Bilbo Baggins: “I think I’m quite ready
for another adventure.”
(Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Return of the King)
for another adventure.”
(Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Return of the King)
Now that we have bought the lot for our villa home and signed the contract with “Builder Mike”, construction will commence!
Our new Grey Havens will be located within a recently developed subdivision and just a couple of miles away from our previous country cottage. It be in the villa section, where homeowners are not responsible for yard work. There are several floor plans and outside designs to choose for a villa home. The architect is Jonathan Miller, who specializes in charming traditional styles. Below is the architect’s conceptual drawing of the design we chose.
One of these home styles has been completed so far, and this is how it turned out.
Our cottage will have the garage located on the right-hand side. There will also be a walking trail built on one side of our lot, winding down off the hill to the entrance drive and clubhouse. With no basement, we will be adjusting to about 40% less space than our previous home. But it will be cozy and beautiful, situated on a lot that backs up to woodlands. It is the "retirement home" that we have been waiting for!
So get ready for news about our building activities and adventures in the weeks and months ahead!
Enjoy the adventure! We looked a very similar home here in NC! It is lovely.
ReplyDeleteWell, for heavens sake! What a beautiful home you have chosen! Can't wait to see it all in progress and all the fun decisions you get to make!
ReplyDeleteOh! I like it, very cute! I know you'll be so happy there. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! I hope your new home will give you as much joy (and a lot less work) than your beloved Grey Havens I.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! That still looks like a big house and so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour last home really was to die for and I know whatever you build again will soon look just as special!
It's beautiful! I can imagine you two in matching rockers on the front porch. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! What an amazing home to spend your retirement in. Love the quote you chose. So perfect for those times of change we all face. I'm a huge Hobbit and Lord of the Rings fan!
ReplyDeleteI looooove your new house plans!!!! Very nice!!!!!! xxxRobby
ReplyDeleteIt looks just beautiful!!!! What fun to be stating this new adventure.
ReplyDelete:)Doreen
this is lovely!! i am so happy you found someon to buy your home, and appreciciate the love and work you put into it. My sister and Bil bought a hone much like this new one..it i in an area also that all work and upkeep of lawns is done..though she adds her finsihing rtouches of favorite flowers etc..they do all the mulching weeding mowing..it is great! what an enjoyable place to retire...i am so happy for you both! Cindy
ReplyDeleteWow! That looks really awesome. I am happy for you!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!! Now how long is it going to be before you have your new cottage? No yardwork - awesome. I know you will make it special. Hugs! Merry Christmas season, my friend. -Jackie
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be GORGEOUS!!! I'm SO excited for you "three"!!!! We want lots of pictures during the process to! Hope you use the wood shingles and all that stone! Wonderful "english" look!
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It looks as though it will be wonderful. A little smaller is less to keep clean. Down sizing is an adjustment but a REALLY good one! :)
ReplyDeleteThe concept for your new house looks great! I love this traditional style, it's really charming. And although the new cottage is smaller than the one you left, it still looks pretty spaious to me Please keep posting!
ReplyDeleteJust seen this post Donna! I love this design! It looks like a house you would find in the mountains somewhere, I love it and can just imagine how excited you guys are!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Will you be accepting applications for a LIVE IN cook?! ( 8
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