If you've been searching for a 2.5 marla house plan that makes real use of a tight, narrow plot rather than feeling like a compromise, this 15×40 double storey house plan is built around exactly that brief. On a 600 sq. ft. footprint — one of the most common plot sizes on dense urban streets in Lahore and across Punjab — it fits 2 full bedrooms (each with its own attached bathroom), two kitchens, two separate living spaces, and a genuinely useful roof into a clean, two-level modern house.

Quick answer: This is a modern house — a 2.5 marla house plan on a 15×40 (600 sq. ft.) plot — with 2 bedrooms confirmed directly from the floor plans: 1 on the ground floor and 1 on the first floor, each with its own attached bathroom and dressing area. The ground floor also has a drawing room, a kitchen, a stair lobby, an Open-To-Sky (OTS) courtyard and a front porch; the first floor adds a lounge, a second kitchen, its own OTS space and a front terrace. A mumty floor on the roof holds the staircase head, storage and the overhead water tank. A full 2D house map for every level plus a 3D front elevation is included.

Whether you searched using the exact 15×40 house plan dimensions or the 2.5 marla house map name Ghar Plans lists it under, this page covers the complete floor-by-floor layout, what "OTS" actually means on the drawing, the elevation style, what's included, and what it costs to buy.

2.5 Marla House Plan – Key Details At A Glance

Quick answer: At a glance: a 2.5 marla (15×40 ft, 600 sq. ft.) plot, a modern house with a double storey house design — ground floor plus first floor, plus a compact mumty — 2 bedrooms in total (1 + 1), 2 attached bathrooms, two kitchens, an Open-To-Sky courtyard on each floor, a front porch and a front terrace.

15×40, 2.5 Marla — Plot Size Explained

Quick answer: 15 ft × 40 ft = 600 sq. ft. At the standard 225 sq. ft.-per-Marla conversion used across Pakistan, that's 2.67 Marla — slightly larger than a strict 2.5 Marla plot (562.5 sq. ft., or 15 ft × 37.5 ft). Ghar Plans lists it as a 2.5 marla house plan because that's the nearest common plot-size label buyers search for and developers sell under; the exact, drawing-accurate dimensions are always 15×40.

It's a small but genuine difference worth knowing before you buy: a plot listed as "2.5 Marla" in the market can run anywhere from about 550 to 600+ sq. ft. depending on the seller, and this 2.5 marla house map is drawn precisely for the 15×40 (600 sq. ft.) end of that range. If your own plot is exactly 15×37.5 ft (562.5 sq. ft., a strict 2.5 Marla) rather than 15×40 ft, our design team can adjust the room sizes slightly to fit — the room list and floor split stay the same either way.

Ground Floor Layout – 1 Bedroom, a Drawing Room & an Open-To-Sky Courtyard

Quick answer: The ground floor of this 2.5 marla house plan holds 1 bedroom with an attached bathroom and dressing area, a drawing room, a kitchen, a stair lobby, an Open-To-Sky (OTS) courtyard for light and air, and a covered front porch.

The ground floor is built to feel open despite the narrow 15×40 footprint. A drawing room sits at the front for guests, with the bedroom and its attached bath and dressing area kept toward the back for privacy. The kitchen and stair lobby fill the middle of the plan, and an Open-To-Sky (OTS) courtyard — a small internal light well, explained in full below — keeps the centre of the house bright and ventilated even though the plot has no side windows to speak of. A covered front porch completes the ground floor, giving the entrance some shelter and street presence before you even step inside this home drawing.

First Floor Layout – 1 More Bedroom, a Second Kitchen & a Terrace

Quick answer: The first floor of this 2.5 marla house design adds 1 more bedroom with its own attached bathroom and dressing area, a lounge, a second kitchen, a stair lobby, its own Open-To-Sky (OTS) space, and a front terrace.

Rather than leaving the first floor as a bare repeat of the ground floor, this double story house design gives it its own lounge and its own kitchen — a genuinely independent living setup, useful if you're planning to eventually rent the floor out, house a second small family, or simply want the upstairs to run without anyone needing to come down for everyday meals or living space. The bedroom here again gets a full attached bathroom and dressing area, its own OTS courtyard for light, and a front terrace that the ground floor's porch doesn't offer — genuinely useful outdoor space above street level.

The Mumty & Roof – Storage, Staircase & Water Tank

Quick answer: The roof of this 2.5 marla house plan is a genuine roof, not a third living floor: a compact mumty houses the staircase lobby and a storage area, alongside rooftop access and space for the overhead water tank (OHWT) — which is exactly why this stays an honest double storey house design rather than a design that quietly becomes three storeys.

Keeping the mumty this simple — stairs, storage, and the water tank — is a small but deliberate choice. It means the roof stays genuinely usable for laundry, water storage, or extra outdoor space, without adding the cost and maintenance of a third habitable floor. If you'd like the mumty enclosed further or extended into a small covered sitting area, our design team can adjust it at the customisation stage.

What Does "OTS" Mean on This House Map?

Quick answer: OTS stands for Open To Sky — a small open-air courtyard or light well built into the floor plan, common on compact Pakistani home drawing layouts where a narrow plot leaves little room for side windows. This 2.5 marla house map includes one on each floor.

On a 15×40 plot with walls shared or built close to the neighbouring plots on both sides, most rooms can't rely on side windows for daylight or air. An Open-To-Sky space solves that: a small, roofless internal opening that lets in natural light and lets warm air escape upward, rather than trapping it inside a fully sealed floor plan. It's a detail easy to miss on a 2.5 marla house plan at first glance, but it's one of the reasons this layout feels less boxed-in than a typical small house design.

Modern Front Elevation – Arched Windows & Balconies

Quick answer: The front elevation of this 2.5 marla house design is one of Ghar Plans' modern houses styles: arched windows, balconies, warm exterior lighting, and clean, contemporary architectural detailing — proportioned for a narrow 15×40 frontage.

A small plot doesn't have to mean a plain front. This elevation leans into arched window openings and balcony detailing for texture, paired with warm exterior lighting that gives the entrance a welcoming feel after dark — a genuinely modern house look rather than the flat, box-like elevation a lot of small house designs settle for. If you have a specific colour scheme or finish in mind for this home drawing, our design team can customise the elevation while keeping the underlying house map the same.

Why This 2.5 Marla House Plan Works

• A bedroom and a bathroom on every floor — genuine privacy without anyone climbing stairs just to reach the only bathroom in the house

• Two independent kitchens — the first floor can function on its own, useful for a rental portion or a second small household

• Open-To-Sky courtyards on both floors — real daylight and ventilation on a plot too narrow for side windows

• Outdoor space on every level — a front porch downstairs, a front terrace upstairs

• A true double storey house design — ground and first floor only, with the mumty kept as a genuine utility space, not a disguised third storey

• A striking modern house elevation — arched windows, balconies and warm exterior lighting

• Complete drawing set — a full home drawing (house map) for every level plus a 3D front elevation, not just a rough sketch

• Customisable — room sizes, the elevation finish, and minor layout tweaks can be adjusted to match your exact plot

What You Get When You Buy This House Plan

When you buy this house plan from Ghar Plans, you receive the complete set of architectural designs, delivered as downloadable digital files: the 2D house plan (layout) for the ground floor, first floor and mumty/roof, the 2D and 3D front elevation, working drawings, door and window schedule, foundation details, boundary wall drawing, excavation drawing, stair detail, section drawings, electrical drawings, plumbing drawings, schedule of construction, and a rendered layout — everything you need to hand to your contractor. Submission drawings for your development authority and structural drawings remain available as separate add-on services; our team can advise exactly what you'll need before construction starts. Use our free construction cost calculator to estimate the cost of building a home this size, or contact our team directly for a full construction quotation.

2.5 Marla House Plan – Price & Customisation

Quick answer: House plans at Ghar Plans, including this 2.5 marla house plan, are sold as an instant, ready-made design at a small one-time price — you'll find the exact price for this plan at the top of this page.

This house plan is priced the same way as our other ready-made designs — a small one-time cost, with the full set of architectural designs delivered digitally as soon as you buy. If you'd like the layout customised — a different elevation finish, the room sizes adjusted to your exact plot, or the OTS courtyard reworked — contact our team for a customisation quote, or check our pricing page for our full range of design and drawing services.

Why Buy This House Plan from Ghar Plans

Ghar Plans (GP Design and Construction) is a Pakistani house architectural design, interior design, construction, and building material supply company, headquartered in Lahore with completed residential, commercial, and corporate projects across cities in Punjab. Beyond ready-made designs like this 2.5 marla house plan, we offer 2D and 3D front elevation, working drawings, submission drawings, and full construction services if you decide to build — so the same team behind your home drawing can also build it.

We also share real construction knowledge on our YouTube channel, GP Design and Construction, trusted by over 140,000 subscribers who follow our house designs, construction tips, and project walkthroughs — so you can see our work and process before you buy. And if this particular layout isn't quite right for your plot, explore our other modern houses below, or use our free construction cost calculator to budget your full project.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bedrooms does this 2.5 Marla (15×40) house plan have?

This 2.5 marla house design has 2 bedrooms in total — 1 on the ground floor and 1 on the first floor — each with its own attached bathroom and dressing area.

Is this house plan single storey or double storey?

It's a genuine double storey house design (double story house design): a ground floor and a first floor, plus a compact mumty floor on the roof for storage, the staircase head and the water tank — not a livable third storey.

What size plot is this 2.5 Marla house map drawn for?

This 2.5 marla house map is drawn for a 15 ft × 40 ft plot (600 sq. ft.). At the standard 225 sq. ft.-per-Marla conversion, that's just over 2.5 Marla — the nearest common size label, and how Ghar Plans and most buyers refer to this plot.

What does "OTS" mean on the floor plan?

OTS stands for Open To Sky — a small open-air courtyard or light well built into both floors of this home drawing to bring in natural light and ventilation on a narrow, closely built plot.

What is the front elevation style of this house?

This is one of Ghar Plans' modern houses: the front elevation uses arched windows, balconies, warm exterior lighting and contemporary architectural detailing.

Does this house have two kitchens?

Yes — a kitchen on the ground floor and a second, independent kitchen on the first floor, so the upstairs floor can function on its own.

What do I get when I buy this house plan?

You receive the complete architectural designs as downloadable digital files — the 2D house plan for the ground floor, first floor and mumty, 2D and 3D front elevation, working drawings, schedules, foundation and section drawings, electrical and plumbing drawings, and a rendered layout. Submission drawings and structural drawings are available separately if your project needs them.

Can the floor plan or elevation be customised?

Yes. Our design team can adjust room sizes, the elevation finish, or the OTS layout to match your exact plot dimensions, for an additional customisation fee.

How much does this 2.5 Marla house plan cost?

House plans at Ghar Plans are priced as a small, one-time cost — you'll find the current price for this plan at the top of the page.

How much does it cost to construct a 2.5 Marla house in Pakistan?

Construction cost depends on your city, finishing standard, and material choices. Use our free construction cost calculator for an estimate.

Ready to Build on Your 2.5 Marla Plot?

A narrow plot doesn't mean a cramped home. This 2.5 marla house plan gives you 2 full bedrooms, 2 kitchens, Open-To-Sky courtyards on both floors, and a genuinely modern house elevation — all in one ready-made 15×40 double storey house plan. Buy this plan today, or message our team on WhatsApp if you'd like the layout customised to your exact plot before you order.