Historic Fairthorne Cottage115 Ocean St.
June 25 through Jan. 2, 2011
Open daily from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays to Fridays, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Oct. 31.
CLOSED NOV. 1-18 FOR HOLIDAY DECORATING...RE-OPENS NOV. 19th
HOLIDAY SHOW HOUSE HOURS: Daily 1-4 p.m.; also 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays & Fridays (closed Thanksgiving Day)
Gothic and Stick-Style architectural elements are evident at the property, which is actually a combination of two separate houses. The rear house was built in 1830 and was moved from Lafayette Street, while the front of the house was added in 1880. Enos Williams is credited as the architect and builder. The cottage is named after Frederick Fairthorne, who was one of the original owners of the property along with his business partner, John C. Bullitt (Cape May’s mega-developer of the Victorian period).
Currently, the Fairthorne Cottage is a three story bed and breakfast in the heart of Cape May’s Historic District. The cottage will remain fully operational and continue to serve as a retreat for guests during its time as the Designer Show House. The first floor and grounds of the house will be renovated and transformed by designers and the top two floors will remain guest rooms.
Striking architectural elements at the cottage include the exterior tower in the front of the property, double parlors, and completely restored fireplaces. A new floor plan and kitchen and beautification of the outside grounds are some of the renovations slated to take place at this year’s house. There are 10 designer spaces which include an enclosed front porch, powder room, living room, dining room, and kitchen, among others.
Visitor will receive a full-color program book with information about the designers, products and vendors.
Open daily from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays to Fridays, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Oct. 31.
CLOSED NOV. 1-18 FOR HOLIDAY DECORATING...RE-OPENS NOV. 19th
HOLIDAY SHOW HOUSE HOURS: Daily 1-4 p.m.; also 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays & Fridays (closed Thanksgiving Day)
Gothic and Stick-Style architectural elements are evident at the property, which is actually a combination of two separate houses. The rear house was built in 1830 and was moved from Lafayette Street, while the front of the house was added in 1880. Enos Williams is credited as the architect and builder. The cottage is named after Frederick Fairthorne, who was one of the original owners of the property along with his business partner, John C. Bullitt (Cape May’s mega-developer of the Victorian period).
Currently, the Fairthorne Cottage is a three story bed and breakfast in the heart of Cape May’s Historic District. The cottage will remain fully operational and continue to serve as a retreat for guests during its time as the Designer Show House. The first floor and grounds of the house will be renovated and transformed by designers and the top two floors will remain guest rooms.
Striking architectural elements at the cottage include the exterior tower in the front of the property, double parlors, and completely restored fireplaces. A new floor plan and kitchen and beautification of the outside grounds are some of the renovations slated to take place at this year’s house. There are 10 designer spaces which include an enclosed front porch, powder room, living room, dining room, and kitchen, among others.
Visitor will receive a full-color program book with information about the designers, products and vendors.