{"id":3783,"date":"2026-08-12T13:45:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T13:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=3783"},"modified":"2026-08-12T13:45:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T13:45:58","slug":"she-turned-a-tiny-cottage-in-north-wildwood-into-a-retreat-for-the-whole-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=3783","title":{"rendered":"She turned a tiny cottage in North Wildwood into a retreat for the whole family"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><audio><\/audio><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Dolly Kelly was leaving the beach with her nephew Sean Kelly on a sunny day in 2020, when she passed the Angelsea Cottage, her favorite house in North Wildwood. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=3781\">\ud83c\udf4c Going bananas | Morning Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>When she spied the For Sale sign on the front lawn, she got excited. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cI just loved that porch,\u201d Dolly recalled. \u201cWe actually walked up the steps, sat down, and took a picture.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The next day, Dolly walked through the house and made an offer, but she was outbid. She was devastated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>But two months later, she got a call that the deal had fallen through \u2014 the house could be hers. She made a successful offer that day and moved in three months later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>While Dolly loved the 675-square-foot cottage built in 1913, it had only two bedrooms and one bathroom. With a large, close-knit family, she wanted a gathering place with lots of space to entertain. She was sad to knock down the original house but given its age and condition, adding on wasn\u2019t a viable option.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cI have 13 nieces and nephews and 13 great-nieces and -nephews who come over all the time,\u201d Dolly said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>She spent a year-and-a-half building a 2,400-square-foot home with an open concept and a porch similar to the original one she adored. She was helped by Shore Pro Builders in Wildwood. And her nephew, owner of DUNE by Sean Kelly, handled most of the home\u2019s design with \u201cmodern coastal living\u201d in mind. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cThe finished home blends the timeless architecture of Nantucket and the Hamptons with a distinctly North Wildwood personality,\u201d Sean said. It \u201chonors the history and character of the original Anglesea Cottage while creating something entirely new.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Dolly\u2019s must-haves included a covered carport, large covered porch, open-concept living area, and three bedrooms. She calls her design style elevated and intentional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>To honor the history of the original house and the town itself, their goal was building a home in a traditional style with a lot of character. The home\u2019s interior is mostly white with blue accents \u2014 for summer. She changes the pillows and accessories for each season. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The living room blends style with comfort. The furniture is white, which might seem like a risky move in a house where lots of kids are encouraged to play. But Dolly isn\u2019t concerned because the performance fabric is easy to clean.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The kitchen is the hub, where everyone congregates as Dolly cooks. It\u2019s not unusual for a dance party to break out. The island is quartz; the appliances are all GE Caf\u00e9, and the pot-filler is a prized possession. The backsplash is made from three types of stone.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=3779\">Bonds for sale of South Jersey\u2019s Advantage Behavioral Health failed to attract investors<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Dolly eats most of her meals in the breakfast nook, bathed in natural light. One door from the original house was salvaged and repurposed as the pantry door. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Her office is tucked behind large glass doors with black windowpanes, custom designed by North Wildwood-based Window Hub. She appreciates being able to see out, while also having privacy. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The primary bedroom features a water room \u2014 a large enclosed shower with a soaking tub, offering the feel of a luxurious spa. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>To maximize sleeping space, one bedroom contains queen-sized bunk beds with a queen-sized trundle. The home can comfortably sleep 12, but when there are more guests, the kids find other creative spaces to spend the night. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Dolly loves shopping, finding beautiful accessories to match the decor. The spherical crystal floor lamp she found at Restoration Hardware blends traditional crystal with contemporary metal geometry. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The chandelier that hangs in the stairwell \u2014 a globe pendant featuring a hand-hammered mercury glass shade \u2014 came from Visual Comfort &amp; Co. in High Point, N.C. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The home has become the family retreat Dolly envisioned. This past Memorial Day weekend, 19 family members descended to hang out with their beloved aunt. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cI couldn\u2019t be the aunt I am today if I didn\u2019t have them all around,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The group spends time at the beach but also in the built-in heated swimming pool in the backyard. She keeps it open from April through October.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The front porch features comfortable furniture including a two-person swing and is one of Dolly\u2019s favorite spots to entertain or chat with neighbors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cThis is the gathering place whether it\u2019s just a casual Sunday-Funday sitting by the pool barbecuing, or if it\u2019s a big bash,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><i>Is your house a Haven? Nominate your home by email (and send some digital photographs) at <\/i><i>properties@inquirer.com<\/i><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=3777\">Millennial homeownership in the Philly area almost doubled in 5 years, outpacing every other major Northeastern metro<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dolly Kelly\u2019s North Wildwood cottage was too small for a big family. 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