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Winnipesaukee Island Timberframe

Alton, New Hampshire
A rustic prefab cabin in the woods
Description

A prefab timberframe cabin on Barndoor Island in Alton, New Hampshire. The design of the family retreat focuses on outdoor living and activity with beautiful views of Lake Winnipesaukee. A classic Douglas fir timberframe with eastern white pine wood walls and cherry accents. The wood interiors with no sheetrock give the cabin an elegant and refined feel. The arched windows with craftsmen window grilles and vaulted ceilings add plenty of natural light to the family gathering room. Custom Bensonwood Douglas fir interior doors and trim highlighted by eastern white pine stairs with modern style cable guardrails. The prefabricated construction of the project is well suited for challenging and remote building sites as well as minimal environmental disruption.

Details

DESIGN / BUILD
Bensonwood
YEAR
2008
STYLE
Lake House, Timber Frame
SIZE
2,155 Sq. Ft.
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
3
STRUCTURE DETAILS
Douglas fir
Cherry accents
R17 cellulose walls
R30 SIP roof
Eastern White Pine walls
AMENITIES
Wood stove
Modern stair cable guardrails
Vaulted gathering room
Vaulted Master Bedroom
ENERGY DETAILS
Uses passive design strategies seen in the roof and walls. Utilizes low E double-glazed windows.
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