Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-29
At coBBossEE.
Cottages Of Mv;:srs. F|ynt
Sherburne and Highs.
Closing Days and Events Of
the Season.
al. o." Closes His Series of Letters
Guests from Far and Near at De-
Iightful Cobbossee-Many Notes of
Interest.
Manchester, August 81. 1904


Dear Journals: Those three Augusta
gentlemen-Charles +. Flynt c. J.
Higgins ana II. l.. Sherburne-who pur-
chased the promontory on the west
side of the lake known as Robbins
Point" had IAN eye to the windward,"
for certainly it is the most slightly place
washed by the waters of the lake. 1t
contains about ten acres, every inch of
which is available for building pur-
poses. A rapid walker will reach it in
fifteen minutes from the Lakeside
station of the eiectrics.
On this favored spot Mr. Charles F.
Flynt of the kennebec Journal has
built cottage, the picturesque beauty
of which has attracted the attention of
all who have navigatcd the lake this
season. 1t covers Il large space, near
the shore, a sort of a bungalow style of
architecture but still containing a
second story. under the spreading roof,
which runs down in front, forming the
roof Of the veranda. The plans were
drawn by Mr.. F'lynt and put into shape
by A. G. Wing, architect. The cot
tage, including a ten-foot veranda, is
50 by 40 feet. The roof of the Veranda
is Of North Carolina pine. as are also
the floors and finish throughout the
cottage. An eyebrow window on the
east roof is 10 feet long, running the
entire length of one OF the chambers.
Corner windows let flood of light into
the living room, which is Is by 90 feet,
with pressed brick Fireplace in one
corner. This room is nicely sheathed
with southe RI pine.
Leading out of the living room, east,
is the dining room, 12x15 feet, out from
the windows of which may be seen
East Winthrop bay, Island Park, and
the outlying islands. On the south
side is neat little hallway and cloak
room with the stairway leading to the
second story. The kitchen is 10Xl7
feet, with lake water pumped into the
sink. This room has all the con-
VenirncCs, including stairs running
down into the basement. where wood
and boats and other useful articles are
kept. Here will be built a room for the
convenience of those who have desire
to take n bath. a sandy beach inviting
to such Indulgence. A led room 10xlf
| feet leads out of the living room.
| Here as elsewhere, a grand view is
obtained of the lake. In the chambers
are five good sleeping rooms. with
closet in each room. Balcony in front
is 7x25 feet, and passing out onto this
an even more wide extended view Of
this wonderful region is afforded. The
| style of the roof the fancy work on the
! gables, the miniature veranda at the
entrance to the kitchen, the projection
| Of tn" dining room, and numerous lit
tie beauty spots give a fine appearance
to the cottage, which will be given the
French name Of Sans Souci" which
/ being interpreted. means "Without
care" The roof OF the cottage is
painted a shade of red. and the
shin~led walls stained green. A neat
stable near by is 14x2O feet.
! Farther up on the incline is the
handsome and dainty cottage Of Mr.. H.
| l.. Sherburne, one of the leading
clothierH of Augusta. This cottage
WIS built last year and is somewhat
the style Of that of Mr.. Andrews. re-
Gently Illustrated in these columns.
| The living room is 16xc3 feet with open
| fireplace. and leading out from this are
tn" dining room, kitchen and sleeping
| room. There are two sleeping rooms in
| NV Sttbllt story. FROM llIt large ~
foot veranda. which runs around two
sides. tho same enrapturing view may
be obtained of the lake studded with
its beautiful islands. The entire finish
ing and furnishing of the interior in
dicat" the skill and touch Of the true
artist and Efficient housekeeper
IN" cottage Of Mr.. G. J. Higgins,
nearby. erected last season. is a per-
rect little gem, miniature crystal
palace. rs tho front is nearly all glass.
Ihe name is appropriately given from
me fact that on the cove near by the
sunlight sparkles constantly. turning
thA water into diamonds and rubies.
FROM the piazza may be seen Billiards.
cove the distant Litchfield hills. Belle
Isle, Hodgdon's and the wide expanse
q Water. The living room is 12x2O feet,
leading of from which and forming a
part OF 1t is room sx12. bed room
MI dining room LIKE. and kitchen
SSlo' Ihere is large sleeping room in
A wen is being sunk near the cot