2009 Projects

 
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.
 

2008 Projects

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!
 

 

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).
 

Bike shed, studio, new dock, updated sea wall
 and sitting area (2007 projects).
 

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.

New bathroom is now 7' x 6'

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


 

View from outside
 

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'.
 

Cozy county kitchen with
new stove and refrigerator
(9.5' x 10')

Kitchen with large
sliding glass door
(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 and more.

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.
 

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.