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The house is in the process of being
expanded and remodeled. If all goes well with permits and
construction we hope to be wrapping the all the big projects up by
September 2012 (if not before).
Stay tuned for pictures of the work-in-progress.
FYI -- Austin is
currently accepting
donations (just kidding)!
The
BIG project for 2009 (click
here for a picture of the work-in-progress) is a complete renovation of
the existing septic system. A new tank (1,250 gallon) and 90' trench
is currently in the works. The house will soon be expanded by
approximately 3,100 sq. feet and will
feature an upper (covered) deck and a complete wrap-around (lower) deck.
Given the regulatory hurdles, the jury is still out (big-time) on when
construction can actually begin. Additional testing is scheduled to
occur in January and February and the new system will be
installed (hopefully) in March or April 2009.
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2009 Projects |
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Septic work is underway! So
much for the yard, at least for the time-being.
FYI -- everything will be ready and looking beautiful by
summer.

Austin recently constructed
a new wall (upstairs). FYI -- The staircaseis now
enclosed and features a pennant type lighting
fixture.

Demolition and framing work (above)
Sweetness in front of the fireplace (above)
Projects for 2009: septic
renovation (a huge project), boulder relocation, tree
work and major landscaping (new trees, bushes, etc.)
upgrades, replace a number of windows and doors, paint
exterior trim.
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2008 Projects |
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2008 Projects (complete): dock completion, complete and fire
new (salt) kiln, met with contractors and
architect, added home entertainment system.
Stay tuned for pictures and architectural drawings, once
everything is finalized AND approved by all the
different regulatory agencies; a process that I
[Austin] would not
wish on anyone!
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2007 Projects |


Austin
plans on building a gas (salt) kiln and studio space in
Mystic
(see pics above). Work will soon be available in
local galleries and will
also be sold annually at the
Bethesda Row Arts Festival in Bethesda, MD

2007 Projects:
New fencing, small tool shed, picnic benches (homemade),
art studio, begin kiln construction, plus a large
wood-stove that can heat the entire house. A large
(downdraft / sprung-arch) salt kiln (30 cu.
feet) will soon be installed on the cement slab located
directly in-front of the new wood fencing (pictured
above).
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Bike shed, studio, new dock, updated
sea wall
and sitting area (2007 projects).
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1/2 of the studio takes shape. A commercial tent
will be placed on the new
platform during the approval process with the town.
The final space, complete with lots of windows and skylights,
will be double the size. The new plan (as of
August 2008) is to integrate the studio into a small new
wing of the house.
Stay tuned for updated pics!
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Renovation of flooring
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This picture does not do the
new carpet justice. It is actually a warm cherry
red with a little fleck of dark burgundy color.
It looks and feels wonderful!
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Reinforced sea-wall (2007 project). Huge boulders
were placed along the
shoreline to secure the property from recent
storm-surges.
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60ft dock located directly
in front of cottage (Austin's 2007 project).
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New kayak rack
(Austin's 2007 projects).
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Bike shed (2007 project)
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Sunset dock pictures
(one of Austin's 2007 pride-and-joy projects)
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Stay tuned for many additional renovation pictures.
Future projects include: art studio with a large gas and
electric kiln, new flooring throughout the house
(lots of ceramic tile!), new
septic system, new (winter) water source,
expansion of the entire house including construction of
an upper (covered) deck, lots of additional windows and
doors,
new (redwood) shingles for the entire house.
The house will go from 1,300 sq. ft to 3,100 sq. ft.
Exciting stuff, enjoy the pictures! Additional
pictures will be added as renovations progress.
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2006 Projects |

Before renovation
"Cozy" bathroom
(3' x
6')
1/2 bath
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New bathroom is now 7' x 6'

Now a full bath with
lots of additional space
and all new fixtures

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Before renovation
Dining area
(9.5' x 9.5') |

New window with ocean
view!
(Indoor framing is now complete)
FYI -- the dinning area will soon be
dramatically
expanded, complete with
French doors and lots of additional windows.

View from outside
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Awesome sun deck!
(30' x 18') |

Deck with new grill
(large / stainless
steel) and a 10' x 10' studio in the
background. Notice the new window!
FYI
-- the house will soon be expanded to include
the deck area (shown above) and a new deck with be
added.
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Before renovation
Downstairs bedroom
1 double and 1 single
(Bedroom #3)
(9.5'
x 12.5')
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The downstairs bedroom now has a
queen size bed, the single twin bed is now upstairs.
The house still sleeps eight comfortably.
The downstairs bedroom is now 10' x 10'.
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Cozy county kitchen with
new stove and refrigerator
(9.5'
x 10')

Kitchen with large
sliding glass door
(9.5'
x 10')
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New flooring in
kitchen and bathroom
(9.5'
x 10')
FYI -- the
kitchen will soon be dramatically expanded and updated.
The new sink area will have an ocean view!
The kitchen area will also finally have a: dishwasher,
washer/dryer, disposal, bar area, new cabinets
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Stone lined paths |

Both paths (front and side) have been totally
redone and landscaping has been updated
and expanded.FYI --
the deck with soon wrap around the entire house, which will include
the path area pictured above.
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Before stairs were added
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View from the water ]
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New stairs down to the second beach,
sorry the tide was out when I took
the picture.FYI -- a
large amount of additional sand will soon be delivered
onto both private beach areas, located directly in-front
of the cottage. A natural sea wall is also in
the process of being rebuilt, additional rock and
fill dirt will be added.
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Mailing address (year-round):
ZimmerCottage.com
Attn. Austin Zimmer
6101 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: 301-365-8286
(year-round) -- Austin Zimmer
Phone:
860-286-8557 (year-round) -- Sally Zimmer
Fax: 202-478-2880 (year-round)
E-mail: Austin@ZimmerWorks.com
(year-round)
Cottage phone:
860-245-0357 (seasonal):
April 15th - November 1st
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