230 WOODLEY Drive Hinton AB T7V 2C5 MLS #A1134123

This is a Douglas Fir, Timber Frame, straw bale home that embodies true craftsmanship & the impressive beauty of its surrounding forest. Entering this 2,555 sq ft home, you are immediately drawn to the cathedral ceilings & the grand, open rise Douglas Fir staircase that leads upstairs. The main floor has an open great room that includes a kitchen with custom crafted alder cabinets, cathedral timber beamed ceilings & generous windows that are throughout the spacious living/dining area. The underfloor heat provides warmth; additional warmth & ambiance is supplied by the wood burning stove where you can watch the flames dance while preparing dinner on the gas range from the kitchen island. From the main floor you can walk out to the wrap around deck that overlooks your private hillside & majestic forest situated on 2.15 ACRES. Heading upstairs, this incredible floor plan continues into a cozy reading area & office nook. There are 6 bedrooms in the home, three are located upstairs. Two of the upstairs bedrooms have lofts & all three walk-out to private balconies. The primary bedroom is spacious, it has soaring cathedral ceilings & has a beautiful en-suite bathroom with slate tile, shower & deep soaking tub. Downstairs there is an area that is perfect for an exercise space or theater room. There are 2 additional bedrooms, both with their own 4 pc bathrooms. One of the bedrooms has a kitchenette & currently these rooms rent on the Air BnB site for short term accommodation. This home was crafted with the environment in mind while incorporating many local contractors, artisans & products. There is an attached garage with under floor heat. Outside the 2.15 acres provides room for parking & toys while providing privacy. The yard contrasts from manicured lawn/gardens into the natural forest of native trees & shrubs indicative to this rocky mountain terrain.