Monday

The Cottage has been sold

This is the Cottage we have been lovingly creating for the last couple of years 



Newly christened, "Mermaid's Haven" Cottage.. this structure has several, unique characteristics.  Built using post-and-beam construction; tall (11’3”) ceilings; open-concept;  completely renovated/winterized. A newly constructed addition includes a kitchen/stainless steel counter; bathroom/one piece shower and Antique marble sink;  laundry hook-up, and rear door to a new, south-west facing deck and big backyard which stays sunny all day and evening till sunset, perfect for BBQ's, tenting and entertaining.   Has large front yard too for lots of parking.

Formerly an Artist Studio

... See below for pictures...

Lot size is: 60’ x 230’ or (13,800 ft’).           Square footage of structure: 840 sq.ft.      
  Multi-Zoned Residential and/or Commercial.           Floors: concrete and hardwood.   
New Panel/wiring (complete)     New plumbing (complete).      New septic (complete)       New well (complete).    
Fully insulated    .....Easy to heat with a large, high-efficient wood stove, or use the 3 new, thermostat controlled, wall-mounted, force fan heaters..... 1-3 cords of maple firewood included, all stacked.

Exterior is low maintenance  cedar shingles, combined with cedar window and door trim /stained white (not painted).
New roofing, including a full layer of overlapped, ice-and-water-shield under  the new roofing.

A long rock wall runs the length of the building, and behind, accessing the new, rear deck by a charmingly curved, rock staircase. also a shady area in the sideyard under a Maple  ...... Pea Gravel Patio in Front.

Can be used as a self-contained year-round home.    In village - Close to amenities and miles of public beaches    -      Water view of the Bay of Fundy.





sunny rear patio deck with plenty of room in the back yard for a garden and entertaining.


winding hand-built stone wall encircles the cottage with filtered sunlight under the spreading Maple



Heavy Duty efficient Woodstove centrally located .... also Lots of walls space if a business is considered. We think it would be THE Perfect abode for a person with Artistic desires.. sort of a loft at ground level in a much desired vacation resort village... one part cozy and one part spacious to let the ideas flow free.. Easy living all yr. round.


tall window looking out to the side-yard and the long hand-laid stone wall.


Room for a queen size bed in this sweet sleeping nook


antique marble sink with ornamental handmade trim....  one piece tub/shower with delta fixtures
 ...rustic character-filled antique moldings  and woodwork used throughout including this one of a kind multi-paned 1860's antique door.  It is adorable.

Stainless counter and backsplash, adjustable shelves on both sides of the kitchen...  includes New Fridge, Microwave and toaster oven.

...real 3/4" thick red oak hardwood floor in the rear addition...


... the double antique doors are  painted a warm Robin's Egg Blue and have insulated glass inserted.
The Cottage has a wide open interior space to accommodate any furniture placement... has a casually elegant feel.

The cottage is much larger and loftier than it looks from the road. Everyone is always surprised by the spacious feeling.


The antique window moldings used were saved from an 1867 residence belonging to a Justice of the Peace in Guysborough Co., NS.   This alternative furniture arrangement was done when we had the gallery set up and we enjoyed it this way too.

... decorative hand-cut cedar shingles and hand-forged door-knocker.... other rows of little triangle  shingles have been applied on most sides of the exterior.


Beautifully created Front Entrance that is so welcoming.. The set of Double doors makes it very easy to move things in and out... Notice the ornamental design repeat treatment that ties the whole Cottage together.

hand-built curving stone staircase... very solid and built with much care.

Sweet property.



St. Martins provides a multitude of natural places to explore.... quaint harbour,  large public beaches,  hiking trails,  art studios, The Fundy Trail... just to name a few.
...the rugged beauty of the area attracts  Artists, Photographers, Writers, Birdwatchers, Hikers and anyone who wishes to absorb the awe inspiring views and coastal living.

 The famous Sea Caves carved by the sea... easily reached  at low tide


the St. Martins Harbour at Low tide and one of the two covered bridges.

The freshest Lobster and Scallops can be purchased from the local fisherman,
straight from the sea to your table.

The harbour at Midnight

this gorgeous saltwater marsh attracts migrating birds and bird-lovers...
 twice a month it totally fills with the highest tides.


The beach at Beach St.

This Flower Pot Rock is easily reached on foot at low tide from St. Martins public beaches or kayak at high tide..


...experience mystery and magic when the fog drifts in...

Walk on the Ocean floor of the Bay of Fundy... there is plenty of time to explore as the tide takes 6 hours to go out and another 6 hours to come back in again.

Rock-hounds delight in the wave-tumbled stone and sand beaches.

Solitude, beach-walks and beach-combing while experiencing vast views towards the Fundy Trail and across the Bay of Fundy.

Gorgeous sandstone outcroppings to explore on the West Quaco beach... 


Also see below:




**** Real Estate,  Cottage, House, Property, Business,  St. Martins, New Brunswick***
photographs by   Gwen Buchanan,  DESIDERATUM Art Jewelry and Paintings Studio
 

Saturday

Pen and Drawing Portrait series continued





Another quick study. A little too dark on the shadow areas on either side of the neck.  I could use white-out, or white gouache to bring some light back to the section, and then draw back over it, but I think I'll simply let it be, and use it as a lesson to be more careful in the future.

'Street Musician'
14" x 11" pen on Acid-free paper



Thursday

Pen Sketch and Drawing Portrait Series continued...


In-between making innumerable jewelry parts, and working on short stories in recent weeks, I got doodling away on imaginary characters again...here's one of them. I think my pen got stuck in his beard, and couldn't get back out until it created a small forest.



'Portrait of a Woman With Dark Hair'


'Portrait of a Woman With Dark Hair'
Oil on canvas 
12" x 12" 

 I enjoyed experimenting with this painting. It has multiple layers, and dramatic surface texture. 

Portrait Pen Drawing and Sketch series continued


This is my pen sketch of an Allori painting. Cristofano Allori was an Italian painter and lived 1577 - 1621.

 My sketch does not perfectly capture the sitter's features as in Allori's painting, but I'm more concerned in the freedom of practice, and personal expression. I simply wanted to use Allori's painting as a jumping off point. There's a simplicity in not being overly strict with yourself. I believe Allori's painting is titled, 'Portrait of a Man'.

Notice, I sketched this with a common, ballpoint pen from Staples.

 

 14" x 11"  Pen on acid-free paper