A Brief History of the Cottage

13th Feb 2012

Used in the most traditional sense, a cottage is a small, cozy dwelling usually situated in a semi-rural location. Basically, something not too fancy but not too shabby – just right, a real Goldilocks house. However, if we trace the usage of the word to its earliest accounts then we find that the cottage truly originated in medieval times. That’s quite a long time ago and quite a history. Years before all the things we now come to know and love – cars, insurance, student loans, credit cards, debt settlement services, etc.

Back in medieval times, the cottage was a term of a dwelling denoting the home of a cotter – a serf. As such, it was considered a peasant dwelling. Some cottages were made from stacked and carved out mud while others were crafted out of the side of hills. Few were actually made from stacked stone or brick, though there were a couple and these usually came with hay roofs woven in on the top.

Nowadays, the term of a cottage and the status of living in one are far less derogatory and many people fancy these small and humble dwellings for both their intimate size and quaint appearance. Indeed, they are far more realized but just as appreciated as their medieval counterparts.

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What To Look Out For When Buying A Cottage Home

26th Sep 2011

Knowing what to look out for when buying a cottage home helps, choose a cottage if you are building and give yourself room for versatility. At some point creating a conservatory, sewing room or study might be a consideration. If you are looking at older homes you want to think area. Buying a property in a place you are not comfortable in can cause years of misery. If your cottage is going to be next to a lake or in the mountains far from the city ask about access, is

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What To Look For When Buying A Cottage Home

22nd Sep 2011

Whether you plan to buy a cottage home as your primary or secondary home, there are a few things to keep in mind. Many people are drawn to cottage homes in part because they tend to be smaller, more manageable spaces than the McMansions commonly built today. Newly built cottages are often designed with the modern lifestyle in mind. However, if you plan to buy an older cottage home you should pay careful attention to the

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The Essentials Of A Cottage Home

21st Sep 2011

When we think of Cottage Homes, what, exactly do we think of? A small to medium-sized house in the country. Green, grassy pastures encircled by a white picket fence. Trees on the outside, warmth on the inside, perhaps with a garden in the back running alongside a deck. Shutters, shingles and and sidewalks — Cottage Homes remind us of a warm place where family and friends are always welcome.

Cottage homes date back as far as the

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Where To Build Your Dream Home

19th Sep 2011

Figuring out where to build your dream home is probably the biggest decision to make when building your home. There are several things to consider when you are deciding where you want to build your dream home. The first thing you will want to consider is the cost of building your dream home. The price you pay for the land to build your dream home will depend on the area you choose to build your home.

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