EMBRACE A LIFE OF CREATIVITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND HARMONY WITH NATURE.This hand-built rustic cabin is a testament to eco-conscious living, seamlessly blending artistic flair with environmental stewardship.Crafted with recycled hemlock from a 140 yr/old carriage house, the home showcases pinned post and beam construction.Its design is a marvel of passive solar principles, featuring a greenhouse and a thermal storage wall, perfectly positioned on a south-facing hill to capture the sun's warmth.The open floorplan spans two stories plus a full basement, offering outdoor access at each level. The main floor serves as a dual-purpose living/dining area with adaptable space for a bedroom or a home office. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the kitchen which is equipped with an "Elmira Stove Works" cast iron stove, an emblem of both beauty and functionality. Eco-friendly living is further embraced with a Clivus Multrum composting toilet. The second floor is an artist's sanctuary featuring ample studio space, large windows for natural light, and built-in art storage. Above the garage sits a cozy library with built-in bookshelves, as well as a quaint bedroom. Embrace the great outdoors with 10 acres of serene fields and mature forests. Features of the property include a stream, five fenced pastures, and a vegetable garden--a homesteader's dream! This is A LIFESTYLE CHOICE. It invites you to live in harmony with nature, to embrace sustainability, and to foster creativity.