The Newcomb II hybrid timber frame cottage or small home
— Basement version
We also have the Newcomb I version which is built on a slab.
The Newcomb is also available in Shop Prints for the serious do-it-yourselfer.
The Newcomb II is the same as our popular Newcomb I, except that it has a basement.
We've changed the entry and laundry area to accommodate a stairway.
The Newcomb's living area has beautiful vaulted ceilings showing off the timber frame roof structure (see photos), but the stud walls make the Newcomb a "hybrid" timber frame.
Building on a slope? We have a walk-out basement version, included with this plan.
Here are those pictures of a Newcomb built by Arlington Frame Company.
Living area of the Newcomb II:
Main floor:
992 sq. ft. plus 194 sq. ft. loft
Finish the basement and add: 768 sq. ft.
Features:
- It's bigger on the inside than it looks like from the outside - we hear this comment a lot!
- There are lots of windows - especially the wrap-around windows in the kitchen/dining area.
- You'll see beautiful vaulted ceilings everywhere on the main level except the bathroom and office which are under the loft.
- The 14th-century-style timber roof is not merely decorative. That's the roof. Timber posts, beams, and curved knee braces lend an timeless ambience, and also define "rooms" within the open concept.
- Pull-down stairs in front of the bathroom provide access to a 194 sq. ft. loft/storage area. There's room there for an extra bed, and plenty of space for visiting kids to "camp out".
See also the Newcomb I house plans, for building on slab-on-grade.
The Newcomb plans can also be purchased in the form of Shop Prints for the do-it-yourselfer or for those who are really interested in the joinery, or save 25% by purchasing the combined set of architectural prints (the house plans featured on this page) and shop prints.
