Cottingham Manor was designed to reflect a 200 year old County English Villa where the timeless beauty of quarter and rift sawn distressed oak millwork was used extensively. Cottingham's quartersawn oak custom 8’ doors, herringbone flooring, and staircase maintain the authenticity of yesteryear. English “turnings” were incorporated in this homes staircase balusters, hand-carved honed travertine fireplace and carved wood mantle in the master bedroom sitting room. Take a peek and see for yourself how olde world authenticity can be incorporated into a "new" home to create an ambiance of comfort and quality.
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LJT DESIGNS presents Cottingham Manor - a Country English Manor built in 2006
Cottingham Manor was designed to reflect a 200 year old County English Villa where the timeless beauty of quarter and rift sawn distressed oak millwork was used extensively. Cottingham's quartersawn oak custom 8’ doors, herringbone flooring, and staircase maintain the authenticity of yesteryear. English “turnings” were incorporated in this homes staircase balusters, hand-carved honed travertine fireplace and carved wood mantle in the master bedroom sitting room. Take a peek and see for yourself how olde world authenticity can be incorporated into a "new" home to create an ambiance of comfort and quality.
Cottingham Manor was designed to reflect a 200 year old County English Villa where the timeless beauty of quarter and rift sawn distressed oak millwork was used extensively. Cottingham's quartersawn oak custom 8’ doors, herringbone flooring, and staircase maintain the authenticity of yesteryear. English “turnings” were incorporated in this homes staircase balusters, hand-carved honed travertine fireplace and carved wood mantle in the master bedroom sitting room. Take a peek and see for yourself how olde world authenticity can be incorporated into a "new" home to create an ambiance of comfort and quality.
A Country English Villa Built in 2006 Drawing shows original design
The 45 year old home we tore down Various stages of construction The million dollar view Stone/brick and stucco exterior accentuated by copper roof over garage Professional photos were taken for the chicago luxury home tour Reminiscent of english manor homes quarter and rift sawn distressed oak was used on the custom doors, herringbone flooring, custom staircase and all the millwork. Living room vaulted ceiling A custom honed travertine fireplace Was custom designed using english turnings on either side of the of the fire box
the fireplace was accentuated with top of the line schonbek crystal and oil rubbed bronze sconces Quartersawn oak bookcase overlooks the living room Luxury home tour Furnishings by doti of naperville The dining room This area was designed to frame a china hutch The quartersawn oak staircase was custom desinged with english turnings balusters and newel posts designed in the late 1800s and custom made for ljt designs The kitchen The back wall has 2 36 subzero refrig/freezers and 2 pantry garage cabinets with electric outlets to store and hide the coffee pot, toaster etc The bow-shaped window overlooks the golf course view The arched opening leads to the butlers pantry The french doors hide the walk-in pantry Butlers pantry below Family room separated by double-sided fireplace in the sunroom The evolution of the family room 2 sets of 10 high french doors lead to the stone-walled sun room sunroom Hallway leads to powder room, back hall to garage, and french doors open to first floor office/den/bedroom with full bath Powder room complete with top of the line sherle wagner faucets Lighted Arch designed to frame artwork Library/office or first floor bedroom with full bath A built in bookcase is located on the left Full bath off library/office/5 th bedroom Second floor Bookcase and balcony opens to living room Second floor hallway and linen closet Second floor hallway doorway below opens to laundry room Master bedroom View of golf course from master bedroom Luxury home tour furnishings by incredible interior designers chris and rene Double set of french doors leads To sitting room and fireplace Sadly, the only photo we had of the sitting room which missed the custom wood carved mantle arches create alcoves for armoires center arch leads to huge closet on left and bathroom on right Master bathroom with matching hand painted vanities from south america opposite one another Custom designed jetted bathtub overlooks the golf course Custom hand-painted Dual vanities are encases in arched openings Double door closet contains a built-in coffeemaker arched opening on right leads to shower and separate toilet/bidet room with huge linen closet Custom shower has ceiling rain showerhead, a wall mounted showerhead and body sprays separate toilet/bidet room Bedroom #3 beautifully furnished by chris and rene Bedroom #3 Ensuite bathroom Four-story custom staircase Steps leading to laundry room and 4 th bedroom ensuite Bedroom #4 furnished by chris and rene Bathroom #4 ensuite tiled in a pale green marble contrasted with a pure white marble an exquisite venetian mirror tops the vanity, but we had no photo of it... Bedroom #4 bath Accurate color of tile is represented in left photo Second floor Staircase leads to finished attic with powder room attic Attic powder room Partially finished 2700 sq ft Lower level with above grade windows which ljt completed in 2011 for owners of this home Arch designed to separate kitchen/bar area Archway finished in stone Media room with double french doors leading to exercise room Front room with Full masonry fireplace Built-in Cabinets were added on either side of the fireplace to enclose water meter Archway was designed to create custom seating for pool table
double french doors on right lead to potential wine cellar