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What Makes a Good Porch?

The magic of a front porch comes from the way it is both private and public—belonging to the household, yet open to passersby. Sometimes it’s the perfect spot for reading a book or taking an afternoon nap. Other times it hosts a laptop supper or good conversation with friends. …

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May 28, 2025

Read more about the article A House with a Name

Named for the pear and cherry trees it nestles among, this cottage honors what came before.

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A House with a Name

When we built Third Street Cottages, we encouraged the new residents to name their homes. And they did—with names like Salmonberry, Pears & Cherries, and Hilltop. Each one carries a personal story. Then I hand-painted a sign for each of them. The idea came from the place where I grew…

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May 28, 2025

Lizzie Cottage

Lizzie Cottage This cottage has been designed to meet the full-time needs for a one-person household. It could also be a lovely retreat home for two people.At A Glance1 Story540 square feet1 Bedroom1 Bathroom Lizzie 540 1B 1B First Floor Living Kitchen: 19′-4″ x 11′ Dining Alcove: 7′-8″ x 3′ Bathroom:…

Outlook

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Rhody

Rhody Rhody 684 1B 1B 1G First Floor Living Room: Kitchen: Dining Room: Bedroom: 12' x 10'-7" Bathroom: full Total Area: 684 sf Footprint: 35' x 51' Floorplans & Elevations GoodFit License Agreement

Cabo

Cabo At just 16 by 34 feet, the Cabo offers a compact footprint with a surprisingly spacious feel. Thoughtfully designed and economically built, this one-bedroom cottage is rich in charm and function. The traditional exterior—with divided-lite windows, a Dutch-style front door, and classic trim—gives the Cabo a timeless cottage character.…

Saratoga

Saratoga With its simple gabled form, a four-lite center window flanked by square portholes, the Saratoga presents a quiet, welcoming face to the street. Though just 992 square feet, this home lives much larger than its footprint suggests. Inside, the main living space feels expansive, thanks to oversized and…

Hilltop

Hilltop Cottages This modest cottage is recognized by its friendly gables and welcoming porch. Stepping inside is warmhearted main room with a kitchen to the side. Hilltop 729 1B 1B The original Hilltop – a one-bedroom cottage with a built-in eating alcove, floor-to-ceiling shelving and an alternating-step stair…

Crab Point

Crab Point Cottage The root design of this home stems from the Betty Cottage series. This version is upscaled with white board & baton siding, contrasting dark metal-clad wood windows and lattice ornamentation at the entry porch. The interior has been built out with white painted paneling and wood…

Edgemoor Cottage

Edgemoor Cottage Inside and out, this cottage has character. A hipped roof with windows tucked under a Dutch gable. A room-sized porch topped with translucent roofing. A tall bay window with a deep sill off the living room. Built-in cabinets and bookshelves. All told, every detail brings delight to living.…