Tucked in a wooded site on the shore of a quiet lake, this home has all the elements of a quintessential cottage pulled together with a fresh, contemporary feel. It’s also the first stop on our 2023 Northern Home & Cottage virtual home tour, which features video tours of seven incredible homes. Take a sneak peek inside, then get your event tickets.
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Contractor: Mapleridge Construction
Location: Williamsburg
With its cedar shake exterior, this three-bedroom, 3,000-square-foot cottage has a storybook feel—a cozy charm that rolls into the interior as well.
The warmth of wood carries through with white oak flooring, black walnut ceiling beams and a handsome black walnut–wrapped wall in the foyer. That unusual wall both screens the stairway and acts as a backrest for a bench created by the stairway’s final cascading steps. More character: An antique door adjacent to the stairway that leads discretely to an office.
Built by Mapleridge Construction in Williamsburg, the home’s open-plan main floor with soaring windows reveals exquisite views of Skegemog Lake, and a three-season, screened-in porch with radiant heat extends the lake-living feel. The living room’s handsome stone fireplace warms on one end and at the other is a well-equipped kitchen, with oversize-island seating, high-end appliances and custom cabinetry. The dining area with built-in cabinets is in the center of the room, making a great layout for family cook-offs and holiday entertaining. More custom cabinetry—a signature of Mapleridge Construction—is scattered throughout the house.
Upstairs, the primary bedroom ensuite bath includes a large, luxurious shower featuring a tile inlay in the wall that looks like a shimmering lake. Through a hidden passageway upstairs, an unfinished bonus room and bath over the garage offer options for future expansion of the living space.
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2023 Northern Home & Cottage Virtual Home Tour
Whether you’re looking for design inspo, home improvement ideas or getting ready to build your own dream house in Northern Michigan, there’s nothing more delicious than a behind-the-scenes look into some of our region’s most beautiful homes.
And we’ve got seven beauties to share with you on our 2023 Northern Home & Cottage Virtual Home Tour. Mark Oct. 27 on your calendar, and block off time to relax and enjoy video tours of these incredible houses.
