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Custom Home 2023 Old Fort, NC

Old Fort Cabin

A compact mountain cabin built around a tall stone fireplace, with a hand-built stair, reclaimed-wood dining, and a kitchen sized for the couple who lives there.

Small-footprint custom buildFull-height stone fireplaceCustom-built stair with hand-shaped handrailReclaimed wood dining and accent featuresCustom kitchen with stone countersDesigned for a long-term retreat

A small cabin done well is harder than a big house done with room to spare. There’s nowhere to hide a misalignment, and every surface gets seen close-up. We built this one as a retreat for a couple who knew exactly what they wanted: a stone fireplace that anchors the whole interior, a stair built by hand from rough stock, and a dining space framed in reclaimed wood.

The kitchen is sized for two people who cook together, with stone counters chosen on a site walk and cabinetry that ties into the woodwork in the dining area. It’s a small house with no shortage of presence.

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