A COTTAGE IN TOWN

Built in 1882 in the historic Spanish colonial center of town, what was originally a simple schoolhouse adjacent to the local timber mill had later been added onto and renovated. Intending to restore the character of the cottage to its original vernacular roots, great care was taken to respect and restore the original spirit of the structure with a relaxed approach sensible for a cottage near the beach.

Work included sensitive additions to the exterior with outdoor shower and pergola, renovations to the interiors, and a complete re-envisioning of the garden and hardscape. With a small footprint of both home and plat, thoughtful plantings and architecture serve to frame quiet moments and inviting spaces to gather.

Photography by Grant Legan.

Photography by Rob Culpepper
See this project’s feature in Garden & Gun here