ATHERTON SUMMER COTTAGE
This guest cottage was developed as a fun counterpoint to the main home situated across an expansive lawn. A series of trellises, gates and a workshop complete the ensemble of buildings on this property of mature redwood trees in Atherton, California. The guest cottage uses custom designed victorian inspired trim and decorative end gables to add a sense of fun to this cheerfully bright home. The pool area is wrapped with a home gym, table tennis porch, and snack tower, complete with cast iron spiral stair to an overlook room for teens.
Greg designed this while a Principal at John Malick and Associates.
Construction by Ian Dickey.
Landscape Design by John Northmore Roberts.
Photography by Jeannie O'Connor. www.jocarchitecturalphotography.squarespace.com
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Guest house with tower and victorian inspired detailing
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trellis entry to yard
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great room with exposed framing construction
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english style truss framing workshop porch
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Attic Bedroom and vintage car
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wrought iron stair to tower hangout room
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Curved Entry Gate and Trellis
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Porch overlooking pool and guest quarters
![Atherton Summer Cottage TV room](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/39a975_ca0dd241c6044e8cab9ec4e0ce59dd8b~mv2_d_4770_3744_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_115,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/39a975_ca0dd241c6044e8cab9ec4e0ce59dd8b~mv2_d_4770_3744_s_4_2.jpg)
TV room with tin ceiling and awning
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kitchen with vintage appliances