Cottage Addition/Remodel

This growing family needed to substantially increase the size of their original 1941 cottage but did not want to lose its charm — or its front porch — in the process. We added a large addition at the back of the house and placed the second-story addition back from the front face of the house so that the original house could still be recognizable. At the side, a carport (designed to store a beloved classic car) and storage room at the lower level is capped with a bedroom/bathroom at the second level.

The lower level features an open living/dining/kitchen/den space and a guest bedroom and bath. Behind the kitchen is a laundry room with back porch access. Below the stairs, a desk area or command center is tucked away. A covered back porch opens to the back yard.

The upper level is an efficient design, with bedrooms, bath and primary suite spinning off the shared playroom space.

For a complete description, please click on the This Old House article about this home!