this four-bedroom coastal cottage offers timeless tradition and modern livability, tucked on a dead end just two blocks to the beach. a broad front rocking chair porch sets the tone, while painted cedar clapboard siding stands up beautifully to the sea air. inside, the open living and dining areas connect to a galley kitchen with a pass-through. white board walls, weathered wainscoting, and painted wood floors add authentic shore charm. with one bedroom on the first floor and three upstairs, plus an outdoor shower, this home is designed for easy, breezy beach living whether as a year-round residence or a summer retreat. year round, summer or investment. truly one of a kind, true coastal cottage. owner is a nj licensed realtor.
"shells and whistles"
designed by thomas bateman and associates, imagineered homes
elements of coastal architecture from mar harbour maine to key west
... exposed rafter tails, brackets to support exterior structure, corrugated metal roof to last the age
...cedar shakes, board and batton siding for structural strength
...intimate and private rear deck and patio with gas grill surrounded by indigenous cedar trees.
...the entire home is wood, mostly reclaimed lumber, outside walkway and fireplace made with used bricks.
...the fireplace is a joval stove with parts made in norway and assembled in portland maine
...hand made brass nasuet lanterns made in orleans, massachusetts. exterior doors are mahogany wood
...interior doors are consistent with the bungalow theme with hand forged brass scallop shell shaped latches.
...kitchen designed to emulate early bungalows complete with a 1931 ge monitor top refrigerator. home built on pilings.
...the plumbing fixtures are barber willsons, solid brass, the toilets are thomas crapper, made in england.
