The raised cottage house is a unique type building used extensively in the coastal areas of the U.S. From the time when floors were built right on the ground, basements were eventually raised so that living space could be elevated above the humidity in the ground level structures. Although we dont generally worry about high humidity here on our Great Southern Plateau at nearly 2,000 ft elevation, the sense of a structure like this becomes evident when one sees the practicality of the walkout basement and the additional space for a whole other house. The thought applied to this custom designed and built home is really a tribute to the owners in this and all other regards. Well simply list some of the features: home situated to take advantage of forest and seasonal ridge views, high ceilings throughout, lighted plant shelf in LR/Great Room, inspiring stack stone fireplace wall, HVAC system...
The raised cottage house is a unique type building used extensively in the coastal areas of the U.S. From the time when floors were built right on the ground, basements were eventually raised so that living space could be elevated above the humidity in the ground level structures. Although we dont generally worry about high humidity here on our Great Southern Plateau at nearly 2,000 ft elevation, the sense of a structure like this becomes evident when one sees the practicality of the walkout basement and the additional space for a whole other house. The thought applied to this custom designed and built home is really a tribute to the owners in this and all other regards. Well simply list some of the features: home situated to take advantage of forest and seasonal ridge views, high ceilings throughout, lighted plant shelf in LR/Great Room, inspiring stack stone fireplace wall, HVAC system to take advantage of all economies in electricity and gas costs, wrap-around covered porch, beautiful oak hardwood floors, purplewood (also known as purpleheart) floors in MBR suite. African marble MBTH floors, tub with steam unit, large garden tub in MBR, split BR plan, spectacular hickory kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, double convection ovens, spacious and open floor plan in living/lounge areas, sun/exercise room off MBR. And now the basement/lower level: walk-out with double doors. It is extremely dry and inviting although not yet completed. It does have these features finished or in progress: high ceilings for more than adequate head room, large and spacious offices and work areas, 10.5 x 12.0 laundry room, huge walk-in ceramic tile shower, additional BR, another bathroom, storm safe room, stand-up tanning cubicle. In addition to HVAC and stack stone fireplace in LR/Great Room, lower level has stackstone flue with thermostatically controlled wood burning stove for chilly evenings and ambience. Much, much more. A must see at this reduced price!