Address :: Posts Standing : - Gambier Island Gulf Islands
Bedrooms :: 3
Bathrooms :: 2
Square Footage :: 1,860
Price :: $Sold
Property Description ::
Timeless Architecture meets Modern Convenience. Escape the city and retreat to this stunning post and beam waterfront home situated in the pristine old-growth forest of West Bay on Gambier Island. Just a 30-minute boat ride from West Vancouvers' Horseshoe Bay, this award winning home designed by acclaimed architect Henry Yorke Mann offers 2 bedrooms and a studio in 1850 sf on 1.25 acres. An undisturbed palette of 138ft of waterfront offers exquisite ocean and mountain views accessible from all rooms within this sustainably built home, and a private dock will provide moorage for your boat, kayaks and canoes. 'Posts Standing' is the perfect blend of modern and natural elements. Built using all local materials and featuring impressive log construction, this solid cedar home fuses the traditions of Japanese Zen temples with Indigenous Native long houses to create a truly harmonious and tranquil living experience. The timeless approach to building and the judicious use of windows throughout the home, provide natural light and encourage heating and cooling efficiencies. A central wood-fired masonry heater and oven warms the house with a slow radiant heat while you savour the smell of freshly baked bread or pizza. Watch the sunrise, read a book or entertain your guests from a generous patio area nestled in the simply natural landscaped yard where deer wander freely. A separate cabin, currently used as a workshop, will easily convert into a comfortable guest cottage with an attic area perfect for storage.
