For $2.5M, This Cabin in the San Juan Islands Promises the Best Summer Ever

Dwell Staff
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Tucked away on Lopez Island, the waterfront home comes with plenty of outdoor space and captivating views of the Olympic Mountains.

The Barn Gallery faces southwest to a secluded waterfront bluff, and is surrounded by 4 acres of woodland and a private meadow. Collection and filtration of rain water, and a focus on natural landscaping are integral parts of the Barn Gallery sustainable design philosophy. The rain garden (foreground) functions as a natural filtration system for stormwater runoff headed to the channel below, and is one of the most talked-about features.

Location: 1102 Shark Reef Road, Lopez Island, Washington

Price: $2,500,000

Year Built: 2017

Footprint: 1,619 square feet (two bedrooms, two baths)

Lot Size: 3.52 acres

From the Agent: "Are you ready to escape to your modern waterfront home on three and a half west-facing acres? This home was sustainably created by an architect/designer team as their own personal retreat and looks out across a natural meadow to spectacular views of the water and the Olympic Mountains. Beach access is only five minutes away. The custom house is built with exceptional attention to detail, all while being energy-efficient and integrated with the best new smart tech. Well-established, low-maintenance landscaping with a rain garden, ornamental grasses, and patio is also included."

You arrive at the Barn Gallery via a meandering driveway through native woodland of Fir, Pine and Alder. Twelve species of Bamboo and several different ornamental grasses integrated with wildflowers will become more evident as the natural landscaping matures. The Bamboo nearest to the house is in spiral galvanized pots fabricated from the left over culvert used for the pre-filtration tower located near the rain storage tank.
Polished concrete floors run throughout the living spaces, while soaring windows provide unobstructed waterfront views.
Polished concrete floors run throughout the living spaces, while soaring windows provide unobstructed waterfront views.

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