Home Design Features: First Floor: 938 SF 4 Bedrooms Second Floor: 800 SF 2 Full Baths Total SF: 1738 SF
Energy Efficient Systems and Materials: SIP panels Radiant heat
Kenneth & Sally are planning to build a small home on their property on Dan Hole Pond in Tuftonboro, NH. Their existing cozy family lakefront cottage (with 100' of water frontage), which they have owned for over forty years, is a gathering place for members of the family during summers.
Now that their children have grown and have children of their own, the cottage has become too small for all of the family to enjoy together. Kenneth decided to build another lakefront home adjacent to the existing cottage for his children and grandchildren to stay during summer months.
The site work, including septic and well, are already
underway for the home.The preliminary
design is for this small lakefront home is just over 1700 square feet. The
small home is based on a traditional cape form with 4-foot knee walls on
the second floor with some classic cottage detailing, such as the shingles in
the gable dormers, larger rake and eave overhangs.A large 8' porch provides access to the
entry, and wraps around both the side and front of the home to maximize views
of the lake and bring the outdoors into the home.The dining room features French doors which
open to the porch, and the living room has large windows which also help take
full advantage of the lake scenery. A
fireplace will help take the chill off of autumn nights.
The open dining / living areas include built-ins for plateware, and the kitchen includes a small breakfast counter and stools. A large walk-in pantry provides additional storage space for the kitchen, and the mechanical room is housed conveniently behind the pantry pass-through door. The L in the stairs provides the perfect spot for an entry closet, while a small bench allows swimmers to towel off and remove sandals before entering the cottage.
A first-floor bedroom includes dual closets and a full bath with whirlpool tub / shower. A large window in the Master Bedroom also looks out over the porch and the lake.
Additional features in this energy efficient home design include:
* Main living areas (living, dining room, master bedroom) on the first floor face the lake side of the home. * The entry, kitchen, pantry, bath and utility are all placed on the street side of the home. * The entry stair and foyer are open to the second floor, with a short hall that leads to the three bedrooms and bath upstairs.
The small, efficient home design will lend itself to using SIP panels (structural insulated panels) and should provide a fantastic opportunity to heat the home with radiant floor heat if Ken and Sally choose to head in that direction.
