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12x14 Writers Haven with roof and door upgrades
This Writers Haven was constructed with a screen door
12x14 Writers Haven with cedar shingle roof, screen door and 15-lite insulated wood door
12x14 Writers Haven post and beam cottage with screen door, fifteen lite wood door and red cedar shingle roofing
12x14 Writers Haven interior with built in desk and post and beam framing
12x18 Writers Haven with autumn red roof upgrade
12x14 Writers Haven with roof and door upgrades
This Writers Haven was constructed with a screen door
12x14 Writers Haven with cedar shingle roof, screen door and 15-lite insulated wood door
12x14 Writers Haven post and beam cottage with screen door, fifteen lite wood door and red cedar shingle roofing
12x14 Writers Haven interior with built in desk and post and beam framing
12x18 Writers Haven with autumn red roof upgrade
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Writers Haven

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MSRP: $4,716.00
Our Price: $4,185.00
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This inspirational writer’s cottage hideaway, complete with built in daybed and desk, will prove to be your artistic sanctuary. The translucent roof panel and plethora of windows allows the natural light to flood the room making it ideal for reading, writing, painting or just relaxing. This versatile small wood cabin could be the perfect backyard getaway or storage shed.

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Description

Imagine having your own private Writer’s Haven: a place to be alone with your thoughts. Just as Henry David Thoreau had his cabin on Walden Pond, you can have a sanctuary all your own. With the translucent roofing and abundance of windows, the natural light fills the room making it ideal for spending long days writing, reading, painting, or relaxing. Complete with a daybed, this little hide-away is a great place to take a summer siesta. The built-in desk provides an ideal workspace regardless of your artistic pleasure and the cottage itself emanates inspiration. This whimsical writing shed could double as a storage space for any yard equipment, kids toys, or any of your other outdoor storage needs.

Offered as a frame only kit, complete pre-cut kit, 3- and 4-Season kits, or step-by-step plans nationwide, our outdoor post and beam cottage and tiny house solutions give you the extra room you need for convenient and orderly storage or a corner garden office. If you live within our Northeast delivery area, consider purchasing a design fully assembled and delivered to your prepared site. Keep your lawn furniture, kids’ toys, and bicycles within easy reach in summer, yet safely tucked away during the winter. Maintain a stockpile of household supplies or a stash of non-perishable foods to cut down on shopping trips or create the perfectly quiet nook to read while enjoying a breeze through the windows.

Storage Shed, Playhouse, or Craft Studio? You decide. A large shed can also serve dual purposes, becoming a combined storage shed and workspace for hobbies such as woodworking, painting, pottery or jewelry making. Even a cozy cottage has plenty of room for a reading space alongside essential garden tools, buckets, and other accessories. Rugged post and beam techniques, passed down through the centuries, are used to construct this sturdy picturesque shelter, reminiscent of old New England. All of our wood sheds, storage sheds, garden sheds, cottages and utility enclosures are built of the finest Vermont lumber and handcrafted for long life and durability. New England weather can really put a wood garden shed or cottage to the test, and Jamaica Cottage Shop’s products have proven to stand the test of time and strength.

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12×14 Writer’s Haven

Complete Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 168 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 132 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 36 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 6–8” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’2” W x 15’2” D

Estimated Weight: 4,800 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 4x6x8’ Hemlock Skids

1 (qty) 4x6x14’ Hemlock Skid

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 36”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

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

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 12/12

Dormer Pitch: 18/12;  Porch Pitch: 12/12

Roof Features: Flying V Covered Porch

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Exposed Collar Ties

1”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Strapping 20” On Center

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

One Clear Poly Roof Panel

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 JCS-built 2″ Thick rough sawn Pine Single Door, no ramp

Windows: 4 (qty) 2’x2’ six-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window with Screens

1 (qty) 16”x21” four-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window with Screen

1 (qty) 16”x21” four-lite Fixed Barn Sash Window1

1 (qty) Hand-blown Artisan Glass Roundel

Additional Features

Built-in Daybed 16”h x 27”d x 96”l

Built-in Desk 28”h x 24”d x 96”l

30” Built-in Wooden Dowel Rack

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 34 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x48”x168”


Available Versions

Frame Only Pre-Cut Kit

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Complete Pre-Cut Kit

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Fully Assembled

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3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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12×18 Writer’s Haven

Complete Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 216 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 180 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 36 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 6–8” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’2” W x 19’2” D

Estimated Weight: 5,800 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 4x6x12’ Hemlock Skids

1 (qty) 4x4x18’ Hemlock Skid

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 36”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

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

ROOF

Cross Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 12/12

Porch Pitch: 12/12

Roof Features: Flying V Covered Porch

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Exposed Collar Ties

1”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Strapping 20” On Center

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

Clear Poly Roof over Porch

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Single Door, no ramp

Windows: 6 (qty) 2’x2’ six-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window with Screens

2 (qty) 16”x21” four-lite Fixed Barn Sash Window

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 42 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 2: 42″x36″x120″


Available Versions

Frame Only Pre-Cut Kit

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Complete Pre-Cut Kit

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Fully Assembled

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3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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24X36 Writer’s Haven

Complete Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 720 sq. ft.

Loft Area: 576 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 1,152 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 144 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 24’6” H x 25’2” W x 37’6” D

Estimated Weight: 40,000 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2×6 Pressure Treated Sill Plate

LOFT

24×24

Ladder Access (Staircase Optional)

4″x6″ rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24″ On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

Loft Weight Rating: 30 lbs / sq.ft.

WALLS

8×8 Hemlock Post & Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 144″

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1″ Pine Door & Window Trim, Fascia & Shadow Boards, Pine Trim Detail & 1″ Soffit Backing

ROOF

Cross Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 12/12

Porch: 12/12

Roof Features:

Flying V Covered Porch

2″x10″ rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24″ On Center

2″x6″ rough sawn Hemlock Exposed Collar Ties

1″ rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof 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: 1 (qty) 2’x2′ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen

1 (qty) 4’x2′ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen

4 (qty) 4’x4′ Insulated Double Hung Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior with Screens

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimate Assembly Time: Two People: 100 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cubes 15 (qty): 42″x48″x192″


Available Versions

Frame Only Pre-Cut Kit

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Complete Pre-Cut Kit

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3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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Ways to Purchase Your Writers Haven

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See Explanations of types: Frame Only Kit, Complete Pre-Cut Kit, or Fully Assembled is here.

Configure 3-Season and 4-Season here

Flooring 2 Flooring

Hemlock is a sustainable, all natural hard wood, building or placing your structure on concrete blocks is recommended.
Treated is recommended when your structure will be directly on the ground or a concrete slab.
No Floor removes the floor system and adds treated sills. Select this option if you intend to use the ground or a concrete slab as your floor.

Siding 3 Siding

See gallery and information sheet here for details on each option.

Roofing 4 Roofing

Select which type or Roofing Material you’d like.

See our information sheet here for details on each type.

The metal roofing option for the 12x14 Writer's Haven includes one clear poly roof panel.

Millwork 5 Millwork

We refer to “Millwork” as the doors and windows.

Select “Standard Millwork” to include the Standard Millwork Package for your structure.
Select “Remove Millwork” to purchase different or upgraded millwork separately or or add in your own.

Note: Your kit is designed to have specific size rough openings. If you purchase millwork separately or use your own, consider size.
Aftermarket alterations are sometimes made by experienced carpenters to accommodate additional or slightly different size millwork. Frame-Only Kits generally don’t come with Millwork. You have the option to add it here by selecting “Standard Millwork”

Add Ons 6 Add Ons

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     Frame Only PCKComplete PCKFully AssembledPlans Only
    12X14$4,185.00$6,949.00$11,394.00$89.90
    12X18$5,496.00$9,127.00$14,959.00$89.90

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