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Small and Stylish, 6 One-Bedroom Homes Cute as a Button

Move over, tiny houses. We understand the allure of going compact, but it doesn’t mean you have to cram your entire life into less than 500 square feet. You can simply live small—in a one-bedroom house. Scads of small cottages were built before tiny homes became the thing, and they offer creature comforts tiny homes lack. You’ll find no loft-style bedrooms, self-composting toilets, or origami-like living situations in these one-bedroom homes.

They could serve as a perfect starter home for first-time buyers or “paring down” pad for empty nesters. In a mix of urban and rural settings, we found six one-bedroom abodes for sale that are utterly cute—and provide just enough living space. New homeowners might do well to pick up a copy of Marie Kondo’s “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” or hire a home organizer. So open the door and have a look…

44 Franklin St, Provincetown, MA

Price: $699,000
Small status: P-Town has a deservedly cool rep, and the cedar-shake siding on this two-story, 645-square-foot cottage (with 1.5 baths) in the West End is charming. And we’re in love with the landscaping! Built in 1870, the cottage has modern updates including Caesarstone quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen, and vaulted ceiling with exposed beams in the master bedroom. The small home sits on a large 5,227-square-foot lot. Cookouts, anyone?

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Elm Ave, Okauchee, WI

Price: $177,500
Small status: Located just west of Milwaukee in affluent Lake Country—which includes Okauchee Lake—this 1920 two-story bungalow (with 1.5 baths) boasts barn beams and skylights. Updates include a deck, french doors, and an inspiring home office with wood walls and ceiling. And with 1,300 square feet of living space in this home, having a single bedroom doesn’t mean you’ll be cramped.

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1 Nassau Ln, Key West, FL

Price: $440,000
Small status: This 486-square-foot cottage—built in 1918—four blocks from the water packs in a lot of design and warmth with cathedral ceilings, hardwood flooring, and plenty of sunlight. Curb appeal consists of tropical foliage in perfect pitch with the region, as well as white paint with green trim on the exterior. Chill on either of the two small porches—with a rum runner, perhaps? (Motorcycle not included.)

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620 Warbass Way, Friday Harbor, WA

Price: $550,000
Small status: Yeah, it’s technically a houseboat, but this 650-square-foot home is filled with luxuries like a soaking tub, galley-style kitchen with an island, and wood paneling throughout. There are two three-sided decks to enjoy the view, as well as many sets of sliding-glass doors and window-walled rooms to help bring light in.

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8768 Wonderland Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Price: $799,900
Small status: While the 1949 bungalow tucked into Laurel Canyon clocks in at only 712 square feet, the lot size is just over 5,000 square feet, with the option to either add to the structure or build another as your lifestyle changes. With terraced steps to the front door, a flagstone patio, and french doors to a wooden deck, the outdoor living is just as sweet.

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804 Ojo de la Vaca Road, Santa Fe, NM

Price: $130,000
Small status: Nestled on nearly 22 acres (with an option to purchase 100 additional acres), the one-bedroom, 718-square-foot cabin features knotty wood paneling, a corrugated metal roof, and two wood-burning stoves. Santa Fe, with its culture and restaurants, is just 25 minutes away by car. But this cabin is very rustic, with three water tanks and—as of right now—no bathroom or kitchen. Phone and DSL service will need to be brought in. But don’t forget the view and the privacy!

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