Sometimes if we are a little lucky and work towards our dreams, they do come true. Hope and positiveness can’t disappear with the first obstacle and persistence must be equivalent to our strength. Having someone to share a dream with is a blessing and Brad Rempel, singer of the country music band of High Valley, along with his wife Rebekah Rempel dreamed big when they saw this land and its pond back in 2012 in Spring Hill, TN. The land finally went for sale in 2019 and the plans to build their Modern Farmhouse Cottage, known as Cottage at The Ridge @cottageattheridge, started to materialize after a lot of planning between the couple.
Here, Brad and Rebekah share some insights. Also, keep in mind that you can rent this gorgeous Black Modern Farmhouse Cottage. Make sure to keep reading and follow them on Instagram for more details. 🙂
“We grew up in the extreme northern reaches of Canada. I am from La Crete, AB (home of the Peace River Ice Bridge) and Rebekah is from Fort St. John, BC. Both our families had farms and so did almost all of our neighbors, so living in a city, town or even suburb was never part of our plan. When my band (High Valley) signed our first record deal in Nashville, we moved to Downtown Nashville. It was a great place to be for networking, proximity to studios etc but not a realistic place to own farm land! We have two boys (Drew is 12 and Cash is 9). When our oldest turned 4 we moved half an hour south of town and bought a few acres of land in the popular Nashville suburb of Spring Hill, TN. I was riding my dirtbike a few years ago, randomly weaving down back country roads when I came across a modern day cattle day drive. There were about 5 men on horseback rounding up a herd of cattle and moving them from one pasture to another, down a steep hill to a pond. I’ll never forget riding my dirt bike back home that day and telling Rebekah “I feel like I was just in the middle of the wild west!” From that day on we had our eyes on that farm, it took a few years, but finally 3 years ago we were able to begin purchasing some of the land. Eventually, a couple years ago the final two parcels we were interested in became available and we were able to complete our dream of having the 80 acre farm including that same pond I saw years ago!” – Brad Rempel
“Our dream for the land was to have a place to take our boys where they could stay outside, have campfires, catch fish, ride dirtbikes and just have a similar experience to ours growing up. We were planning on building a little shed on the property to park dirtbikes and 4 wheelers. We threw around the idea of adding a bathroom. When record labels and publishing companies in Nashville were forced to shut down their studios in 2020, we thought it might be smart to add a studio as well. To say the whole project kind of snowballed out of control is a severe understatement :). High Valley’s 2020 plans all got cancelled so I was left with a ton of time on my hands. In August of 2020 Rebekah and I sketched out our basic concept for a 1 bedroom / 2 bath cottage with a front porch, back deck, outdoor shower and a loft/bunk room. We were able to work with Summertown Metals (local company with the same Mennonite heritage as us) to get the sketches and drawings into a real actual design. The Mennonites out here specialize in building Barns and we thought it would be a great nod to our heritage to have them build the shell of the cottage even though our vision was 99% modern and only 1% farmhouse. We spent many days standing on the roof of my Polaris trying to figure out the right spot to build the cottage for the ultimate views. Finally in September of 2020 we broke ground. Ashley Homestore and The Design Network got wind of the project and we started working together for our episode of “Celebrity Homes Unlocked.” The entire house from vanities, to lighting, to indoor and outdoor furniture, bedding, silverware, wall hangings, games etc are all from “Ashley Homestore.” Just over 5 months after breaking ground we spent our 1st night at the cottage. Our only regret is not building it sooner.” Brad Rempel
Sleeps: 10 Baths: 2 Beds: 5
Location: Spring Hill, TN (Nashville)
“This is technically our family’s second home / my writing / recording studio. However, we are so busy with our kid’s sports, that we decided to make it available for other people to use for music videos, weddings, etc. It’s been such a blessing to see the community use the space and we’ve had people from multiple states and countries use if for vacations. We’ve also had a ton of Nashvillians use it for staycations. It was so cool to read a comment from a guest the other day who said that their two children both caught their first fish in our pond. So far it’s booked almost every day! It’s available on Airbnb / Vrbo/ Avvay.” Brad Rempel
Siding is LP Siding in Sherwin Williams Iron Ore.
Here, Brad and Rebekah Rempel, enjoy a beautiful day at their recently-built cottage.
The double glass front doors are in Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black.
Front porch features 8″ Cedar Posts and 6″ Beams.
If the country vistas weren’t enough, these comfortable patio chairs make this front porch feel even more inviting!
Outdoor Chairs:Â Clare View Outdoor Lounge Chair with Nuvella Cushion.
Lighting: Ashley HomeStore.
This place is truly special and you get this feeling the moment you step in and are embraced by the high-ceilings, the beautiful decor and that stunning view!
Exterior Doors – Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black.
Size: 1200 Sq ft.
Windows allow plenty of natural light into this practical and stylish Kitchen while a large peninsula with a waterfall countertop offers plenty of storage and it is the perfect place to eat your casual meals.
Walls are in Pure White by Sherwin Williams.
Beverage Dispenser: here – Others: here & here.
Bar Cart: here – Others: here, here, here & here.
Wall Clock: here.
Kitchen Island Paint Color – Iron Ore by Sherwin Williams.
The perimeter cabinets are also in Sherwin Williams Iron Ore.
The cabinet layout in this kitchen is really inspiring and it’s perfect for small spaces without compromising too much on storage. Although we don’t see many upper cabinets, the perimeter cabinets along with the peninsula offer plenty of storage space.
Kitchen Cabinets are “Diamond Now” from Lowes.
Kitchen Faucet: Discontinued – similar here &Â here.
Kitchen Cabinet Hardware: Probrico Black Cabinet Pulls – similar here.
Runner: Ashley Home Store – similar style: here &Â here – Other Favorites: here, here, here, here & here.
Would you mind cooking with a view like that?! 🙂
Perimeter Backsplash & Countertop: Calacatta Oro Quartz.
Kitchen Peninsula Dimension: 4′ x 10′ with 12″ flush bar and waterfall.
Waterfall Kitchen Island Countertop: Calacatta Oro Quartz.
Wall Sconces: here – Others: here & here.
Counterstools: Ashley Homestore – – similar here & here – Other Best Sellers: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Floors: Fox Hardwood Rustic 3/4″ Rustic White Oak. “This is not a tongue and groove floor. It’s literally boards from the sawmill. They glued them down on the concrete floor and than added wood filler and sanded each joint and stained with one coat of water based whitewash.”
An open-concept layout is perfect for entertaining. Notice the high vaulted ceiling and the view!
Candle Holders: Mercana Large & Small Candle Holder.
Windows are Pella Windows Lifestyle Contemporary Series.
Tree: Ashley Homestore – similar here & here.
Bench: Ashley Homestore.
Chandelier: Ashley Homestore – Others: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Leather Chairs: Ashley Home Store.
Rug : Kylea Indoor/Outdoor Rug – Other Best Sellers: here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here.
Sofa/Loveseat: Ashley Home Store.
Coffee Table: 17 Stories Elieana Coffee Table – Other Popular Choices: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Metal Tray: here.
Mirror: here & here – similar.
Side Table: Ashley Homestore – Others: here, here, here & here.
Sconces: Ashley Homestore.
This cozy spot gets a nice view of the entire cottage and it’s perfect to snack or have a drink or two with a friend.
Bistro Table: Ashley Homestore.
Stools: Ashley Homestore.
Black Accent Wall: Double Nickel Gap Spacing – Painted in Sherwin Williams SW 7069 Iron Ore.
A black door, in Sherwin Williams Iron Ore, conceals a Bedroom.
Lumbar Pillows: here.
Located just off the Living Room, this Bedroom is bright and luxurious.
Rug: Ashley Home Store – similar here, here & here.
Bed: Ashley Home Store – Other Favorites: here, here, here, here, here, here &Â here.
Side Tables: Chadton Accent Table.
Accent Pillows: Ashley Homestore.
Bedding: Ashley Home Store.
Lighting: Ashley Home Store – similar here.
Throw: here – similar.
Curtains: Ashley Home Store.
Faux Wood Blinds: Ashley Home Store.
Window Hardware: here.
Double Dresser: Maretto 6 Drawer Dresser.
Walls are in Sherwin Williams Pure White, which is one of the best white paint colors in my opinion. 🙂
Wall Shelf: here.
The beautiful and sophisticated Main Bathroom features black Shiplap walls, a mirrored vanity and patterned floor tiles.
Bathroom Shiplap Paint Color: Iron Ore by Sherwin Williams.
Bathroom Vanity: Ashley Homestore – Others: here, here & here.
Lighting: Ashley Homestore – similar here &Â here.
Mirror: Ashley Homestore.
Bathroom Faucet:Â Kingston Brass – Others: here, here & here.
Concrete-looking tiles keep this shower feeling simple, organic and low-maintenance.
Tiling: Floor & Decor – Shop this Look: Black Concrete Tile, Wall Tile & Shower Pan Tile.
Faucet: Kojox 12″ Brushed Gold Rain Shower.
Floor Tile: EliteTile – Other Best Sellers: here, here, here & here.
The staircase features White Oak treads/risers and double nickel gap spacing in Sherwin Williams Iron Ore.
Ceiling Beam: 12″ x 12″ faux wood beam spanning the entire cottage. Natural Stained Cedar boards.
Lighting: Steel Capsule Wall Sconce.
Upstairs you will find a bright and spacious loft with Bunk Beds, a private balcony and another bathroom.
Loft Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Pure White.
Doors & Windows: Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black.
Media Center with Fireplace: Todoe 65″ TV Stand.
8-Light Chandelier: Ashley Homestore – – similar here – Other Favorites: here, here, here, here & here.
Sectional: Savesto 5-Piece Sectional.
French doors to a private balcony are accentuated with white shilplap and flanked by custom Bunk Beds.
Rug: Ashley Homestore – similar here, here & here.
Coffee Table: 17 Stories Elieana Coffee Table.
The coffee table decor was kept simple, which is ideal since this coffee table offers storage and you don’t want to have to remove a pile of things to be able to open it. 🙂
Tray: Moria Tray.
I am loving this beautiful combination of textures!
Leather Pillows: here.
Lumbar Pillow: here.
These custom Bunk Beds create a fun vibe and offer plenty of space for the kids or guests to sleep. I am loving this idea!
Nesting Tables: here – similar.
Leather Ottoman: here – similar.
Swivel Chair: Grona Swivel Accent Chair – Others: here, here & here.
The double-sized custom bunk beds feature shiplap paneling and wall niches.
Lighting: Steel Lenz Swing Arm Wall Sconce.
The Bunk Beds are in Sherwin Williams Pure White.
The opposite side of the Loft features another pair or Bunk Beds and the same stylish swivel chair and ottoman.
What a great and inspiring Bathroom design! I am loving the flooring and that stunning vanity.
Bathroom Vanity: Ashley Homestore.
Bath Faucet: Delta Ashlyn.
Floor Tile: here.
Bathroom Faucet: Kingston Brass.
Mirror: Wais Round Wall Mirror.
Sconce: Steel Torino Wall Sconce.
Bath Tile: 3×6 Matte White Subway Tile – Others: here, here, here, here & here.
Shower Curtain: Oscar Oliver Alfio Shower Curtain.
This cottage also features an inviting balcony with Cedar plank ceiling and black metal railing.
 Clare View Outdoor Lounge Chair with Nuvella Cushion.
This large patio area features distinguished outdoor areas such as dining, living and plenty of space for entertaining!
Outdoor Dining Bench: Beachcroft Outdoor Bench with Cushion.
Outdoor Rug: here – Others: here, here, here & here.
Outdoor Host Dining Chairs: Beachcroft Outdoor Arm Chair.
Side Dining Chairs: Beachcroft Side Chair.
Outdoor Lanterns: Dimtrois Lantern.
Stoneware Vintage Reproduction Pitcher: here – similar here – Others: here, here &Â here.
Outdoor Dining Table: Beachcroft Outdoor Dining Table.
This is the dream! This cottage features 1000 sq ft outside living and it includes an outdoor shower!
Outdoor Shower features LP Board and Cedar Posts.
Hall Tree with Storage: Ashley Homestore.
Barn Light: Hinkley Lighting.
Patio Flooring: Sloped Concrete Floor.
Outdoor Sectional: Beachcroft Sectional.
Side Tables: Beachcroft.
Outdoor Coffee Table: here – Others: here, here & here.
Rug: Surya.
We create a home to share the best type of life we possibly can with our loved ones and I think this beautiful family really knows how to enjoy each other’s company! 🙂
Firepit Table: Paradise Trail Outdoor Fire Pit Table.
Chairs: Paradise Trail Swivel Outdoor Chair.
Land: 80 acres.
Roof: Summertown Metals (1″ standing Seam).
This place one of the most beautiful I have shared on Home Bunch and I know that it will not fade away from my memory…
Adirondack chairs: here.
A campfire by the pond is all we need to make our lives a little better, right?! 🙂
I want to thank this talented couple for sharing their dreamy cottage with us today. It’s easy to feel their love for each other and I am sure it’s this love that has served as the foundation for this special place.
This Modern Farmhouse is truly the ideal place to start making beautiful memories and writing stories… This is where dreams come true.
Photography: @rubyandpeachphoto.
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