House Description

This modern stone cottage integrates traditional materials with a contemporary spatial layout. The plan is straightforward and compact, supporting efficient construction and maintenance. Veneer stone walls and expressed heavy timber rafters anchor the structure visually, while a rusted metal roof provides durability and contrast, reinforcing the design’s reference to a vernacular rustic past. At the heart of the home, a spacious Great Room opens through large glass doors to the front and back patios, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. Two secondary bedrooms are separated by an acoustically insulated wall to enhance privacy, while a high transom window between the interior bathroom and bedroom introduces natural daylight deep into the plan. There is a conditioned attic above the support rooms around the Master Bedroom for additional storage. At an efficient 1,612 square feet, this three-bedroom, three-bath layout suits comfortable family living, a relaxing vacation retreat, or a welcoming Airbnb rental.

This design promotes an environmentally sustainable and healthy structure and is affordable to maintain as the building ages. Some of the features are as follows:

• The super-insulated building shell uses traditional 2x6 framing with Huber Zip System® R-12 Insulated Panels for external insulation.
• The extra insulation, combined with a smaller building size, means the house will use less energy to heat and cool.
• Durable, low-maintenance veneer stone and metal roof exterior finishes reduce long-term maintenance costs and wildfire risk.
• Interior materials are specified to be low or no-VOC to provide healthy indoor air quality.