A friendly couple from the Front Range commissioned this sharp looking build to use as a getaway from city life. It is setup completely off grid on land they own in the county not too far from Durango.
Since their site did not have any utilities, an off grid solar system and exterior water cistern were key to the success of this project. They also wanted the exterior to be made from durable, low maintenance materials since they would not be around most of the time.
We ended up using standing seam metal in a charcoal color for almost all of the the exterior siding. We trimmed the windows with a dark stained cedar, and also included a little cedar siding on the rear storage closet and front bumpout to warm it up a bit.
The interior layout is simple with entry and living room toward the front, kitchen and stairs in the middle portion, and a bathroom at the rear. The front bumpout houses a large battery bank and solar equipment.
The house is parked in a treed shady spot, so the solar array had to be remotely pole mounted up the hill where there is more sun. Brilliant Solar of Durango handled the full solar installation. The solar equipment can be accessed via cabinet doors that live behind the couch. There is also a propane direct vent furnace installed in the living space since electric heat wasn’t practical for the solar system. A high efficiency mini split provides additional heat/AC if needed, but is limited in run time due to solar constraints. We did install a backup generator that runs off the propane tanks as a little extra security for those winter storms that can last more than 2 days. Like all of our builds, this one also has a Lunos eGo heat recovery ventilator to provide fresh outside air, even in the dead of winter with all the windows closed up.
The kitchen features a cream colored quartz counter top, undermount sink, two burner cooktop, 10 cu ft solar fridge, and microwave vent hood. All of the cabinets are styled with clean flat faces and minimal reveals.
The bathroom is basic with a 32″ shower, compost toilet, small vanity, and storage closet where the water heater and water pump also live. The floor is tiled.
On the outside, you will notice a bump out closet on the front, which again house the solar equipment and is accessed from inside, as well as a rear bump out storage closet , and small deck at the entry that we installed for the customer.
At the time of its completion, this tiny house came in at $62k. This did not include the solar install which was contracted separately, but it did include the front deck, materials to get it blocked/leveled, NOAH certification, and also some fittings to get hooked up to the external cistern.
Flooring is a wire brushed engineered oak, ceiling is beetle kill pine, and walls are drywall with an off white color.
Is the for sale still? Do you deliver to Washington state?
This was a custom build for a local customer. We can always build another though, and yes delivery to WA state is not a problem.
Hello, I am so intrigued by the self contained aspect. My question is…was the cistern purchased separately and you connected it to the plumbing in the home? You folks do beautiful work, some of the best I have yet to see. I have many questions bouncing around in my head now, but I will spare you. Thank you!
Customers bought the cistern. I bought a few fittings to adapt to a water hose, and water hose plugs into the house. There is a water pump inside that pressurizes the lines.
How does the winter affect the cistern system?
they don’t use the house in the winter, but the pipes would have to be buried or covered in heat tape to prevent freezing
Is this still for sale? Would you deliver to San Diego or build one here in my back yard for my daughter?
Still for sale. We work with freight companies that can deliver anywhere in the lower 48
I assume this is still available? Will this attach to a standard septic system? My property is in Pagosa Springs, I am in the process of having a Cistern put in.
yes, still for sale, and it will hookup to septic. I would probably swap the compost toilet for a flush one if you have septic
Is this still for sale?
yes
I am interested in purchasing this property and the land. Please contact me if it is still available.
Hi Nancy! This property is still for sale. You may contact me for details.
very interested!! That is right wanted to know if the land came with it.
Hi Connie! Please contact me if you are still interested. This tiny home is for sale with land.
Hello,
This is pretty cute. Can you let me know if this is still available.
Hi, I am curious if this home has sold. Now 10/27/23
I believe it is still for sale, but you will need to track down the realty listing
Charmer, for sure. If you would please state as to the roofing type/material?
its just 29ga propanel (metal)