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Make me want to pack my bags!

Deep down, everyone craves a quiet retreat an escape tucked far from the city’s noise or the hum of rural routine. Picture a hideaway where the ocean stretches endlessly before you, framed by towering trees that sway with the wind.

That’s Bruce Winckler’s everyday reality. Each morning, he rises to a world of calm, cradled in natural beauty and washed in coastal light.

Far from ordinary, Bruce’s enchanting home stirs the imagination of both kids and adults alike, blending playful charm with breathtaking surroundings.

Bruce proudly owns Winckler Cottage, a coastal gem nestled along the scenic shores of Vancouver Island, Columbia.

Affectionately dubbed the “Hansel and Gretel Cottage” by Bruce’s friends, this quaint little home redefines the magic of tiny living.

Built by artisans Tim Lindberg and Daniel Huscroft of Lindcroft Custom Dwellings, this petite cottage is a study in masterful detail. From the gently swooping roofline to the whimsical, mushroom-shaped metal vent cap, every element speaks of craftsmanship. The patio stones are perfectly laid, and even the door handles whisper charm.

It’s a celebration of precision

where every curve, finish, and fixture tells a story. Time was poured into its making, and the final creation leaves no doubt: every minute was worth it.

The cottage’s owner offered a glimpse into the cozy interior, playfully highlighting a charming nook by the window. With a grin, he likened the experience to living in a fishbowl especially when passing boats glide by and curious eyes peek in.

Even though the interior doesn’t mirror the fairytale exterior, he remains thoroughly content with his storybook cottage.

Modern yet purposeful, every space is thoughtfully designed to do exactly what it should.

Clean-up must be a breeze in here! The cottage features a cleverly designed L-shaped kitchen, where every necessity is just a stretch away. Bruce’s only misstep? Opting out of installing an oven. The space was originally crafted for brief getaways, after all. Yet, even without it, he makes do just fine. The entire layout is a seamless blend of aesthetic charm and practical utility.

The living room invites calm and comfort, anchored by a striking stone fireplace that radiates warmth and charm. Nearby, a well-equipped bathroom offers all the necessities in a compact footprint. And tucked beside it, a staircase leads to the snug sleeping loft above ingeniously crafted to double as clever storage, blending form and function in one smart stroke.

Altogether spanning roughly 600 square feet, the cottage gives Bruce a cozy yet complete lifestyle blending solitude, comfort, and a front-row seat to nature’s beauty.

At times, Bruce admits it feels as though he’s stepped straight into a fairytale.

Anyone would be inclined to agree! This cottage seems plucked from the pages of a Brothers Grimm talesomething that might also spring from the vivid realms imagined by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Winckler Cottage is a picture of perfection: petite, inviting, and delightfully effortless to maintain. It’s a storybook sanctuary that charms all who catch a glimpse, casting a quiet spell of wonder and warmth.

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