The geographical location of home and property was carefully searched out and selected with regard to receiving the maximum amount of sunshine as well as the best temperature
consideration year round, placing special emphasis on the winter months. This, then, is a most important consideration in a wilderness setting. The log home and support
buildings are well back from and above the lake and are well protected by a gentle pine and birch forest. The winter winds that blow occasionally down the lake are not felt in
the general area of the house. This means that we are always approximately 10 degrees warmer in temperature than at lake level.
The home was built from locally obtained trees several kilometers/miles away from the home location. It was designed as a year-round dwelling, cool in summer, warm in winter.
The house is of a back split design incorporating two basements at different levels. One basement incorporates an open area more than suitable for the hanging up to dry, wet
outdoor clothing, a wood heater (that heats the entire home), an inside wood storage room, a winter months water storage tank (250 gals.) and pump, along with a work shop area, a battery solar area and a crawl space storage area. This basement has wooden and concrete floors as is appropriate, is finished, and has access to upstairs as well as an outside door. Approximate dimension: 20 ft. x 20 ft. (6 m. x 6 m.) or 400 sq. ft. (38 sq. m.).
The main floor house plan incorporates a kitchen, complete with propane stove/oven, a wood cook stove, and a 2 ft. x 2 ft. propane grill, a double sink, and functional
counter and storage space. The living room is comfortable with wood heater and stone raised hearth. The dining room is of modest proportions and is bright and very functional.
A second kitchen and general food preparation and cooking area is located along the south side of the house. This may be considered most important to the year-round function
of a wilderness home, allowing many activities to be carried out without interrupting the other kitchen. This second kitchen has a propane stove/oven, propane fridge, double
sinks, 20 feet of counter space and lots of shelf storage space. A real nice feature of this year-round room is the fact that the south wall is all in windows, facing a south
easterly direction which equates to lots of winter sunshine and light.
The back split, or higher level, has a compliment of the large master bedroom, the guest or second bedroom, as well as an indoor bathroom, incorporating bathtub, toilet and
sink. All very warm, comfortable and bright. The master bedroom has a stone hearth in one corner.
Dimensions/Square Footage:
Main house inside dimensions, excluding basements.
- Main floor - 25.0 ft. x 19.0 ft 475 sq. ft.
- Summer kitchen 25.0 ft. x 7.0 ft 175 sq. ft.
- Bathroom - 30 sq. ft.
- Master bedroom 16.0 ft. x 11.0 ft. 216 sq. ft.
- 2nd bedroom 11.0 ft. x 11.0 ft 11 sq. ft.
- Front veranda 26.0 ft. x 6.0 ft 156 sq. ft.
- Total - excluding front veranda 1017 sq. ft
Note: The rear section of the log house was designed to accommodate a future second story if required.
First basement dimensions are approximately 20.0 ft. x 20.0 ft (6 m x 6 m) - 400 sq. ft.
Second basement dimensions are approximately 16.0 ft. x 26.0 ft (5 m x 8 m) - 416. sq. ft.
Approximate overall square footage - 1833 sq. ft.
Fuel and building supplies storage building dimensions are approximately 14.0 ft. wide x 20.0 ft. long (4.3 m x 6.0 m) 280.0 sq ft.
Storage building connected to the other side of the shop; approximate dimensions are 14.0 ft. x 20.0 ft. (4.3 m x 6.0 m) 280.0 sq. ft.
A winterized all seasons frame cabin is presently nearing completion and is habitable. This cabin is located on high ground on a private place on the property with a
beautiful view looking out over a mountain lake.
Dimensions - 20.0 ft. x 16.0 ft. (6.0 m x 4.9 m) - 320.0 sq. ft.
Veranda dimensions 16.0 ft. x 4.0 ft. (4.8 m x 1.2 m) - 640.0 sq. ft
Wood deck approximate dimensions 10.0 ft. x 10.0 ft. (3.0 m x 3.0 m) - 100.0 sq ft
A bunkhouse is also located on the property. This is a nicely built building for summer use only. It has a nice wood heater and accommodates four persons nicely for
sleeping requirements.
Approximate dimensions 14.0 ft. x 16.0 ft. (4.3 m x 4.9 m) - 224.0 sq. ft.
The seasonal water house is in two parts. The top level accommodates the water storage vessels, the lower level is a wash and shower room. There is a propane hot
water tank, laundry tubs, washing machine and shower, along with counter and storage.
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The 40 ft. x 20 ft. (12 m x 6 m approx.) post and beam greenhouse is a beautiful structure. During the growing months, this
greenhouse provides a great deal of personal enjoyment along with all the salads, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, squash, Chinese vegetables, cantaloupe etc. that are so nice to
have in a remote wilderness location. It incorporates a large wood heater and inside water tanks to ensure warm water for watering in the early spring of the year.
The gardens are a pleasure to have. They produce fine long winter keeping root crops such as potatoes, carrots, beets, onions and the brassicas.
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The shop provides one with a place to work year round on the tools and equipment necessary to the operation of a wilderness
home as well as good storage of outboards, saws, tools, rope, tents, tarps, building materials etc. The shop has a very adequate wood heater as well.
New ongoing construction attached to and part of the work shop:
The construction of a fuel and building supplies storage building has been added as new construction. Dimensions are approximately 14 ft. wide x 20 ft. long (4.3 m x 6 m).
This is a very functional support building.
On the other side and connected to the shop, a storage building has been constructed as part of the whole complex. The approximate dimensions are 14 ft. wide x 20 ft. long
or 4.3 m x 6 m. This is a very functional support building.
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Summer: From May to October, water is pumped from a small dam in a year-round flowing creek on the property. This water
is pumped and held in storage (500 gals) in the water tower and is distributed to main house, shower and wash house, greenhouse and gardens. The numerous flower beds, window
flower boxes etc. are all watered with a garden hose, utilizing the principle of gravity water distribution.
Winter: Water is hauled with the tractor from the lake and stored in the basement water tanks (250 gals). This supplies the house with enough water for 3 to 4 weeks
(2 people).
Grey water is disposed of by drain system to outside below ground year-round drainage system.
Solid human wastes outside outhouses.
Other waste and garbage is burned in a deep burn pit at a location on the property that is conducive to this activity.
Water: The main house and wash house have hot and cold running water during the summer season (May to Oct. 15th).
Electrical: A Honda 3500 watt gen. set supplies electricity when required. Photovoltaic solar panels complete with battery bank provide lighting and power to an
inverter. Propane lights are used along with 12 volt D.C. Halogen lighting.
Heat: Heating is by wood. A large wood heater in the basement is used during the winter months. A new heater on a stone hearth in the living room is used as required
in the late summer and fall season.
Cooking: Propane is the fuel used for the majority of the cooking. An old fashioned wood cook stove is also used.
Refrigeration: A propane fridge which is very effective at keeping things cold.
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Radio telephone and satellite Viasat Modem Satellite Surfbeam installed in 2006 provides internet capability
(powered by a 700 watt inverter). Radio and TV can also be used.
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At present time, a large post and beam woodshed is under construction along with the foundation in place for an additional
year-round cabin.
Gardens, flower and herb beds are being expanded and developed on a continuing basis.
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only
2 inch gasoline powered water pump
- Water pipeline in place from water pump at creek dam to water tower; steel 2 inch Victolic, numerous sections
1
only
Caterpillar D4 bulldozer c/w winch
1
only
Ford farm tractor
2 only
Trailers utility type
1
only
24 foot aluminum freighting boat c/w Yamaha 115 hp outboard engine, controls, battery, fuel tanks etc.
1
only
14 foot deep hull aluminum boat c/w Mercury 20 HP outboard engine.
1 only
Propane hot water tank
1
only
Washing machine
1
only
Radio telephone c/w antenna
1 only
Satellite dish, complete with Viasat Modem Satellite Surfbeam
6
only
100 lb. Propane bottles
1
only
3.5 kw electric generator set
3 only
Solar panels and six battery pack
1 only
300 watt Inverter
1 only
750 watt Inverter
All construction materials, spare windows, plywood sheeting, miscellaneous lumber, 50 lb. boxes of nails and spikes, insulation etc. normally kept in stock at a remote location.
A number of gas cans, 45 gal. metal fuel barrels etc.
Miscellaneous equipment.
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The main house comes fully furnished. An example of this:
 | All furniture,
tables, chairs, chesterfields
|
| Two propane stoves c/w ovens
|
| One wood burning cook stove
|
| One propane built-in grill
|
| One propane refrigerator
|
| Beds, rugs, built-ins
|
| Some dishes, miscellaneous kitchen items etc.
|
Bathroom:
| Full size
bathtub |
| Toilet |
| Built-in sink |
| Counter, cupboards etc.
|
Basements:
| Wood burning heater
|
| Winter water storage vessels c/w pump
|
| Shelves, work bench, battery area
|
| All built-ins, large food storage metal containers (non-operable chest type freezers)
|
Greenhouse:
| Wood burning heater |
| Water storage vessels |
| Miscellaneous items |
Workshop:
| Wood burning heater |
| Work benches |
| Built-in shelves |
| Miscellaneous parts, various other items used around a shop |
| Construction materials |
Water tower/wash house:
