With the aid of a variance, this significant remodel lifted up a non-conforming small cottage, moved it to restore a required zoning setback, dug a full basement underneath the new location, put it back down, then remodeled the first floor and added a new second floor. The resulting house fits in perfectly in its neighborhood and has a better relationship to the site. And the new interior layout greatly improved the light quality, flow and function for more indoor outdoor living.