One Story vs Two Story Homes at Parkland Royale: Astoria vs Barony

"One story vs two story homes is a choice most Parkland buyers face. At Parkland Royale in Parkland, FL, the choice is simple: seven of the eight Lennar plans have two floors, and the Astoria is the only one-story plan. The Astoria has five bedrooms, four baths and about 3,205 square feet. The Barony is the closest two-story match at about 3,283 square feet. Recent starting prices for the Astoria have run about two hundred thousand dollars above the Barony's. Call 561-704-0091 for today's numbers.

Below we compare the two ways of living and put the Astoria next to the Barony.

Living on one floor

A one-story home puts everything on a single level. The bedrooms, the kitchen, the laundry and the living areas are all on the same floor.

Here is why people like it:

• No stairs. You never carry laundry or groceries up and down.

• Easy for every age. Young kids and older relatives both find it simple.

• Everything is close. You can hear the kids from the kitchen.

• Easy to keep an eye on. One floor is simple to look after.

And here is what to think about:

• A wider footprint. The same square footage takes more ground, so the house is wider than a two-story home.

• Less distance between rooms. Bedrooms may be closer to the living areas, which means less separation at night.

• Fewer options. Only one plan at Parkland Royale is a single story.

Living on two floors

A two-story home puts bedrooms upstairs and living areas downstairs, in most plans.

Why people like it:

• More separation. Sleeping areas are away from the main rooms.

• More plans to pick from. Seven of the eight plans here have two floors.

• Extras upstairs. Many have a game room, loft or bonus room.

• Balconies. Several plans have a balcony off the upstairs bedrooms.

What to think about:

• Stairs. You will use them every day.

• Distance. A bedroom can be far from the kitchen.

Astoria vs Barony

These two plans are close in size. They are the best pair to compare.

Both have five bedrooms and four full baths. The Barony adds a half bath, a third garage bay and a bonus room. The Astoria keeps everything on one level.

How the rooms feel

The numbers below come from the builder's plan drawings.

Astoria. The family room is about 17 ft 9 in by 20 ft 7 in. The living room is about 19 ft 7 in by 17 ft 9 in. The kitchen is about 11 ft 10 in by 16 ft 4 in. The owner's suite is about 13 ft 11 in by 19 ft 11 in. The covered terrace is about 25 ft by 12 ft 2 in. A bedroom near the front entry has its own full bath.

Barony. The great room is about 16 ft 11 in by 20 ft 11 in. The owner's suite upstairs is about 16 ft by 18 ft 4 in. The covered terrace is about 17 ft 2 in by 8 ft 8 in. One bedroom is on the first floor. The other four rooms for sleeping are upstairs.

The Astoria has two big living spaces on the first floor, a family room and a living room. The Barony has one big great room and a bonus room upstairs. The Astoria's covered terrace is also much longer.

For a full look at each plan, see the Astoria page and the Barony page.

Which one fits you?

Pick the Astoria if:

• you want no stairs

• someone in the family needs a bedroom with no steps

• you like big, open rooms on one level

Pick the Barony if:

• you want a three-car garage

• you like a bonus room upstairs

• you want the lower starting price of the two

Other two-story plans also have a first-floor bedroom. The Marquis, Regent, Valemont and Barony each have one. That gives you a main-floor place to sleep without choosing a one-story home. Compare all eight in our plan guide.

A note on the price

The Astoria is smaller than the Barony, but it has started at a higher price. One reason is that it sits in the Monarch Collection. Monarch plans, in general, have started higher than Crown plans. We cannot say what else drives the difference. If price matters, call us and we will look at today's numbers together. You can also read Crown vs Monarch.

What every plan has

Lennar lists the same core features across plans. These include concrete block construction, impact-resistant windows and doors, quartz counters, and 10-foot ceilings on the first floor. Read more in what is included. If you need space for relatives, read about multigenerational homes too.

Everyday life in each

Laundry. In a one-story home, the laundry room is on the same level as the bedrooms. In a two-story home, it may be on the first floor or on the second, depending on the plan. Ask which one you are touring.

Noise. On two floors, the bedrooms are above or apart from the living areas. That can help if someone sleeps early or late. In a one-story home, you can use the layout instead. Look at how far the bedrooms are from the family room.

Guests. A first-floor guest bedroom helps in both styles. The Astoria has one near the front entry with its own bath. It is a good fit for someone who does not want stairs.

Outdoor living. Every plan has a covered terrace. The Astoria's is about 25 feet long. The Barony's is about 17 feet long. Stand in each one and picture your own table and chairs.

Storage. Ask about closets and the garage. The Barony has room for three cars. The Astoria has room for two.

Test it yourself

Walk the Astoria and the Barony on the same day. Go up and down the Barony's stairs a few times. Walk the whole Astoria from the garage door to the far bedroom. Which one feels better? Your feet will tell you faster than any chart.

Common Questions

Walk both floor plans

Seeing the Astoria and the Barony in person is the best test. Call 561-704-0091 or Walk Astoria and Barony — Schedule a Visit and we will help you compare."