Where cozy means tiny and charming means needs work.
A house style, common in colonial New England, characterized by two stories in front sloping down to one story in back, creating an asymmetrical roofline that resembles the shape of a salt container.
A small kitchen or room in a house where dishes are washed and kitchen work is done, typically a subordinate or service area in larger households. Common in British domestic architecture, it sits between the main kitchen and other rooms.
The legal principle that occupation of abandoned property for a certain period can result in ownership—basically, finders keepers, but for entire houses.
A massive barrier or embankment constructed along a coastline to prevent erosion and protect inland areas from waves, storm surge, and flooding. Seawalls are engineered structures made from concrete, steel, or stone designed to withstand repeated wave impact and harsh marine conditions.