Flexible Investment Property for Ontario Families and Renters
Looking for a home that adapts to your life? Whether you're looking to rent it out, house a large family, or prepare for the future, Plan 21-0044 could be the ideal choice for you! Featuring a legal secondary suite, this plan is a smart solution for investors, multi-generational families, or anyone who wants the flexibility to generate extra income all under one roof. And if you’d rather have one big spacious home, the layout can easily be adjusted to fit your needs. Let’s take a closer look at how this floor plan can work for you.
MAIN UNIT
The Bedrooms:
Step into the main unit's bedrooms and you'll immediately appreciate their generous size. The primary bedroom (12'3" x 12'1") gives you that rare combination of coziness and spaciousness, where a king-sized bed fits comfortably without dominating the room. And there’s space for the little luxuries, too, like a reading chair by the window, proper nightstands on both sides of the bed, and enough room to move around without feeling cramped. This isn’t just a sleeping area, it’s a retreat that tenants will appreciate and families will love coming home to.
Down the hall, the second bedroom (12'3" x 10'0") proves that good design isn't about sheer size, but also usability. The room’s width means standard queen beds fit flush against the 12-foot wall, leaving the other wall open for smart storage solutions or a compact workspace. For families, it's a child's room that won't feel outgrown in two years. For investors, its versatility increases the rentability of the space and meets tenant expectations without wasting an inch.
With these bedrooms, you'll never struggle to angle a dresser through the door or discover your nightstand blocks the closet. Instead, you get turnkey functionality: spaces that look generous when staged, can be lived in comfortably day-to-day, and photographs well for listings. That's the advantage of dimensions designed with real life in mind.
The Kitchen and Pantry
This kitchen delivers everyday functionality that makes life simpler. At 16'4" x 8'2", you've got a workspace that handles real life without fuss. Holiday meals, quick breakfasts, midnight snacks–everything happens more easily when you're not fighting for counter space or stepping around each other. The layout keeps appliances and prep areas within natural reach, proving good design doesn't need gimmicks.
The walk-in pantry changes everything about kitchen storage, too. That generous room off the main kitchen area means no more playing Tetris with groceries or sacrificing counter space for small appliances. Here, everything from bulk purchases to rarely used cookware finally has a proper home. Investors will appreciate how this premium feature commands better rental rates, while families enjoy the rare luxury of staying organized.
What makes this space special is how it adapts to different needs. Cooking for a crowd feels manageable thanks to the generous layout. Keeping an eye on kids becomes effortless with the open sightlines to the living area. And when it's time to sell or rent, these thoughtful details translate directly to higher perceived value. This isn't just a kitchen–it's years of easier mornings, smoother meal prep, and one less daily frustration handled.
The Dining/Living Area
At 22'4" x 16'6", the combined living room and dining area comfortably fits a large dinner table which is perfect for family meals that don't feel cramped. No squeezing past chairs or playing musical plates here.
The living area leaves ample room for a full sectional (or separate sofa and chairs) while maintaining clear walkways. It's that satisfying balance where furniture fits properly the first time, not after three attempts.
What buyers and renters will appreciate most is how the space flows. As we mentioned before, the open connection to the kitchen means you're never cut off from conversations while cooking, and large families will love how sightlines help supervise kids during meal prep. Investors will note how the generous proportions photograph beautifully for listings, making the entire unit feel more valuable.
Entertaining works effortlessly here too. Hosting Thanksgiving? The layout handles buffet setups and guest mingling naturally. Movie night? The furniture arrangement leaves no awkward sight line issues. Even daily life improves like that extra few feet of width means no more shimmying past the coffee table with laundry baskets.
For multi-generational households, it's space that accommodates different activities simultaneously. And for growing families, it's a room that can evolve with changing needs over years and months.
The Bathrooms
The main unit’s bathroom serves its purpose without fuss. There's proper clearance around the toilet, a vanity with actual counter space, and a shower configuration that doesn't leave you battling the curtain. It's the kind of bathroom that handles morning rushes (and emergencies) smoothly.
SECONDARY SUITE
The Bedrooms
The bedrooms in the secondary suite transform the lower level into a complete living area, equally suited for family use or rental potential. The larger bedroom (12'0" x 10'9") delivers a properly proportioned adult retreat where a queen bed fits comfortably with standard nightstands and storage–no cramped basement feel here. Meanwhile, the second bedroom (11'2" x 9'3") serves perfectly as a child's room, home office, or guest space, with dimensions that avoid wasted awkward angles.
The Kitchen
This fully functional cooking space gives the basement suite its independence. At 10'11" x 17'3", you get proper room for meal prep with full-size appliances, not the usual cramped corner setups that leave renters frustrated or family members feeling like an after-thought.
The layout smartly mirrors the main floor kitchen's logic: just like upstairs, the open sightlines into the living area mean whoever’s cooking stays part of the action.
For investors, this is the difference between a "basement apartment" and a legitimately rentable unit; tenants pay more when they see a real kitchen, not just a microwave and mini-fridge. For families, it's the versatility to host adult kids or aging parents who want their own cooking space without feeling isolated.
The pantry (spacious like the upstairs unit) adds the finishing touch. It's these thoughtful details that make the suite feel intentionally designed, not just carved out of leftover square footage.
The Dining/Living Area
At 13'3" x 17'3", the dimensions deliver a proper living room that fits a full sofa and entertainment unit, plus defined dining space for a table that seats four comfortably. No awkward "leftover" space here–every square foot serves a purpose.
The layout thrives on flexibility as well. Entertain guests around a proper dining table without crowding the living area. Stream movies from a real couch, not a futon shoved against the wall. For investors, that means higher-quality listings; for families, it's actual living space, not just storage with a TV.
The Bathroom
The three-piece layout mirrors the practicality of the main floor bath, ensuring comfortable daily use for tenants or family members. The shower area is not cramped, and the vanity provides actual counter space. For families and tenants, it's the difference between feeling accommodated and feeling truly at home.
In Conclusion
Plan 21-0044 isn’t just a house, but a smart investment in versatility. Whether you’re building rental income, accommodating a growing family, or planning for the future, this design delivers. The main floor offers comfortable living, while the secondary suite unlocks serious potential. No wasted space, no half-measures.
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