Timber-Frame Home Replica Of 19th Century Barn Structure

This stunning open and comfortable home is unforgettable. With attention to the placement of the home on top of a gentle hill, enjoy the long views to the valley and surrounding forest and farmland, the mature forest borders the north side of the house. The 5,000+ sq ft straw bale house on 51 acres elegantly holds the large exposed timber main home and a 2 bedroom apartment under one roof. This listing concerns the main house only. Stunning red double doors welcome you into a large vestibule where right away, the bright and soft walls set the tone as you hang your coat up. A second set of glass doors lead you into the main home living room area and your eye gazes up into the several cathedral ceilings and grand central stair. The home's common areas of entry, living room, fireplace, dining piano area, bar and kitchen flow so naturally one after the other and yet respect the use of each area. There are many opportunities for long-view shots, and close ups with great light. The light coloured walls, large windows, accurate barn-style timber framing artistic kitchen island, bar, and cedar cupboards (from the onsite forest) give the house a magical feeling, The original owners were builders and artists. pleasant Artistic architectural details, "follies", are throughout the house and property, so discretely and well done, they are quietly discovered as one spends time here. From the open entrance area, the central timber open stair case leads to the the bedroom quarters- three bedrooms with dormers and a charming bathroom with unique stone work. A wooden plank bridge and walkway overlooks the living room, leading to the tucked away music study. Up the metal spiral staircase leads to the third story"nest", a small, cosy bedroom under the roof ridge, the only room on this level. Dormers, natural wood, artistic accents the rounded wall edges make for deep, seat-style window ledges throughout due to the straw bale hidden inside its walls. From the base of the central stair, a connecting hallway with a sliding barn door ton one side reveals the washer / dryer. At the end of the hall, the "blue room", is a flexible use room, and can be used for group conferences, play, guest room or other. It has its own entrance from the outside and a nearby powder room. Outside, two overhangs stone walkways border the house, keeping you dry from rain, and expand to an outdoor fireplace, and seating areas. Around the back of the house, hot tub, outdoor shower, and herb garden look towards the forest. A bit farther yet, the camp fire and larger bonfire pits are a safe distance away from the house. The long gravel driveway will have led you from the dirt road, past the paddocks and signature red-roofed barn, winding through the pines and around the rock perennial turning circle. Welcome.