Be inspired.

Own a home that inspires—and empowers you to live well, yet lightly… to connect with others…and to enjoy open spaces, beautiful details and a simpler way of life.  

Cottage Homes are filled with spirit and happy informality, something that’s often missing from today’s cold, oversized mansions. All of the wasted space so common in today’s traditional “big box” houses has purposely been designed out of our Cottage Homes. We have worked hard to make them functional for the everyday.  Whether hosting a small dinner party, a family gathering, or spending some quiet time alone – Cottage Homes live large.

Our small-footprint homes are new, yet embody the authentic styling, detailed architectural elements, charm, and character of homes built in a different era. They are homes worthy of passing down to future generations.

In developing a realistic overall budget for the project, Cottage Homes projects the site cost involved then calculates the home cost. You help select a style and materials. Checking off a list of options for your home makes it easier to get to a set price that you can afford without hidden costs.

So Many Great Featured to Enjoy

Interior

• Open floor plan with 1st floor master bedroom
• All main rooms have two exposures, flooded with natural light
• Kitchens:  Energy Star rated appliances (refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave), WaterSense fixtures, hardwood cabinetry
• Bathrooms:  WaterSense fixtures and dual flush toilets
• Laundry:  Energy Star rated appliances
• No/low V.O.C. paints and finishes
• Oak hardwood floors w/low VOC finis

Mechanicals

• Forced Air HVAC:  Mitsubishi high efficiency, multi-zone Mr. Slim air source heat pump
• Venmar heat recovery ventilator, for continuous fresh air circulation
• High efficiency Rheem electric water heater, .94 energy factor
• Solar Energy Ready:  wired and plumbed for photo voltaic and thermal (hot water) panels
• eMonitor electronic energy consumption monitoring system

Exterior

• Windows & exterior doors:  noise minimizing tripled glazed; Low-e, U value: 2 (R=5), gas filled; half screen, simulated divided lites, single hung
  
• Insulation:  exceeds IECC 2009 Energy Code by up to 85% (walls R=40 min, roof R=50 min, basement R=26 min).  Mixed blown-in cellulose, closed-cell spray foam (CCSF)
• Siding & trim:  low/no maintenance Hardie and Trex with recycled content
•  Roof: asphalt architectural shingles with 30 year warranty
•  Deck:  Trex recycled content decking