This delightful 3-bedroom cottage is designed to drastically cut heating and cooling cost without adding substantial building cost. The wise use of 1,086 s.f. of living space creates a fully functional home tucked within a very compact shape. The kitchen, dining and living areas are very open to create the look and feel of a much larger home. The full-size kitchen includes all of the typical amenities and has a large island complete with eating bar. The master suite has volume ceilings, a four-piece bath, and a large walk-in closet. The secondary bedrooms have large closets and private access to the Jack-and-Jill bathroom. All bathrooms feature a spacious linen closet! The rear entry has a French door with sidelights that opens on to a spacious deck that is perfect for entertaining. This is a lovely home for first-time buyers or even those who want to scale back from larger homes. Small can be better and this delightful design proves the point!
Energy-saving features include:
1. Insulated doors and windows
2. 2x6 exterior walls with R19 insulation
3. Modified Roof Design to accommodate 12 R38 ceiling insulation
4. Positive vapor barrier to enhance comfort control
5. Centrally located plumbing and heating/AC for added efficiency
6. Small footprint to minimize land and building cost
7. Properly oriented, this home is designed to provide natural solar gain
8. New and improved framing techniques that allow previously un-insulated areas to become insulated.
