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Stylish Straw-Bale Design
Stylish Straw-Bale Design 
Embracing authenticity and a true utopian spirit, the qualities that set this south end home apart are not so easily measured. 
  • Stylish Straw-Bale Design
    Stylish Straw-Bale Design
  • Locavore
    Locavore
  • Artful Detail
    Artful Detail
  • Adobe Elements
    Adobe Elements
  • Gather Round
    Gather Round
  • Farmhouse Features
    Farmhouse Features
  • A True Original
    A True Original
  • Country Comfort
    Country Comfort
  • Good Energy
    Good Energy
  • Art In Architecture
    Art In Architecture
  • Business Section
    Business Section
  • A Craftsman Touch
    A Craftsman Touch
  • Lodge Like
    Lodge Like
  • Lounging Loft
    Lounging Loft
  • A Window To The Soul
    A Window To The Soul
  • Porches To Ponder
    Porches To Ponder
  • Studio B
    Studio B
  • Multi Purpose
    Multi Purpose
  • Great Space
    Great Space
  • Efficient Design
    Efficient Design
  • Harbour View Plateau
    Harbour View Plateau
  • Scenic Surroundings
    Scenic Surroundings
  • Pastoral Privacy
    Pastoral Privacy
Type: Residential
Price: CAD $ 945,000

This unique & inviting post and beam & straw bale farmhouse is set amidst 6 3/4 productive sun-drenched acres just on the outskirts of Fulford Village. A true commitment to sustainable living and alternative eco friendly design, this heartfelt property enjoys a style and atmosphere all its own. The spacious 3340 sq ft 3 bedroom main house is finished with durability and healthy living in mind. A delightful 868 sq ft studio  house sits in a private corner of the farm.The land itself is rich, level and dotted with pasture,ponds , food & flower gardens and established fruit trees. A one of a kind farm and so "south end" in all the right ways!

 FLOORPLAN (pdf)

BROCHURE (pdf)

 

Outstanding Features:

  • Honeycomb construction technique
  • 21" inch thick earthen plaster walls
  • Extra deep window sills
  • Series of 300 sq.ft. hexagonal rooms (each 6 sided)
  • Unique pivotal front door with stained glass
  • Oak flooring 
  • Master Bedroom with walk-in closet, ensuite and garden walkout
  • Great Room with window bench, lofty ceilings and woodstove
  • Kitchen with hexagonal centre-island; dishwasher; cooktop & wall oven
  • Utility room with built-in shelving
  • Guest area or private home office with garden walkout
  • Central artisan staircase
  • Upper level family room/recreation area
  • Library/home office
  • Spacious Bedroom with Bunks (comfortably sleeps 6 - kids will love this!)

The Detached Studio Building:

  • Privately sited at the rear of the property
  • Separate lane through a magical forest
  • Charming storybook design
  • Wood floors; lots of glass and vaulted ceiling
  • Multi-purpose loft area with sundeck 

The Land:

  • The property was once part of a larger farm with a productive 100+ year history
  • Rich and arable with level beds - approx. 3 acres suited to crops or gardens
  • Several pond plots
  • Beautiful meadows and forest glens
  • Rocky outcrops
  • Ocean glimpses 
  • Hundreds of spring flowering bulbs and perennial plantings
  • Ornamental shrubs and specimen trees
  • Walk to freshwater swimming beach and the ocean

More Information
MLS: 300027
Year Built: 1997
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Fireplaces: 1
Heat: Floor Radiant
Water: Well
Outbuildings: Multi Purpose 868 sq. ft. Accessory Building
Floor Area: 3340 square feet
Lot size: 6.73 acres


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