We have listed a new property at 37044 River Road in Rural Red Deer County.
WATCH VIRTUAL TOUR FOR MORE PHOTOS AND PROPERTY INFORMATION! This is truly a one of a kind home and the first time that the original owner is offering it for sale. This home is considered Passive Solar with an integrated greenhouse/solarium ~ built with stacked logs for the first 9 ft and then double studded walls insulated to R40 and topped with a roof at R-60. The home is stunning with beautiful tiles, soaring vaulted ceilings, lots of large windows, big rooms, open living spaces and all wrapped around the central greenhouse/solarium that is a peaceful oasis with the sounds of the fountain and the scents from the flowers, grape vines, and lemon tree. The main floor consists of living room and flex space, kitchen with large walk in pantry that fits a fridge and freezer, large utility room that opens to the solarium with a 3 piece bath, and a second living space that holds another seating area, primary bedroom with 3 pc ensuite and walk in closet, a 2nd bedroom or office, and an additional flex space with the staircase to the upper level. Upstairs begins with a large landing and 3 big bedrooms. The bedroom area is large and open concept with eye catching stack walls that were raised in height as the children got older with fabric treatments. A 5 piece bathroom with dual sink vanity, and a tub and toilet in a separate room (with the addition of a pocket door) and a large flex/office space that is open to the living space below. This area is sunny and bright with its own deck overlooking the solarium. The partial basement has a family room for some recreation and a cold room. The open design and construction methodology of the house provides lower energy costs with heat from the wood burning stove, along with the boiler and in floor heat. The spacious garage and an additional 17 x 23 workshop area are heated with in floor heat. There is an additional garage/equipment shed with potato cellar. The scenic wooded lot has a winding tree lined drive and several clearings that could make pastures. There is an older animal shelter that once housed chickens/turkeys and even a horse. South facing with pastoral views and the mountains in the distance. Well situated in Central Alberta on the scenic River Road near the Medicine River and the charming community of Markerville. 10 minutes to Spruce view, 20 minutes to Sylvan Lake or Penhold, 25 minutes to Innisfail and 30 minutes to Red Deer.