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Red Mountain 34′ Tiny House

November 18, 2016 By Greg Parham 62 Comments

Red Mountainred mountain mine

Red Mountain is a group of three peaks in between Silverton and Ouray, CO. One can get an outstanding view of these magnificent San Jaun peaks whilst descending Red Mountain pass (11,018′) towards Ouray. The mountains are most notable for their distinctive red hues, as a result of iron oxide present in the mineral content of the rock. The vicinity was heavily mined in the late 1800’s and remnants of this human activity remain in the form of rustic houses, storage sheds, mine shafts, and other mining structures. Incredibly weathered wood has withstood the harsh climate of this environment for decades. To say the place is “grandiose” or “epic” falls short of the aura this landscape provokes. We have waited a long time for the right tiny house deserving of this honorable title.

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House barn wood siding

Built on a 34′ bumper pull chassis, not only is this the largest tiny to ever leave our shop, but it is outfitted with some of the nicest features we’ve ever included. The massing is broken into three sections-two dormers for maximized height in the lofts, and a steeper pitch in the middle for visual interest. The siding is a mix of rusty corrugated wainscot, barn wood board and batt, and cedar shakes on the endwalls. One enters the house from a fold down porch on the rear of the trailer using top of the line Trex Transcend decking. A covered porch framed with peeled log posts directs you to a handmade arch top door.

Once inside, you are engulfed in a myriad of spaces and luxurious finishes. To your left lives the office nook. The desktop was crafted from American Walnut, as were the shop built drawers. Adjacent to the office are the storage stairs that provide access to the master loft. 

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House office nook

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House walnut desk

On your way up to the master loft, you notice the custom made posts that not only provide structural support to the L-shaped loft, but have lights built into them for a little bit of night ambiance and artistic effect. This area is cubby space accessible from the king size bed. A skylight overhead provides additional natural light and star gazing at night.

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House loft struts

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House master loft

Moving on past the stairs, you enter the living space. On the driver side of the trailer is a custom built couch with storage. On the opposite side is a high end gas stove that has no problem heating this very well insulated house. 

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House living room 1

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House fireplace

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House living 2

Standing on the couch, the kids can access a ladder doubling as a bookcase that takes them up to their secret hideout!

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House loft ladder

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House childrens loft

The living space blends into the dining area where we installed a beetle kill tabletop with a 16″ folding leaf that can be dropped down when not needed or folded up to comfortably seat 4. Opposite the dining table are closets made with chalkboard panels so the kids can doodle or mom can leave notes. dining

One then enters the kitchen area. We installed a very beautiful tile for the countertop that the customer hand delivered to us and set in a single bowl deep sink. The base cabinet was custom made from beetle kill pine and features two pull out pantries. Adjacent the sink base is a high end 24″ gas range. Above the range lives a stainless steel vent hood along with open shelving and spice racks. The refrigerator and washer/dryer units are parked opposite the sink and range.

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House kitchen 1

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House custom cabinet

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House kitchen 2

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House kitchen 3

Finally, at the end of the house lies the restroom. The customer truly spared no expense in this beautiful space. A full size clawfoot tub complete with vintage faucet occupies the left half of the room. The bottom half of the walls are tiled with accent borders. In the middle is a custom vessel sink that the customer provided. We mounted it on top of a custom pebble tiled vanity top with barnwood doors. The right half of the bathroom is occupied by a barnwood linen cabinet and a flush toilet. 

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House luxury bathroom

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House bathroom linen closet

We didn’t get a chance to weigh Red Mountain, but an educated guess would be around 14,000 lbs dry. For those interested in a similar build, as pictured, expect final costs to be somewhere in the neighborhood of $105,000. Not only is she big and packed with very fine materials and fixtures, but there isn’t a single stock cabinet, built-in, or casework to be found. It was all made from scratch, so its no surprise this was the most time consuming build we’ve completed to date, necessitating two and half months. 

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House beetle kill ceiling

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House custom couch

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House happy customers

Red Mountain 34' Tiny House rustic siding

Filed Under: Tiny House Design

Comments

  1. Deborah says

    November 19, 2016 at 5:18 am

    Very pretty, love the built-ins and the woodwork. I don’t know where this home will end up, but I hope the setting fits the home. Beautiful.

    Reply
  2. LaCondessa Esther says

    November 19, 2016 at 6:17 am

    Beautiful. Prices have doubled in the last 6 months but its more than worth it for qualified buyers.

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    • Greg Parham says

      November 19, 2016 at 8:51 am

      I agree prices have gone up. Speaking from our company standpoint, we have not raised our profit margin in over two years, customers just keep asking for larger and nicer builds! Seems to be the trend nation-wide as more couples and families enter the market and need more house.

      Reply
      • Jeff W Thigpen says

        April 9, 2017 at 12:22 pm

        Greg I need one of these! Contact me just need it in a 5th wheel or gooseneck configuration

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        • Greg Parham says

          April 14, 2017 at 10:07 am

          https://rockymountaintinyhouses.com/contact/

          Reply
  3. lovelandjo says

    November 19, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Love this one! It’s absolutely beautiful. But where on the front range can I put it?

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  4. Penny Heffernan says

    November 21, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    This is so beautiful. I LOVE it. It embodies everything I want in a Tiny House.

    Reply
  5. Shamar says

    November 22, 2016 at 11:53 pm

    Awesome build! Efficiency of space is wonderfully thought out. Yet the build feels lavish with warm, homey details that are usually lacking in a modern design. Seems more spacious than the typical THOW. Is it wider than 8ft??

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    • Greg Parham says

      November 23, 2016 at 7:55 am

      Nope, only 8′ wide!

      Reply
  6. Joan Dixon says

    November 29, 2016 at 11:15 am

    Beautiful! Are the ceilings made of a different wood than the walls? If so, what is the wood for both areas and which is more expensive?

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    • Greg Parham says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:25 am

      The walls are stained 1/4″ pine t&g. The ceiling is 3/4″ beetle kill pine, which is cheaper but heavier and thicker. We can get 3/8″ beetle kill milled up which costs more than the 1/4″ pine. We can also use painted birch ply which is the cheapest.

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      • Joan Dixon says

        November 30, 2016 at 3:56 pm

        Love your work. I’ll be ready in the spring. I’m in Okla and have been researching companies. You’re at the top of my list! Will be in touch!

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        • Greg Parham says

          November 30, 2016 at 8:36 pm

          Awesome! Just a heads up, we are booked into summer already. Don’t wait too long!

          Reply
  7. Joan Dixon says

    November 29, 2016 at 11:20 am

    Also, I see that this is 34′ but what is the square footage of this TH? Somehow I missed that.

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    • Greg Parham says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:22 am

      256 on the main level, 160 in the lofts.

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      • Red Beard says

        March 2, 2017 at 12:15 pm

        Only 404sf?! It looks bigger! I am looking at a38′ gooseneck that I have a very particular item that must travel with me! LOL I’ll be contacting you soon…

        Reply
  8. Carol says

    December 2, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    Gorgeous! I am impressed.

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  9. Robin Bocock says

    December 5, 2016 at 11:25 am

    What is the cost for this beauty?

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    • Thomas Morgan says

      December 18, 2016 at 1:06 pm

      “For those interested in a similar build, as pictured, expect final costs to be somewhere in the neighborhood of $105,000. Not only is she big and packed with very fine materials and fixtures, but there isn’t a single stock cabinet, built-in, or casework to be found. It was all made from scratch, so its no surprise this was the most time consuming build we’ve completed to date, necessitating two and half months.”

      Reply
      • Shanell says

        July 14, 2017 at 12:20 pm

        what is the typical down payment and is there financing?

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        • Greg Parham says

          July 17, 2017 at 12:20 pm

          For houses this large, we require 15k down. Financing is available through third party lenders: https://rockymountaintinyhouses.com/pricing/financing/

          Reply
  10. Fran says

    January 6, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    What is the weight?

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    • Greg Parham says

      January 7, 2017 at 9:12 am

      We didn’t have a chance to weigh it, but based on previous builds, somewhere in the 14k range.

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      • Marcia Eller says

        January 18, 2017 at 8:01 pm

        This is probably a silly question, but when you talk about estimated weight, does that include furnishings and appliances? This iis a beautiful tiny home btw. Thank you iin advance.

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        • Greg Parham says

          January 19, 2017 at 8:59 am

          We include appliances and built in furniture in dry weight. We do not include any of the owners belongings. However, we make sure the trailer is still rated to carry the additional weight of belongings.

          Reply
  11. LEWms says

    January 7, 2017 at 12:11 am

    This home has to be over limit for the trailer. Why build on a trailer if you’re not going to be able to drive it down the road?

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    • Greg Parham says

      January 7, 2017 at 9:11 am

      This house is completely highway legal. You can actually go up to 40′ long for a bumper pull, even longer with gooseneck.

      Reply
  12. Andrew Tyrrell says

    January 10, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    wow!! bloody beautiful. good work.

    Reply
  13. Cynthia Jennings says

    January 20, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    Is a gas heater/woodstove looking heater the only option? I’m seeing heating panels that fit on the wall. Also, are on demand hot water systems workable? Seems the most efficient. Thank you. Love the look and the detail.

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    • Greg Parham says

      January 20, 2017 at 4:54 pm

      we have installed propane units that do not look like a stove, the electric wall panels you mention, electric baseboard, and mini splits. We on demand water heater in 90% of our builds.

      Reply
  14. Michelle Boden says

    February 5, 2017 at 10:47 am

    How much did this house weigh?

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    • Greg Parham says

      February 6, 2017 at 10:45 am

      We didn’t get a chance to weigh it, but likely around 14,500#

      Reply
  15. Kelsey walton says

    February 12, 2017 at 11:19 am

    If we are interested in this house what do we do to start the process with you?

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    • Greg Parham says

      February 17, 2017 at 10:40 am

      Phone call or email

      Reply
  16. martine b says

    February 26, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    What is the square footage of this house ?

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    • Greg Parham says

      February 27, 2017 at 7:34 pm

      272 main level, and about 120 sq ft in the lofts

      Reply
  17. Joelle says

    March 8, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    Gorgeous work and helpful information…thank you! I grew up with a 38′ RV and I would really like to build a similar layout on a 36′ tow behind with slide outs. Thoughts on the best way to accomplish that? I am starting to see more slide outs in tiny homes but can’t seem to find information on which trailer to buy and how to modify it to accommodate the slide. Also, do you do shells?

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    • Greg Parham says

      April 14, 2017 at 10:19 am

      We do build shells, but we will not touch slide outs. Bad idea for so many reasons. 36′ is freaking huge in the first place…

      Reply
      • Joelle says

        April 19, 2017 at 12:59 pm

        Thanks for the reply. If I decide not to do slide outs – I may contact you for a shell. I’ve gone back and forth on the slide outs and am well aware of the potential problems. That said, this will be both home and work for me – with living quarters on one side and the business,
        which needs to be mobile, on the other. It may not fit the definition of a tiny house – but the motivation and fulfillment of needs is just the same. I am very excited to shed all of the unnecessary accoutrements and live minimally while bringing freedom and true work/life balance to the forefront.

        You do nice work – I am hoping to benefit from the experience of others who have chosen to define “living” on their own terms.

        Reply
  18. Gina becker says

    March 15, 2017 at 8:42 pm

    Just what I dream of in a tiny house! We are very interested in building a similar 34′ model. Could we meet with u? We were wondering if you could build one in evergreen, co. This would be summer of 2018. From your old estimate of $105k how much has price gone up?

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    • Greg Parham says

      April 14, 2017 at 10:16 am

      Prices are steady for now. We can only build on trailers at our shop and then transport to site.

      Reply
  19. Katy Jensen says

    April 11, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    Where in CO can you buy land to put a TH on? I’ve run into issues. Was trying to buy land in Woodland Park/Divide area but told these are not allowed however a person can put in a single wide trailer? This is much nicer.

    Reply
  20. Amy marshall says

    April 16, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    How much does something like this cost?

    Reply
    • Greg Parham says

      April 19, 2017 at 9:28 am

      105k

      Reply
  21. Jacob Takeshi Snow says

    June 11, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    Any idea what the tongue weight of this wonderful trailer is dry?

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    • Greg Parham says

      June 12, 2017 at 8:07 am

      Didn’t have a chance to weigh it, but it didn’t squat my one ton too much. I’d guess around 1200 lbs.

      Reply
  22. Sanjay says

    June 14, 2017 at 12:10 pm

    Hi. Really nice home. The one thing I don’t see is a fridge. Is it hidden next to the washer/dryer?

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    • Greg Parham says

      June 22, 2017 at 5:17 pm

      It’s in there, probably just hard to see from the angle. 10 cu ft model

      Reply
  23. Dayna holder says

    July 27, 2017 at 9:22 am

    What kind of air conditioner did you use for this model

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    • Greg Parham says

      August 24, 2017 at 6:57 am

      Fujitsu mini split

      Reply
  24. Robert Ferman says

    July 30, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    can you use this as an RV to travel with it. RF
    robertferman@gmail.com

    Reply
    • Greg Parham says

      August 24, 2017 at 7:00 am

      I suppose you could, but I wouldn’t advise doing so. This house is 15k+ lbs an is difficult to maneuver.

      Reply
  25. Lindsay says

    August 7, 2017 at 9:35 am

    Love this one!! I have a 5 year plan to owning my own tiny home and this is my goal!

    Reply
  26. Dennis becker says

    August 15, 2017 at 11:58 pm

    Do you make a 12 ft wide model?

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    • Greg Parham says

      August 24, 2017 at 6:32 am

      We could build 12′ wide models, however, you would be 100% responsible for transport

      Reply
  27. Lisa says

    June 3, 2018 at 10:12 am

    I love the overall look of this one but could you paint it white on the outside? make it look like a traditional craftsman exterior? interior is so warm and cozy would want that left like it is but white on the outside and another bathroom at the other end? Love your work!

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    • Greg Parham says

      June 29, 2018 at 3:18 pm

      Absolutely. It’s all customer preference!

      Reply

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