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The Colonial Gable by Little Cottage Co. is a walk-in wood greenhouse that looks like a garden cottage: LP SmartSide walls, a clear SunSky polycarbonate roof, a lockable colonial Dutch door, and 25 to 47 working tempered-glass windows with screens, plus a row of transom windows above. Wood shelves on three sides and rods for hanging baskets come standard. It is one of our best-selling greenhouses, and we have sold it for over 10 years.
Six sizes from 64 to 160 sq. ft., all with 6' 4.5" sidewalls and a peak of about 10'–11'. It ships as a panelized kit (pre-built 4' x 6' wall sections), with an optional floor kit. Want it delivered fully built and painted in your colors instead? See the Prebuilt Colonial Gable Greenhouse.
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| Size | Floor area | Windows / transoms | Exterior peak | Shelf space | Kit from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'x8' | 64 sq. ft. | 25 / 12 | 10' 1.75" | 32 sq. ft. | $6,799 |
| 8'x12' | 96 sq. ft. | 33 / 16 | 10' 1.75" | 45 sq. ft. | $8,059 |
| 8'x16' | 128 sq. ft. | 41 / 22 | 10' 1.75" | 59 sq. ft. | $9,939 |
| 10'x12' | 120 sq. ft. | 35 / 17 | 10' 11.25" | 49 sq. ft. | $8,689 |
| 10'x14' | 140 sq. ft. | 39 / 19 | 10' 11.25" | 55 sq. ft. | $9,939 |
| 10'x16' | 160 sq. ft. | 47 / 23 | 10' 11.25" | 62 sq. ft. | $10,879 |
All sizes: 76.5" (6' 4.5") sidewalls, 34" x 72" door opening, 33" shelf height. Kit price is without the floor; add the floor kit in the options above. Full per-size specs are in the Dimensions & Specs tab.
| Colonial Gable | Colonial Garden | Extra Tall Colonial Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | The classic look, lots of windows: our best seller | Customizing: taller walls, wider or extra doors, bigger sizes | Tall plants, citrus and small trees |
| Sizes | 8'x8' to 10'x16' | 8'x8' to 12'x24' | 8'x8' to 12'x24' |
| Sidewall height | 6' 4.5" | 6' 6" | 8' |
| Peak height | 10' 1.75" – 10' 11.25" (exterior) | — | 11' 9" |
| Siding | LP SmartSide, primed | LP SmartSide, primed (50-yr limited warranty) | LP SmartSide, primed (50-yr limited warranty) |
| Roof | SunSky corrugated polycarbonate | 8mm corrugated polycarbonate skylight | 8mm corrugated polycarbonate skylight |
| Door | Colonial Dutch door | 30" door with transoms (wider/double optional) | 30" door with transoms (wider/double optional) |
| Floor kit | Optional | Optional (to 12'x16') | Optional (to 12'x16') |
| Prebuilt delivery | Prebuilt version | Available | Available |
| Starting at | $6,799 | $5,599 | $6,399 |
We've sold the Colonial Gable for over 10 years. We were one of its original sellers and work directly with the builders. We're greenhouse, sunroom and garden-room specialists, so you get real answers on sizing, foundations, floors, painting, prebuilt delivery and installation. Please call or text us at 732-806-7959.
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Where can I buy the Colonial Gable greenhouse?
Right here. World of Greenhouses has sold the Colonial Gable for over 10 years, with free shipping on the kit, financing, a prebuilt version and installer coordination. Call or text 732-806-7959.
Which size should I choose?
The 8' wide sizes (8x8, 8x12, 8x16) have a 10' 1.75" exterior peak; the 10' wide sizes (10x12, 10x14, 10x16) are taller at 10' 11.25" and give you a wider center aisle. For a few benches of seedlings and herbs, 8x8 or 8x12 is plenty. For a potting bench, larger plants or room to sit, go 10x12 or bigger. Every size gets shelves on three sides.
Colonial Gable or Colonial Garden: which should I choose?
Choose the Colonial Gable for the classic cottage look with a Dutch door and dozens of opening windows. Choose the Colonial Garden if you want to customize: taller walls, wider or extra doors, or sizes up to 12x24.
Are the windows glass or plastic? Do they open?
The windows are tempered glass. The 18" x 23" windows open and have screens, and there are 10" x 18" tempered-glass transoms above. The roof is clear SunSky polycarbonate, so light also comes in from above.
Is it good for year-round growing? Can I heat it?
Yes. The wood walls and polycarbonate roof hold heat better than an all-plastic greenhouse, and many owners add a small heater for winter. Customers have put it on a slab with radiant floor heat.
Can I hang plants from the ceiling?
Yes. It comes with rods for hanging baskets, and you can add hooks to the beams for orchids and other hanging plants.
How does it hold up to wind and snow?
It is a permanent wood-framed structure with 2x4 studs and tempered glass, and it stands up well to typical summer and winter storms. In windy areas, set it on a concrete slab and anchor it. Tell us about your site and we'll help you plan.
What foundation do I need?
A level, solid base. Little Cottage recommends 4–5" of crushed stone extending 12" past the building on every side, or a concrete pad kept close to ground level and 12" wider than the building on each side. Patio block also works. Add the optional floor kit for a finished wood floor.
Does it come painted?
The kit ships primed and ready to paint in your colors. The prebuilt version is delivered fully built and painted.
Can it be half greenhouse, half shed?
Yes. We can build it with a dividing wall and connecting door, for example a 10x14 split into a greenhouse side and a storage side. Call or text us to discuss options and pricing.
How is it delivered and assembled?
The kit ships by freight on a pallet, delivered curbside, in panelized 4' x 6' wall sections. Have a helper or a pallet jack ready to unload. Most handy homeowners assemble it themselves with the manual, or we can coordinate an installer. It has no gutters.
Who makes it?
Little Cottage Co. Each greenhouse is handcrafted by Amish builders in the USA.
Do I need a permit?
Often for a structure this size, since it is permanent. Requirements vary by town, so check with your local building department before you order.
What if I have more questions?
Call or text us at 732-806-7959. Texting is the fastest way to reach us. We're happy to help.
Official Little Cottage Co. specifications
Shipping and Assembly
For kit assembly, the greenhouse will be delivered in panelized sections, wrapped on a pallet, via freight. The pallet is heavy — we recommend having a friend or two (or equipment like a pallet jack) on hand to help unload it curbside on delivery day.
Foundation materias;
Crushed stone
We recommend using crushed stone approximately 4-5" deep. We also advise that you have 12" of stone around the perimeter of the outbuilding to control weeds and keep moisture away from the building. Before installing the stone, you can either dig out 4" of soil and simply make the stone ground level, or you can make the frame with 4x4s or landscape timbers and then fill flush to the top with stone.
Concrete pad
Another option would be to have a concrete pad installed. If you are going to have a concrete pad installed, remember to keep the pad as close to ground level as possible. We recommend that you make the pad 12" wider on each side of the building. Using crushed stone or a concrete pad will increase the longevity of your building/playhouse. Having the proper site allows needed airflow, which will keep your building/playhouse looking great for years to come!
Shipping times can vary, please reach out for an estimated shipping timeframe.
As a longtime dealer for these Amish-built structures, our tenure means priority access and hands-on solutioning — from sizing to installation. We work with schools, landscapers, and institutional buyers, with PO ordering available.
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Colonial Gable at a Glance
Type: Walk-in wood greenhouse with cottage styling
Built by: Amish builders, handcrafted in the USA
Walls: LP SmartSide siding on 2x4 studs, 6'4.5" sidewalls
Roof: Clear SunSky corrugated polycarbonate
Windows: 25–47 opening tempered-glass windows with screens, plus transoms
Door: Lockable colonial Dutch door, 34" x 72" opening
Inside: Wood shelving on 3 sides, hanging-basket rods, 2 louvers
Floor area: 64–160 sq. ft. (6 sizes — see Sizes tab)
Floor: Optional floor kit
Ventilation: Opening windows, transoms and louvers; no fan or thermostat included
Finish: Primed, ready to paint — or delivered prebuilt and painted
Foundation: Crushed stone, concrete pad or patio block
Delivery: Panelized kit by freight, or prebuilt delivery in many areas
Customer Photo
Built with extra front windows and the Dutch door, set between cedar raised beds.
See 27 real customer photos of the Colonial Gable →
This is my scond greenhouse purchase from the World of Greenhouses. We lost our 10 x 12 in the Palisades fire. We downsized to an 8 x 8 replacement. These are excellent greenhouses made by The Amish. We requested one modification on the walls in front by the door. (more windows). Eli and Esther were fabulous to work with!
ordered this lovely greenhouse to replace the one I had for about 10 years. Eli and the crew at World of Greenhouses were a pleasure to work with and are highly knowledgeable! I liked the door on my old greenhouse so they cut out those dimensions so I could keep it. The shipping was smooth. We had a couple guys at the ready to help unload when the FedEx truck arrived. The panels are assembled and quite large. Assembly was straightforward. The quality of workmanship exceeded my expectations! My handyman was blown away by the quality, and he even joked seriously about renting it out. I recently retired and plan on spending many hours daily in this beautiful oasis. We live in Southern California and although a perfect environment for planting fruits and vegetables we have a lot of critters. This greenhouse keeps our vegetables clean and plentiful! I highly recommend this greenhouse!!
I've built a lot of structures in my lifetime and I have to say World of Greehouse sure knows how to build things!! Everything fit perfect together!
Went together very smoothly. Plans were straightforward. Took 5 gallons of paint for this 8 x 12’ size greenhouse. Plan on adding fan over gable vent to help with heat. Overall, very pleased. Made a great addition to our garden.
Was a 4 day build with one helper. Instructions could of been easier to read for someone without construction experience had to call for assistance twice.
We had a very good experience with our cottage. We ordered it in the beginning of March 2021 and received it the end of July 2021. The overall quality is very good. We did some additional enhancements, such as adding gutters and downspouts, and did a good bit of caulking inside to seal spots since we are using it as a retreat instead of a greenhouse. Our only issue was the difficulty in receiving communication. Not very responsive. Our latest request has been information regarding the windows. We would like to add windows to the front and have asked to either purchase from World of Greenhouses or receive a source so that the windows match, but no response. (We still do want that info!). Overall though, a good foundational building to really go in any direction that you want to go.
We built it on 4 x6 treated timber’s on a bed of pea gravel. The inside has a 4’ wide walkway down the center. Turned out just as I had hoped. Really well designed and went together easily with the help of a pro.
It was a very long wait for the greenhouse to be delivered but worth it. Some of the pieces were heavier than expected but luckily the delivery driver helped us unload them. The roof ridge is a real challenge. The foam pieces didn’t have a sticky side as described in the instructions so it was a hugechallenge to keep them in place while screwing down the ridge pieces. Overall this is a great product and we are very happy.
We offer prebuilt delivery where the structure would be delivered fully built and painted (in your choice of colors), you can text me your full shipping address and I will let you know what it would cost 7328067959
HI ,That would work, we do have customers installing on a deck - it i is roughly 1800 lbs. , but you may want the option without a floor. Please feel free to call or text me at 7328067959
Yes prebuilt and painted. Please let us know the size and delivery zip code and we will get back to you with a quote.
HIGenerally, it is between 2-4 weeks until it ships but we can try to get it for sooner if you need it by a specific timeframe. We also have the which is a similar option which is available to ship out quickly Colonial Garden Greenhouse by Alpine structures – World of GreenhousesPlease let me know when you need it by and will see what we can do.
HIThanks for reaching out, These do not have the specific structural certification available but these are very strong we have sold them in severe weather areas and have had no issues whatsoever, They can be anchored to the ground and you can always add hurricane ties as well..Please reach out with any additional questions , we would love to help you.
Yes, we do. Please let us know if you want it configured that way so we can configure correctly.
HiThanks for your interest the colonial gable greenhouse YES, The roof CAN be switched out for a solid material. There is no extra charge and you can just let us know in the notes at checkout that you would like the solid roof option Please feel free to reach out with any further questions.
Painting is available for the prebuilt option only and that includes painting the inside. It does not include staining the shelves but we can put in a request for that and possibly get that done as well. The pricing for the prebuilt depends on where it is shipping to.
HIThanks for reaching out. Yes, we can have this pre-built and painted in your choice of colors. I would need to get a shipping zip code to get a quote for you for the pre-built delivery option.
HI,Thanks for reaching out, The lead time for the kit is generally between 4-6 weeks but if you need it sooner you can let us know ,I can see what I can do for you. Please feel free to call us at 732 806 7959 or you can reach out with additional question here or via email eli@worldofgreenhouses.com.
HIThis one is available to some locations as a prebuilt Greenhouse , it gets delivered painted with singles on all ready to go so we can price that for you. It is built by Amish builders in Ohio. Please let me know if you want that option priced out for you.
Yes we can do that just let me know the size and options you want and your shipping zip code and we will send you a invoice for that.
Iwould need your shipping zip to get a quote
We do not have a snow rating but we have sent these all over the country and snow was never an issue
I will need your zip code to get you a quote.
Yes it can be placed on crushed stone.
Yes it is available in those or any custom size. Can you please let me know what size you wanted and your shipping zip code so I can get you a quote.
2-4 weeks
Yes we can do that size. I can get you a quo I just need to know if you wanted the floor and where it is shipping to.
Yes we can do that. To get you a quote I would need the shipping address.
We can make the door wider and we can do the 12x12 with all windows. Please let me know how wide you would like the door if you would like to have a double door along with any other specific requirements along with your shipping address so I can get you a custom quote.
yes we can.