Find this warm and welcoming custom log home, perfectly situated on 7.85 beautiful acres in South Bragg Creek. Set among the towering evergreens, this home features huge floor to ceiling windows that not only invite the splendor of the magnificent natural surroundings indoors but also serve to naturally illuminate the entire space. Well built and beautifully rustic, this 2600 square foot home is the perfect retreat in the woods.
The open concept main level features gorgeous pine plank floors and soaring vaulted ceilings that beautifully showcase the stunning logs. The whole level has a well integrated flow and is full of charming character that is accentuated by wonderfully detailed nuances, stunning log trusses and a remarkable floor to ceiling natural-stone wood-burning fireplace with a custom log mantle.
The bright, well laid out country kitchen features lovely pine cabinetry, flagstone floors and an island with an integrated cook top and eat-at bar. The kitchen naturally extends into the dining room that boasts a terrific wood burning stove with a beautiful stone surround. Enjoy wonderful views of the scenic landscape through sliding glass doors which also provide access to the expansive wrap-around deck and covered veranda.
There are 2 large main floor bedrooms that each have oversized windows and feature big golden logs filled with character. This area also includes a 4 piece bathroom with an antique claw foot soaker tub that is conveniently located close to the guest bedrooms and is also adjacent to the flagstone floored side-foyer for easy access from outside.
A custom made log staircase leads upstairs where gentle elegance and rustic beauty reign in the master suite. The master bedroom features a wonderful dormer window and a large sitting area highlighted by an impressive parlor stove. The master bedroom has a luxurious 6 piece en-suite that boasts a 2 person jet tub, an over sized shower and a walk-in closet. The master suite also features a wonderful private deck.
Find an additional 1700 square feet of living space in the lower walk-out level. With in-floor heating throughout, this is a great place for friends and family to rest and relax in comfort. The family room has a fantastic brick wood burning fireplace that is wonderfully complemented by gorgeous Mexican tile flooring. This level also includes 2 large bedrooms, an office, a beautifully designed 3 piece bathroom, a laundry room and a mud room that opens into the breathtaking forest.
The property features a log guest cabin and a detached oversized triple car garage with an integrated workshop. Great for outdoor entertaining, the property also boasts a fire-pit, a log gazebo and matching log benches and a log swing.
The property backs onto a natural reserve. This wonderful location is close to the amenities in Bragg Creek and is a five minute drive from a 4,200 square kilometer forestry reserve – Kananaskis Country – offering a year-round outdoor recreational paradise. Hundreds of kilometers of exhilarating mountain streams and trails offer mountain bikers, hikers, climbers, birders, equestrians and cross-country skiers’ unlimited pleasure.
This property provides wonderful privacy, a subtle rustic luxury and unlimited opportunity to enjoy nature at its most spectacular. Imagine…. this extraordinary lifestyle only a ½ hour drive from Calgary.