Redefining the Cottage: A More Flexible Approach
The cottage has evolved. Some Base homes will serve as a secondary residence—the modern cottage for today’s generation of homebuyers. But the ‘cottage’ has the potential to be so much more. Its very notion needs to be redefined.
That’s why we’re creating a simpler and more accessible alternative by building it better and faster, and by future-proofing it with our Base Ecosystem.
Here are 6 ways Base is redefining the cottage:
1. An Alternate Path to Home Ownership
Given the choice between a city condo and a piece of land, where you can live, grow, and build something meaningful for the future, the latter often seems more appealing. Owning land today means more than just having a place to build a house—it’s about creating a space for well-being, connection, and legacy.
2. Simpler Space, Simpler Pace
The days of the mega-cottage are behind us. They simply do not reflect today’s realities and plus, bigger the space sometimes means bigger the headaches. An easy to manage home means more time to do what you love most, especially if that’s doing as little as possible.
3. Evolve With Your Home
At Base, our homes are designed to grow with you. Need a personal studio, a space for guests, or room for a future greenhouse? Our designs allow you to expand your home as your dreams – and your budget – evolve.
4. Sustainability Without Compromise
It’s no secret that we need to change the way we build to meet today’s carbon realities. Our homes are built with sustainability at their core, using natural materials like wood fiber and hemp insulation. This not only reduces environmental impact, but creates a healthier living space that works in harmony with the land.
5. A Key Part of Your Wellness
What if simply being in your home was just as much a wellness ritual as say yoga and mediation are? ether it’s a garden, sauna, or an outdoor living space, your land becomes a personal sandbox, a blank canvas to design a lifestyle in tune with nature.
6. Build Around a Community
At Base, we’re more than just homebuilders—we’re fostering a community grounded in shared values of sustainability and simple living. Whether you’re building your own space or joining others in sustainable neighborhoods, you’re part of a movement that prioritizes your own health and that of this planet’s with a shared vision for a better future.
As always, thank you for reading and see you next time!
