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US woman turns 1980s RV into English cottage for $1,800

29.05.2026 18:01 1 min 2 sources
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US woman turns 1980s RV into English cottage for $1,800
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43-year-old Annie Wonderlich from Washington state bought a 1980s RV for $54,000 and spent $1,800 converting it into an English cottage, inspired by a 2023 trip to the Cotswolds. Monthly loan payments are $754.14, utilities around $250.

43-year-old Annie Wonderlich from Washington state purchased a 1980s RV in February 2026 for $54,000 and converted it into a home resembling an English cottage. The inspiration came from a trip to the Cotswolds in 2023.

She spent about $1,800 on the renovation. Monthly loan payments are $754.14, and utilities cost around $250. Wonderlich plans to alter the exterior to hide its RV origins and build a 200-square-foot shed for a walk-in closet.

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