The story
Enchanting and tranquil island view home! Discover unmatched privacy, architectural craftsmanship and infrastructure resilience on Orcas Island. This self-sustaining 10-acre eco-retreat is located on two five acre parcels featuring a water view custom timber frame 2100 sq. ft. home with two bedrooms and two baths. Features vaulted ceilings, new metal roof, solar panels and traditional electrical connection. Perfect blend of modern off-grid capability and connected convenience, all surrounded by peaceful gardens & forest trails. Enjoy views of surrounding gardens enhanced by warm light filtering through the multiple skylights, windows and French doors. The upstairs loft is designed with passive solar thermal heat gain to capture natural winter warmth, supplemented by cozy wood stoves upstairs and on the main floor. Equipped with a private solar electric system with battery storage, the home runs seamlessly through coastal winter storms, bypassing the electric grid. Plenty of storage & work space afforded in the hand-built barn & the separate studio. Additional features include: maple floors, radiant heat concrete floors, custom fir cabinets and trim throughout. Relax under the pergola on the patio or dine on the water view deck above. Premium low-E energy efficient glazing upgrades on all south-facing windows. Nearby well serves adjacent parcel, allowing for another structure. Just 10 minutes to Orcas Village!
