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Nestled in Lindenwood Cove, located in the Finger Lakes region of New York, is a quaint home exuding a mystical nature. Tucked in the trees with large water view, the cottage brings to mind the idyllic lands of the Shire and the “smials,” where the Hobbits reside in J.R.R Tolkien’s The Hobbit.
Our New Energy Works design team referenced these long-told tales of middle earth to assist with their inspiration. While the English-style cottage is small in stature, it’s big in soul. The lakeside cottage features an open floorplan and a custom finished timber frame structure. A multitude of whimsical details can be found in its woodland style decor, including well placed cobble stonework and tasteful timber adornments.
Photograph: Don Cochran Photo
“The structure is a 925 square foot Tudor inspired cottage on Owasco Lake,” explains New Energy Works timber frame engineer Melissa Schmidt. “The front entry is sheltered by a swooping eyebrow timber that compliments the curved front door, beyond which opens to a beautiful, vaulted living space featuring four rustic timber trusses and a wall of windows bringing in lakeside views. The one bedroom/one bathroom cottage includes a cozy loft above the main living area to maximize the use of its small footprint.”
Thematically consistent with the curved front door are port hole windows, also installed on the main floor, that soften the home’s aesthetic while contributing distinctive viewing platforms to reference the nearby shoreline landscape.
Our friends at Ocean Home featured New Energy Works in a piece about our treasured collaborations with architects and builders in creating bespoke waterfront homes.
