“Just Big Enough” House in the Woods

The build features natural materials including Vermont-sourced hemlock, pine, maple, cherry, and slate.

By Susan Teare

This 1600-sq.-ft. just big enough home features natural materials including Vermont-sourced hemlock, pine, maple, cherry, and slate. The compact floor plan includes two bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, an open and light-filled living area, dining room, kitchen, a mudroom/entry, office/den, and ample storage/utility space. The siting of the home allows for the future construction of a separate garage, and an addition.

For more information about this home titled Partridge Hill, go to Cushman Design Group.

Timber Frame fabricated and installed by Liberty Head Post and Beam.

Hemlock Timbers sawn by MB Heath and Sons Lumber Co.

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BGodfrey | Jan 29, 2018 12:56pm | #1
Very nice house, but 1600 SF is much more than just big enough.

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“Just Big Enough” House in the Woods

The build features natural materials including Vermont-sourced hemlock, pine, maple, cherry, and slate.

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