I've not posted in quite awhile.....time for an update! We've finally gone ahead and dove into our long awaited project. We've owned this beautiful property on Shuswap Lake in central BC for 20 years now, making full use of our Triple E Topaz fifth wheel since 2007 as our makeshift "cottage". Though it did serve us well, time to move on!
We had some preliminary plans designed over the winter. I subsequently built a scale model (1/4" = 1 ft) of the structure on out lot. The lot is extremely steep but offers a fantastic lakeview as well as a view of our 106 slip Strata marina down below:
Upon closer inspection, once the snow cleared, it was determined that the steepness of the lot would be too challenging. We decided to move the structure 12' closer to the front of the lot and with that we had to forgo both the garage and the side walkway. The rest of the structure would stay as planned. We began with the foundation work in late May and this is how she looks as of 2 weeks ago:
Approx 1900 sq ft 2 story with crawlspace; reverse floor plan: upper floor being the main floor, kitchen, great room with wood burning (Pyromaniac here...I like my fires like I love UU...all natural!) corner fireplace, main bath, main bedroom; lower floor: 2 bedroom, bath, mechanical room, storage, and family room; 2 large decks, upper deck partially covered; lowest floor heated crawlspace with 7 foot ceilings; ICF foundation
Completion is set for early November and so, unfortunately, we've had to pretty much give up one summer, though our very kind neighbour has allowed us use of their cabin when no one's there. We've also got just enough room to park our motor home on occasion. We are looking forward to November for sure!
