Hamilton Guest Chalet

Project #: T00995

Bedrooms: 1

Bathrooms: 1

Square feet: 1,150

Additional Features:

Cathedral Living Room

Built as a guest house for family and friends, this alpine-inspired Guest Chalet in Hamilton, VA was recognized as one of The Best Timber Homes of 2020 and featured in Log & Timber Home Living Magazine. Blending the nostalgic feel of a Bavarian chalet with a focus on energy efficiency, this plan is remarkably modern.

The exterior combines stucco and cedar shiplap, while cherry wood floors and white pine frame and cabinets give the interior a rustic charm. The chalet is heated and cooled geothermally, and the bathroom boasts radiant floor heat for that extra touch of luxury. The use of structural insulated panels and a wood-burning fireplace make heating this home a breeze.

A key to this design was its effective use of limited space. The first floor has an open concept living room and kitchen, including a small dining area. A private bedroom is also on the main floor, while the second floor functions as a loft bedroom that accommodates bunk beds.

Steve and Joanne Kenney of Hidden Creek Timber Homes in Winchester, VA, an independent representative of Timberpeg serving Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.

This cottage is available on Airbnb.

Photography Credit: Robert Miller Photography.

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