Beautiful Gingerbread Cottage for Sale
Cottage has been well maintained. Recently renovated and modernized yet keeping it unique. Located in the heart of Windwardside Saba, on an area of 499 square meters of land. Furnished cottage, consists of living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and an addditional room used as walk in closet. Large store room located at the back of the cottage used as storage place and laundry room. One of the most photographed cottages on the island.
The architectural style originates from many different parts of the world. Seafaring men long ago brought home new ideas and building methods. Back in the old days Saban homes had a fire hearth with a chimney. All cooking was done on wood fires and later on kerosene stoves. Some cottages still have the original fire hearth and chimney. Traditional cottages have a stone cistern on the property. Most cisterns nowadays are built underground. Residents rely on rain water. Cottages and modern homes on Saba are built strong to withstand strong winds by tropical storms and hurricanes.