Nineteenth post in the series
"Living Large in Small Spaces"
4348 Point View Walk listing by Amy Raymond, Windmere Real Estate/South Whidbey |
Hello Cottage Friends!
Thank you for joining me for another edition of Living Large In Small Spaces.
Today we're going to tour a beach cottage full of character, and I also have some personal news to share with you.
But first, our tour. . .
The cottage is located in Langley, Washington on Whidbey Island. What I admire about this vintage shake-shingle charmer (besides the fantastic Sandy Point location) is its condition and historic integrity. I think you'll appreciate it, too.
The 1220 square foot cottage, built in 1917, has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a sleeping porch.
From the entry to the rear of the cottage -- and all points in between -- beadboard reigns. On the walls, on the ceiling. . . and I believe it may all be original to the cottage, which to me is pretty exciting.
Built-in shelves run the length of the entry hall and reinforce the casual tone of the home.
Lots of windows mean an abundance of natural light and fantastic views of the Saratoga Passage.
A wood-burning stove in the fireplace ensures warm, cozy living room chats, or naps.
Furnishings are an eclectic mix of vintage, antique and a little bit of modern whimsy.
The scale of this dining set is perfect for this small room. Natural wood looks so warm and makes a nice contrast against the white walls .
I'm in love with this bed. (Why is it I always want the beds from the homes I show you?)
The kitchen has no doubt been updated over time.
The owners did a great job of maintaining the vintage look while adding modern conveniences.
Notice the little pail hanging on the antique hook? It appears to be holding a chalkboard eraser and extra chalk. Cute idea.
Like the kitchen, the bathroom is pure vintage cottage.
French doors lead to the back deck.
This cottage offers an abundance of outdoor living space.
There are a quite a few exterior doors, but in my opinion that just adds to the charm. And probably provides nice cross breezes in the summer.
A vine-covered trellis in the back of the house offers shade and privacy.
An outdoor shower is a good idea for cleaning off the sand from the beach.
A charming cottage on the water. Who could ask for more?
I received no compensation for featuring this cottage, and I'm not endorsing its purchase, nor the realtor, nor the real estate listing.
For more information about this cottage, see Amy Raymond's listing at Windermere Realty.
Now, friends, for my news (drum roll, please).
We'll soon be breaking ground on our new cottage!
Yes! The building permit was approved on Wednesday.
Here's a sneak peak of the cottage: an architectural rendering compliments of my husband, who is the architect and artist.
We kept to our goal of a small, affordable cottage; it's 667 square feet. Twenty-seven square feet larger than our previous home. Those of you who have been following our odyssey know the effort it's taken us to get here. We've learned a lot through the challenges, though, and I believe the final outcome will be well worth all the work and patience.
I'll be posting more about the cottage design and sharing our construction progress here at A Joyful Cottage. I hope you'll join me on the journey.
Blessings,
Today we're going to tour a beach cottage full of character, and I also have some personal news to share with you.
But first, our tour. . .
The cottage is located in Langley, Washington on Whidbey Island. What I admire about this vintage shake-shingle charmer (besides the fantastic Sandy Point location) is its condition and historic integrity. I think you'll appreciate it, too.
The 1220 square foot cottage, built in 1917, has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a sleeping porch.
From the entry to the rear of the cottage -- and all points in between -- beadboard reigns. On the walls, on the ceiling. . . and I believe it may all be original to the cottage, which to me is pretty exciting.
Built-in shelves run the length of the entry hall and reinforce the casual tone of the home.
Lots of windows mean an abundance of natural light and fantastic views of the Saratoga Passage.
A wood-burning stove in the fireplace ensures warm, cozy living room chats, or naps.
Furnishings are an eclectic mix of vintage, antique and a little bit of modern whimsy.
The scale of this dining set is perfect for this small room. Natural wood looks so warm and makes a nice contrast against the white walls .
I'm in love with this bed. (Why is it I always want the beds from the homes I show you?)
The kitchen has no doubt been updated over time.
The owners did a great job of maintaining the vintage look while adding modern conveniences.
Notice the little pail hanging on the antique hook? It appears to be holding a chalkboard eraser and extra chalk. Cute idea.
Like the kitchen, the bathroom is pure vintage cottage.
French doors lead to the back deck.
This cottage offers an abundance of outdoor living space.
A vine-covered trellis in the back of the house offers shade and privacy.
An outdoor shower is a good idea for cleaning off the sand from the beach.
A charming cottage on the water. Who could ask for more?
I received no compensation for featuring this cottage, and I'm not endorsing its purchase, nor the realtor, nor the real estate listing.
For more information about this cottage, see Amy Raymond's listing at Windermere Realty.
Now, friends, for my news (drum roll, please).
We'll soon be breaking ground on our new cottage!
Yes! The building permit was approved on Wednesday.
Here's a sneak peak of the cottage: an architectural rendering compliments of my husband, who is the architect and artist.
We kept to our goal of a small, affordable cottage; it's 667 square feet. Twenty-seven square feet larger than our previous home. Those of you who have been following our odyssey know the effort it's taken us to get here. We've learned a lot through the challenges, though, and I believe the final outcome will be well worth all the work and patience.
I'll be posting more about the cottage design and sharing our construction progress here at A Joyful Cottage. I hope you'll join me on the journey.
Blessings,
Join me next Saturday for another post in the special series
Living Large in Small Spaces
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