Wednesday, June 22, 2011

The Cottage- Exterior

I have been blessed in my life to have 2 of my lifelong dreams come true.  The first was to own a bed and breakfast, which we had and loved for 8 years until I got burned out!!  The second was to have our own cottage in Northern Michigan.  The cottage we purchased 3 years ago and we have been adding our own touches.

The cottage is all new inside and was renovated by the builder we bought it from.  It does sit on a 1940's foundation and still has many original interior features.  It is just 3 blocks from an inland lake and 1 mile from Lake Michigan!!

It is about 1400 sq. feet with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, a large kitchen, and a sunporch.  It sits on about an acre of land.  Just the perfect size for a cottage for 2, and of coarse 2 yorkie girls!!

The front

Another front view!

The view from the deck.  A small stream runs thru the property!


The front porch

Garage entry door.  Note wooden charger now a chalkboard house number sign!


Iris by the front porch!





This little place had been so much fun and we escape there whenever possible!! Stay tuned for more photos of inside as we work on each room!!

Kari

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