Summer House with a Romantic History

Currently, the owners of the cottage are spouses Chessa and Steve Osborne, who come here every summer. This house is more than just a house: without it, Chessa wouldn't have been born. Fifty years ago, her grandmother and grandfather bought this piece of land to build a country house. The construction needed help, so they hired a young architect. He fell in love with the clients' daughter and became Chessa's father.

Now that the grandmother and grandfather are gone, we still come here and will continue to come for many more years.

This house now holds the memory of all family members. Generations of descendants often gather under one roof here. The layout has not changed at all since then: two floors, two terraces, two bedrooms, and a kitchen that is combined with the living room — the house remains exactly as it was when Chessa’s grandmother and grandfather were alive. The interior, however, has been updated with modern touches. Large windows and doors open to the ocean view and lead to a veranda where the lunch table is set in summer — a perfect place for the whole family to gather.

In summer, we walk toward the ocean and stroll along the rocky shore, sometimes setting crab nets. In autumn, we collect mushrooms on small deer trails.

The house also includes modern innovations: for example, fifteen years ago there was no electricity here. But after solar panels were installed on the roof, it became possible to bring in power.

The interior of the house is rich in wood. The floors are made from durable cedar, and the furniture facades are crafted from the same material. Sofas, armchairs, and chairs are made of rattan and jute: woven furniture from the 70s era was loved and collected by Chessa’s grandmother.