Timber Home &
Timber Frame Carriage House
Lake Winnipesaukee, NH
Phase 1: Timber Frame Carriage House
Phase 2: Timber Frame Home
| Timber Frame Carriage House (Phase 1):
Garage / Storage: 860 SF 2 Bedrooms
Main Floor Living: 1,225 SF Sleeping Loft
Sleeping Loft: 250 SF 2 Baths
Total (w/o garage) 1,475 SF Timber Frame
SIP Panels
Timber Frame House (Phase 2):
First Floor Main Living 2,132 SF 4 Bedrooms
2nd Floor Main Living 990 SF 3 1/2 Baths
2nd Floor Garage 560 SF
Total 3,682 SF
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We met Linda and
Ernie in July 2008 during the Lakeside Living Expo in Gilford, NH and
spent some time discussing their plans to build a lakefront home and
their building site requirements. Since then, they have been gathering
their notes and generating a wish list of items we will incorporate
into their custom home design and architectural plans of their timber
frame home, which will be their main residence and a separate timber
frame carriage house for guests.
Nestled
within 2.5 acres on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, their site
captures not only pristine lake views, but two mountain ranges,
including a view of Castle in the Clouds from their dock. Rarely do we
find such a perfect site for a timber frame home and carriage house in
the lakes region which has not already been developed as we discovered
last month during our site visit. Ernie and Linda are looking forward
to cross country skiing and hiking on the existing walking trails that
intersect with the area’s public trails – something they looked for
when searching for the ideal property location for their new custom
home.
Their
lakefront property will be developed in accordance with the
Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act, which went into effect in 1994
to protect New Hampshire lakes and ponds as a result of construction
and land use activities close to their shorelines. In 2008 the
Shoreland Protection Act went through a stringent reevaluation, which
includes revised regulations on shoreline frontage and a new “Natural
Woodland Buffer”. Architect Jeremy Bonin will design this custom
timber frame home and carriage house to blend in with its natural
environment while meeting all of the lakefront restrictions and
regulations.
Conveniently,
Ernie and Linda will stay on their vacation property less than five
minutes from the building site during construction, which will allow
them to easily monitor the progress of their custom home design and
construction of the timber frame.
The timber house will be built after the carriage house is completed. Click a house plan for a larger image.
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The timber frame carriage house will be built first, as Phase 1.
One
of the goals of the carriage house is to maximize living space while
balancing storage (cars, seasonal items, etc.). The design of timber
frame carriage house makes good use of its space. The lower level
houses is large enough to house two cars, a laundry room, storage, and
additional bathroom for the upstairs residence.
The
upper level of the carriage house is a compact, yet efficient design.
Two bedrooms are minimal in size yet the main living area has a grand
open feel with views towards the lake. A sleeping loft is accessible
by a ladder next to the kitchen, adding a fun spot for overnight
youngsters as well as storage in the low eaves spaces. The ladder
eliminates the need for another stairway and increases living space.
The
dining, kitchen, and living areas are open to the timber frame
cathedral ceiling, while ample windows take advantage of beautiful lake
views. The architectural style of the carriage house will match the
timber frame home, blending it with its environment and provide
continuity.
Click on the floor plans below for a larger image. Check back for updates as the timber frame design progresses!
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