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Tour this charming English cottage on Lake Washington surrounded by gardens

English cottage-style home exterior with brick chimney, shingle siding, and lush lavender garden

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Hughes Studio Architects, in partnership with Dyna Builders, has crafted this striking English cottage situated in Yarrow Point, Washington. This cottage’s décor is warm and inviting, blending traditional elegance with natural charm from the surrounding gardens. The lake reflects hues of marble and stone, while wide-plank reclaimed oak floors add rustic character.

French windows and doors fill the home with natural light, and fresh-cut flowers from the garden add a vibrant touch. Every piece of furniture is authentic, either carefully discovered or faithfully recreated. The home strikes a balance between cozy, intimate spaces and an open, flowing layout, with a kitchen designed for both culinary creativity and lively family gatherings.

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECTURE Hughes Studio Architects
CONTRACTOR Dyna Builders
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Scot Eckley Landscape Design
LANDSCAPING Hello, Garden
STYLIST Janna Lufkin

A Welcoming Front Porch and Entryway

Covered back porch with rocking chairs, porch swing, and potted greenery

Originally floated by barge from Tacoma to its current site in the 1940s, this home began life as a modest cabin. Reimagined as a quintessential English cottage, the redesign preserves the structure’s historical charm while accommodating modern comforts and functionality for a family that loves to gather and cook.⁠

A Charming Mudroom with Vintage Character

Mudroom with Dutch door, wall hooks, boot bench, and layered rugs

A Cozy Cottage Living Room with Stone Fireplace

Cozy living room with stone fireplace, white slipcovered furniture, and floral curtains

What We Love About This Home

This English cottage feels like it’s been here for generations. You can see it in the brick chimney and cedar shingles outside, the reclaimed oak floors and antique finds throughout. We especially love the layered mix of vintage and one-of-a-kind pieces, such as the Venetian mirrors, brass fixtures, and well-worn Windsor chairs, that give every room a collected-over-time feel. With the lake just steps from the dining room doors, the home is also as easy to live in as it is beautiful to look at.

Tell Us: What is your favorite room in this English cottage retreat? The flower-filled butler’s pantry, the lake-view dining room, or something else entirely? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other spectacular home tours that we have highlighted here on One Kindesign in the state of Washington:

Stone fireplace mantel with landscape painting and wingback chair

An English Country Kitchen with Garden Views

Open kitchen and dining area with island, pendant light, and layered rugs

Kitchen with wood hutch, black range, and center island beneath beamed ceiling

Kitchen with black range, brass hardware, and wall of garden-view windows

Kitchen corner with farmhouse sink, brass faucet, and built-in cabinetry

Kitchen island with soapstone counter beneath beamed ceiling

A Butler’s Pantry with a Farmhouse Sink

Butler's pantry with farmhouse sink, dark green cabinetry, and fresh cut flowers

Flower-arranging station with marble counters and casement windows overlooking garden

A Lakefront Dining Room with Water Views

Dining room with wood table, Windsor chairs, and lake view through open doors

A Classic Wet Bar with Brass Details

Wet bar with Venetian mirror, brass fixtures, and glass-front cabinets

A Family Room Filled with Global Finds

Family room with coffered ceiling, cream sofas, and eclectic artwork

Living room with coffered ceiling, stone fireplace, and antique tapestry

A Powder Room with Antique Charm

Powder room with brass console sink and ornate gold mirror

Cozy Cottage Bedrooms with Rustic Touches

Bedroom with black wood-burning stove and floral bedding

Spa-Inspired Bathrooms with Vintage Fixtures

Bathroom nook with marble vanity, plantation shutters, and slipcovered chair

Bedroom with brass bed frame, vaulted shiplap ceiling, and antique lantern light

White bathroom with freestanding tub, pedestal sink, and hexagon tile floor

Shiplap bathroom with pedestal sink, medicine cabinet, and marble shower surround

Double vanity bathroom with skylight, framed mirrors, and glass shower

Vaulted bedroom with candle chandelier, seating area, and French doors to lake-view deck

Staircase landing with console table, framed art, and sconces

Entry hall with black Dutch door, marble checkerboard floor, and ornate mirror

Side entry porch with boot bench overlooking lake and moored boats

Lush Garden Paths and Stone Landscaping

Flagstone garden path lined with stone walls, potted topiary, and lush landscaping

Guest cottage exterior with railed deck, patio seating, and surrounding evergreens

Rear view of shingle-style lakefront home with multiple balconies and manicured lawn

Twilight view of the home glowing with interior light, lawn chairs, and dining terrace

PHOTOGRAPHER Andrew Giammarco

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