Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Best Not So Big House

Love this transformation of a not so pretty run-down 1930's caretaker's house on a 17 acre farm in Connecticut into the cutest little cottage. The Owners are currently living here while restoring the historic farmhouse elsewhere on the property. Once that task is complete, this cottage will become the guest house. My favourite detail is the new sun-room on the eastern side of the the building.

Posted by Millie at 8:03 AM
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27 comments:

  1. The Shiny PebbleMarch 17, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    I love little, quaint homes. One day I shall move into one. We often buy our homes as a symbol of our station, so builders will always go for bigger, greater, gigantemous... Dreaming of a cottage lifestyle someday...

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  2. C.J.March 17, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    wow, I sure would live there... thanks for the lovely photos.

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  3. DebraMarch 17, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    would say that this little guest cottage is just perfection. Now I'd like to see the main house!!!

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  4. CatherineMarch 17, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    Hi Millie, What a wonderful transformation into a charming cottage. They added so much old charm with the porch, the white clapboards, the second story...so very nice and classic. xoTrina

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  5. Charlotta WardMarch 17, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Stunning! Also love that round wood fire holder on the wrap-around veranda.

    Beautiful find. Thanks for sharing.

    xCharlotta

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  6. red tickingMarch 17, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    love love love love love love love love love love......

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  7. Brabourne FarmMarch 17, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    It's amazing what a little bit of imagination can do! Leigh

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  8. Boxwood TerraceMarch 17, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    That's a sweet little house in what looks like an ideal setting. The interior is probably adorable too!

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  9. Janine MarshallMarch 17, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Hi Millie,

    Enjoyed seeing the before and after photo's here. The owner have done such an amazing job, anytime I see something like this I wonder if I ever had the chance to do something like this, would I be able to pull it off this well!!??!! Very classical, love upstairs, the sunroom and verandah. Hope you are enjoying your day.
    Take care.
    Janine
    XXOO
    N.W. Coast Tassie

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  10. KarenaMarch 17, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Millie, Studio, great living space, I adore this little gem!

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  11. Kerri - Driftwood InteriorsMarch 17, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Just gorgeous Millie. I can only imagine what the main house is like if this is the 'guest' house!
    Kerri x

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  12. AnonymousMarch 17, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    Oh my, what a gorgeous transformation! They did such a great job, I love seeing such potential brought out for all to see. That sunroom has beautiful windows, I can imagine the light in there would be heavenly! Not to be nosey.. but I really want to see that barn off to the side now...
    :)

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  13. Porchlight InteriorsMarch 17, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Wow, what a gorgeous transformation! Very cute! Tracey xx

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  14. Jacqueline @ HOMEMarch 17, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Dear Mill's,
    It's so refreshing to see a more modest home in blogland. I get a bit fed up with seeing luxurious, over-the-top type homes that, not many of us can afford, which are often quite sterile and impersonal, wheras this has character and a soul and looks wonderful. A truly glorious restoration. XXXX

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  15. AngeMarch 17, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    Millie - your recent posts suggest a hankering to move to further pastures... Are these hints to MOTH about quitting down under? Or to move the renos along at a 'more appropriate' pace?

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  16. Ewa in the GardenMarch 17, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    what an incredible transformation is this! absolutely great. I love the new house..

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  17. UnknownMarch 17, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    Oh, I would move in here in a heartbeat, I love it! Such character and charm.

    :)

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  18. vicki archerMarch 17, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    That cottage is just beautiful Millie...xv

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  19. mondocherryMarch 17, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Driving up the driveway to that house would make me smile every time. I love that it is not pretentious in any way.
    Clare x

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  20. Renée FinbergMarch 17, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    amazing transformation!!
    the finished house reminds me of a house i love in maine.
    it has the wrap around porch etc etc.

    love x

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  21. SusieMarch 18, 2010 at 4:51 AM

    Beautiful Millie - full of character and life...x

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  22. debra @ 5th and stateMarch 18, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    what an amazing vision! love those before and afters. cannot wait to see the "real" house.
    best
    debra

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  23. Vanya WilkinsonApril 5, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    WOW impressive before and after! So pretty now

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  24. diana shae decorFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Wow - An AMAZING renovation!
    Saving this post!

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  25. rose hill farmMarch 10, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    Millie....Who did the work on this renovation? Is there anywhere I can see more before and after pictures? They did such a wonderful job.

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  26. rose hill farmMarch 10, 2014 at 12:07 AM

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  27. ERASISTIBLEMarch 17, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    Hello! I love the porch. I have a story and a half house that sits the same way on the lot. I wanted to make an addition on the front but could not figure out how to make it look right. The way the porch extends past the sunroom could be the perfect solution. Would you please tell me how deep the porch is? I would be forever grateful.....

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And none will hear the postman's knock
Without a quickening of the heart.
For who can bear to feel himself forgotten?
~W.H. Auden

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