Potting Fort (living)
Originally built for storage and potting purposes, this little cottage would make a great backyard retreat, bunkhouse, or special hide away. Essentially an 8×12 saltbox with an added porch, a dormer adorns the front and extends over the porch, enhancing the design by adding character and charm.
A sanctuary away from the main house, set among big white pines, close to the perennial gardens, clients have reported spending evenings on the porch sipping red wine and watching wild turkeys forage in the fields. The building features a saltbox-style roof shedding water and snow to the back. A dormer is attached to the front and extended out over the porch. The additional gable detail enhances the design and adds character and charm by breaking up the rooflines. The foam board insulation, shiplap pine sheathing and exposed post and beam framing preserve the rustic ambiance of the potting shed, while affording you a four-season sanctuary. Consider the addition of a heat source for true year-round enjoyment.
When dreaming about the small cottage lifestyle, you may imagine tranquil surroundings that bring back memories of a simpler way of life. Cottages are adorable structures that simply emanate warmth and comfort. They make charming guesthouses or backyard retreats. When the primary purpose of your small cottage is a vacation home, the intimate space is ideal for couples looking for peaceful weekend getaways or families seeking quality time and bonding. At Jamaica Cottage Shop, we think that a having a cabin in the backyard can be just as rewarding as having one in the backcountry. Home office or bunk house for guests? Maybe both? Turn your four-seasoned retreat into a combined guest house and workspace for hobbies such as pottery or jewelry making.
Offered as frame only kits, complete pre-cut kits, 3- and 4-Season kits, or step-by-step plans nationwide, our outdoor post and beam cottage and tiny house solutions give you the extra room you need for visiting guests, a corner garden office or a country retreat. If you live within our Northeast delivery area, consider purchasing a fully assembled turn-key design delivered to your prepared site.
12×12 Living Potting Fort
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 144 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 96 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 48 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: 8-10” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’8” W x 14’8” D
Estimated Weight: 7,100 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 4x6x12’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking
Floor Vapor Barrier 5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
WALLS
Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: Front: 83” Rear: 75”
Wall Vapor Barrier Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)
Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing
Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten
1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Saltbox Roof Style
Roof Pitch:
Front: 12/12 Rear: 6/12 Dormer: 4/12
Roof Features:
Dormer over Porch
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters Rafters 24” On Center
1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties
1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing
Roof Vapor Barrier 5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing
Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware
Windows: 2 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 58 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: (qty 2) 42”x60”x144”
Available Versions |
3-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications4-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications14×14 Living Potting Fort
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 196 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 140 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 56 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 15’4” W x 15’8” D
Estimated Weight: 10,400 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 4x6x14’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking
Floor Vapor Barrier 5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
WALLS
Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: Front: 83″ Rear: 63″
Wall Vapor Barrier Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)
Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing
Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten
1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Saltbox Roof Style
Roof Pitch:
Front: 10/12 Rear: 6/12 Dormer: 4/12
Roof Features:
Dormer over Porch
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters Rafters 24” On Center
1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties
1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing
Roof Vapor Barrier 5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing
Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware
Windows: 2 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 61 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: (qty 2) 42”x60”x168”
Available Versions |
3-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications4-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See SpecificationsPurchase Standard Configuration
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For frame only kits, complete uninsulated kits, or fully assembled shells see Potting Fort Storage
3 Season PCK | 4 Season PCK | |
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12X12 | $8,329.00 | $11,339.00 |
14X14 | $11,084.00 | $14,944.00 |