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Backyard Retreat (living)

Name: Backyard Retreat (living)
SKU: BKYDL
Availability: InStock

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MSRP: $12,533.00

Our Price: $10,909.00

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If you are looking for an eye-catching cottage to adorn your landscape, the Backyard Retreat is the perfect design. The steep roof pitch, flying v porch and abundant barn sash windows create a one of a kind aesthetic that few buildings achieve.

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Description

This design is versatile with its endless possibilities. Whether you use this little Backyard Retreat as a child’s playhouse, drive-thru coffee stand, or just a serene getaway from the main house, this four-season design stands out above the rest. This tiny cottage is fully insulated, including the door and windows. The elegant flying “v” porch and dramatic roof structure allows the ceiling to jet up to an impressive 10′ in the back corners giving an open feel while providing unmatched cozy character. This little “Small-town America” style building can be customized with a variety of upgrades including several siding and roofing options, hand-crafted glass roundels, flower boxes and weathervanes.

When dreaming about the small cottage lifestyle you may imagine yourself walking through a rural country landscape or perhaps the sound of crickets on a humid summer night while you caught fireflies to put in the mason jar. This “living tiny” concept creates a real sense of nostalgia; memories flood back of childhood forts- those little details in the Backyard Retreat design are what remind us of a simpler way of life that emanates warmth and comfort. When the primary purpose of your small cottage is a vacation home, the intimate space is ideal for couples looking for peaceful weekend getaways or families seeking quality time and bonding. At Jamaica Cottage Shop, we think that a having a cabin in the backyard can be just as rewarding as having one in the backcountry. Be the coolest neighbor on the block sporting a backyard with whimsy, you Backyard Retreat could be used as a home office or bunk house for guests. Maybe both! Turn your four-seasoned retreat into a combined guest house and workspace for hobbies such as pottery or jewelry making.

Offered as frame only kits, complete pre-cut kits, 3- and 4-Season kits, or step-by-step plans nationwide, our post and beam cottage and tiny house solutions give you the extra room you need for visiting guests, a corner garden office or a country retreat. If you live within our Northeast delivery area, consider purchasing a fully assembled turn-key design delivered to your prepared site.

Specifications

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12×16 Living Backyard Retreat

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 192 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 156 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 36 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 8-10” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’8” W x 17’8” D

Estimated Weight: 8,000 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 4x6x12’ Hemlock Skids

1 (qty) 4x6x16’ Hemlock Skid

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking

Floor Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 59”

Wall Vapor Barrier

Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)

Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Corner Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 8/12

Porch: 8/12

Roof Features:

Flying V Covered Porch

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties

1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing

Roof Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 4 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 79 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x40x192”

Cube 2: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”

Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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