Ivy Cottage Storybook House

A charming white cottage with unique architectural features, including a steeply pitched roof and a decorative round window. Lush greenery surrounds the front steps, which lead to the entrance. Colorful flowers bloom beside the pathway, enhancing the inviting garden atmosphere. Home Design, Rendering, Annilee Waterman, Dallas Texas

Step into timeless charm at Ivy Cottage, a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath custom home inspired by fairytale architecture and nestled in a beautifully landscaped setting. With 3,194 square feet of interior HVAC space and a total building footprint of 3,664 SF, this enchanting residence blends whimsy with practicality.

A dramatic turret entry, arched windows, and lush climbing ivy welcome you home. Inside, the layout offers spacious living and dining areas with soaring ceilings up to 11 feet, a main-floor primary suite, and a private home office or optional fourth bedroom. Upstairs features a cozy loft, two additional bedrooms, and ample storage.

Highlights include:

  • Fireplaces: 2

  • Garage: 2-car, 634 SF

  • Outdoor Living: Covered and uncovered patios (333 SF total)

  • Roof: Composite shingles with metal accents

  • Exterior: Smooth stucco finish

  • Ceiling Heights: Up to 11′ on main floor, 9′ upstairs

  • Bonus Spaces: Mudroom, pantry, and multiple walk-in closets

Every corner of Ivy Cottage was designed with care, combining storybook elegance with modern comfort.

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Custom home entry and gallery designed by residential designer showing open layout and natural light

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FLOOR PLAN

A detailed floor plan of a single-story home illustrates multiple rooms and spaces. The layout includes a living area with a central seating arrangement, a dining area, a kitchen, and several bedrooms, connected by hallways and doors. Each room is labeled, showing dimensions and specific features. Home Design, Rendering, Annilee Waterman, Dallas Texas
A detailed floor plan of a home layout, showcasing two bedrooms, a loft area, and a spacious open below area. The layout features bathrooms with shower and bath options, closets, and stairs leading to different sections, emphasizing the flow of space with clear labels and measurements. Home Design, Rendering, Annilee Waterman, Dallas Texas

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Annilee B. Waterman is a nationally Certified Professional Building Designer and Registered Interior Designer with over 25 years of experience in custom home design. Known for her storybook aesthetic and attention to architectural detail, she blends timeless style with modern function to create homes that are both imaginative and livable. Annilee works closely with clients, builders, and developers to bring unique visions to life, and she specializes in architectural visualization, using advanced 3D modeling and virtual reality tools to help clients fully experience and refine their designs before construction begins.

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