First Day Cottage Walpole

The guys have been out there building even in the midst of the pandemic.  Thankfully there is lots of wide open space so social distancing is not a problem.  Either way we are grateful that the construction is continuing for now. Some of the interior framing is getting done which is great to be able to visualize the spaces now.  Exterior insulation is getting done and the metal roofing got delivered today along with some of the exterior siding. Small bedroom.  We planned for two small guest bedrooms for when the kids visit but we actually have lost some space because the wall has to be thicker to accomodate the vent pipe from the nearby bathroom.  Now it will be a tight squeeze but luckily the ceiling is high and there is a nice big window so it should "feel" bigger. You can see one half of the long hallway down the middle section.  I am standing in what will be the front door foyer and stairwell to the basement Insulation get...

The large section of the house is all walled in.  It is wonderful to see our views from the living room and kitchen.  Next comes the insulation board which goes on the outside of the building.  What you see is what you get for interior walls and studs.  It is very rustic but I love it.  All the wood will be white washed and sealed eventually to keep them from getting darker. This is our living room at one end of the large section.  We have a nice sweeping view of the farm next door and the Vermont mountains to the west.  Less of a view when all the trees get their leaves back. Looking down the center hall way from the dining area

The west wing, aka the "bowling alley" is going up.  This will be the main living area of our home including the kitchen, living/dining, pantry and laundry room/mud room.  Now we can really envision the totality of the house.  It's getting exciting!

We were excited to see these temporary stairs because climbing up on the icy sill was a little dicey. The joists for the long section of the house, aka "the bowling alley" are going in! Looking down from the middle section.  I will be glad when all three sections are connected because this is actually a big drop down into the basement. The bents all pre-built and ready to go once the decking is on the bowling alley.

Some more progress.  The extra snow does not help. Here you can see the entrance to the Master Bath and the door to the hallway to the Office and Master Bedroom.  A beautiful blustery day today.  Icicles were dripping and the tarps on the roof were thundering.  I hope they don't blow away!

Here is an updated floor plan that my husband recently did.  Just playing around with furniture placement and how the bathrooms will be laid out. 

The "East Wing" which will be our Master Bedroom, Closet and Office has gone up.  The house wrap  has been put on the roof in the middle section and a good thing since a storm is coming tonight. This will be the view from our bedroom. Looking from the middle section to the east wing This will eventually be the Master Bathroom