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One of the most unusual and beautiful homes in Washington state is now on the market. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, located close to Mt. Rainier National Park and Adler Lake, offers a unique combination of self-sufficiency, security and luxury. Part bunker and part luxury mansion, the Mansion of the Shire offers everything a discriminating, prep-minded buyer could want.
Concrete may seem an unusual choice as a building material for a family home, but this concrete-walled home is the very definition of understated style and elegance. The single level structure is designed to fit naturally into its surroundings, and it does so seamlessly. From a distance, it’s nearly impossible to pick the house out from the surrounding wooded landscape.
From above, the house is even less intrusive of its natural setting. The rebar-reinforced walls and ceilings are camouflaged with a lush carpet of grass, bushes and other plants, creating an underground bunker on the surface. While concrete is often associated with sterile, cold surroundings, there is nothing cold or sterile about this beautiful home. The interior is awash in stunning natural light from the expansive windows, including an 8-foot skylight and five solar tubes positioned throughout the house. The arrangement provides comfortable levels of light even on completely overcast days. The passive solar arrangement fits well with the overall energy efficiency of the house.
The Travertine floors provide radiant floor heat throughout, with a zoned system allowing the homeowner to control the heat in each part of the home separately. The open floor plan and well-insulated walls combine to allow the homeowner to heat the entire house with the single built-in wood stove.
In addition to the wood stove, the home is furnished with high-end stainless steel appliances, a Jenn-Air stove with ceramic heaters and acres of granite countertops in the kitchen.
The stunning home is situated on nearly six acres in the middle of the most beautiful landscape in the world. It’s secluded enough for privacy and safety, but close enough to the city for convenience. In the event of power outages or worse, the house is serviced by a private well with a 1,200 gallon reserve tank.
The land includes an established orchard that is currently growing blueberries, raspberries, mulberry bushes, apples, pears, plums, cherries, hazelnuts, walnuts and heart nuts.
In addition to the existing features, the home has the potential for a built-in barbecue nook in the front retaining wall, and a chimney for an outdoor oven. The Mansion of the Shire property is wired for a full alarm system, with all components labeled and ready to be connected.
The home is being offered for sale by a motivated seller who has priced it at $50,000 below it’s appraised value. Interested buyers should contact Rose Porter of Keller Williams Realty. Cell Ph: 360-742-0494
Release ID: 68685