This stunning stone and wood cottage, designed by DeForest Architects, is nestled in a tranquil wooded site near Port Townsend, Washington. It has breathtaking west-facing views over Puget Sound. The design harmoniously blends natural materials with the serene beauty of the surroundings, creating a modern and timeless retreat.
“Strong Grounded Cozy” were the inspirational words that reflected the owner’s desire to put down roots in her own peaceful sanctuary. The salvaged Italian stone cladding anchors the two-bedroom, two-bath house to the landscape, while the fine divided-lite windows provide a contrast with the heavy walls. The iconic traditional gabled roof and modest scale add to the feeling of coziness, while modern details and amenities keep it fresh.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT DeForest Architects CONTRACTOR Lockhart Suver INTERIOR DESIGN NB Design Group LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Allworth Design STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Harriott Valentine Engineers
Finely crafted details and quality materials enrich this relatively small space and provide a feeling of luxury. Uncompromising craftsmanship holds up to scrutiny at every turn, from the perfect entry paneling to the limewashed walls and ceilings to the tactile solid metal light switches.
Guest comfort and privacy were paramount. A second ensuite bedroom, subtly separated from the primary suite, has its own water-view corner window, private terrace, gas fireplace, refreshment station, plus its own rich look-and-feel.
The cottage’s size was carefully limited to allow it to serve as a detached accessory dwelling unit to a larger main house someday. The master plan includes a garage/party barn with a west-facing outdoor kitchen and lounge in addition to the cottage and main house. The landscape is artfully designed as an integrated estate that will be developed in phases, livable and beautiful at each moment in time.
What We Love: This stone and wood cottage provides its inhabitants with a warm and welcoming home for everyday living and entertaining. We especially love the living room with its floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and expansive walls of glazing, which frame tranquil views of Puget Sound. Overall, the project team did a fabulous job of creating a relaxing refuge on the water that will surely be enjoyed by family and friends for years to come.
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Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other amazing home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Washington: See this cozy rustic bunkhouse getaway on Guemes Island, Washington and This Queen Anne style home in Seattle gets the most dreamy makeover.
PHOTOGRAPHER Andrew Giammarco
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