This petite one-bedroom gatehouse cottage sits along the drive of a historic Talbot County estate, whose main house was designed in the 1930s by noted Southern architect William Laurence Bottomley. As the arrival point to the property, the cottage was conceived to echo the primary home’s defining features—brick and limestone profiles, round windows, and a distinctive chimney mass—while still maintaining its own architectural identity.

The interior draws inspiration from the 1930s Arts & Crafts period, with a nature-based color palette and carefully crafted details. Oriented to capture views of the surrounding pastoral landscape, the cottage also accommodates the functional needs of the property: the gatekeeper’s bedroom doubles as an office for monitoring the automated entry gate. Though under 1,500 square feet, the cottage’s refined design and craftsmanship respectfully represent the historic estate and create a welcoming threshold for visitors.

The Project team includes:

• Contractor:  Winchester Construction, Inc.
• Interior Design: Shaun Jackson
• Photography: Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Photography LLC