Ceiling height:	6′ 3″
all measurements are approximate		Loft height:	3′ 8″

The Tarleton

The great room has vaulted ceilings which are accented by the pine interior finishing. Stainless steel counters show off the kitchen, and the bathroom has a full shower. The sleeping loft is upstairs and accessible by a ladder. It is shown above with the optional corrugated metal siding. However, it can be built with the standard cedar clapboard, or board and batten siding. The roof is covered with standing seam metal roofing.

Living Room

The has an open ceiling and a stainless steel fireplace. The open ceiling above makes the space feel very roomy. The entry to the living room is flanked by two full size closets perfect for storing clothes.

Kitchen

One of our largest kitchens; it comes with a sink, 2 burner stove top, refrigerator, and ample shelving. Below the sink, there is a small water heater. There is enough space that you can choose between a small toaster oven, microwave, washer/dryer, or dishwasher if you choose.

Bedroom

The bedroom is in the loft. It is large enough to fit a queen size bed, but that said, this house is a little small for 2 people. Because of the open loft, you can fit a conventional mattress above. At its peak, the loft height is 3′-8″.

Bathroom

The bathroom has both a toilet and a separate shower. The shower water is heated from the small water heater under the kitchen sink, and can last about 5 minutes. It doesn’t come with a hand sink, but it is possible to install a hand sink above the toilet as is common in Japan.

The toilet is a low flush RV toilet designed to conserve water. You can easily substitute a composting toilet.

Efficient and Warm

The Tarleton features a stainless steel fireplace which keeps this house warm in temperatures -35 F. Because of its small size, its 16R insulation is sufficient to keep this house warm in the harshest of climates of the continental US and Southern Canada. Heading north of Southern Canada? You can easily install a larger heater, or second heater. All four walls, the floor and the roof are insulated using polystyrene foam board which can withstand the rigors of road travel.

Can I add air conditioning?
Yes, a small ceiling a/c unit can be added to keep the house cool in any climate within the US.

Trailer

This house is built on an 7′ x 18′ utility trailer. See spec sheet.
To learn more about utility trailers, read this…
Here is a list of stores that sell the trailer needed to build the Tarleton.

Do I have to build it on a trailer?
Because of its tiny size, it doesn’t meet the minimum size standards required for houses on a foundation. That said, it can be built as a shed (without a kitchen) on a foundation.

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	Complete Building Plans: $859 Includes 1 set of plans printed on 11×17 paper
	Framing Plans: $495 Does not include interior details or electric. Perfect if you have your own interior set-up in mind. Includes 1 set of plans printed on 11×17 paper
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	Add 2 additional copies of the plans: $10
	Add 4 additional copies of the plans: $15