2689 Anderson Rd

About this residence

Rare property 14 km west of Sooke. Full sun, surrounded by forest, this 2.5-acre lot is 10-minute walk to the beach 10-minute walk to Muir Creek. Once part of a 160-acre farm, open space, plenty of sun, while surrounding forests provide privacy. A newly built Rammed Earth house , built by local artisan builder Tony Johnson of Earth House Holdings. With it’s 24“thick insulated walls this house is incredibly energy efficient. A metal roof makes it virtually fireproof while the rammed earth walls make it “earthquake proof”.. Beautiful, custom built kitchen has built in appliances and granite counter tops. Custom ensuite with steam shower and cedar Ofuro soaker tub for two. Heated ceramic floors, Zehnder Ventilation system and wood burning stove heat this unique house. All interior trim and window sills hand crafted from cedar, milled from the property. Polished Terrazzo floors through out enhance the beauty and originality of the home. High ceilings and loft space add to the open feel of the living/kitchen area. Plenty of parking. Two Tiny Houses for guests or rental income and a „massage hut “that can be used as office or hobby space. Covered shipping container has space for storage, workshop, covered wood storage as well as outside, covered work space. Two wells on the property provide an abundance of water. One can be dedicated to irrigate the deer proof, 2,400 sqft garden with composting area. The 326 sqft barn has space for gardening supplies or an be converted to yoga studio, exercise room, the possibilities are endless! Heritage apple trees and 120+ year old black walnut and linden tree attracts many birds. The linden tree is a prized medicinal tree from Europe which blooms end of June. The flowers can be harvested for tea and tinctures. Previously, bees kept on the property produced unique linden honey. This property has to be seen to fully appreciate its artistic beauty, energy efficiency and uniqueness. (id:61366)