Used as a farm manager’s house for the last 100 years this cottage was slated for demolition unless its character could be improved to match the surrounding historic farm. With a mandate to add character and charm, dilapidated additions were removed and the building was raised so a proper foundation could be installed. Porches on both sides of the house were added and the roofs were unified under a gracefully curved roof. New windows and doors were fabricated and the interior was completely updated. Infused with traditional details and some adjustment of proportion the cottage is sure to charm guests for another generation and retain its place in the farm’s history.