Designed by famous architect Donald McDonald, and hand-hewn, this iconic Bear Valley house is a replica of the Norwegian Vastveitloftet from the Vastveit farm in Telemark Norway circa the 14th century. The inspiration came from the exact house found in the Skansen Stockholm open-air Museum of Scandinavian Architecture. Finished in 2008 this home was milled on-site of gigantic, solid, old-growth redwood, including the roof. This house was designed and literally built to last 1000 years. Radiant heated. On-demand water heater. Custom pattern super strong metal entry railing system. Hand-painted rosemaling by Norwegian artisans. Hand-carved wood shutters and trim. One bedroom and full bathroom on the lower floor with a second full bathroom on the bottom floor. There are two hand-crafted sleeping nooks in the living room, true to the design of the 14th century, as well as a large loft for additional sleeping. The stair railings are all custom maple and are replicas from a church in Norway, constructed in 1650. Modern kitchen. Interior fire sprinkler system. Some of the best views in Bear Valley are to be had from this house which stares directly at the Dardanelles and Yosemite beyond, across the Sierra High Country. A replica of a 4,000 year old labyrinth graces the yard.
Sold for $760,000 on 08/05/23
$760,000
222 Snowshoe Rd, Bear Valley, CA 95223
1beds
1,350sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
0.37 Acres Lot
$734,000 Zestimate®
$563/sqft
$1,857 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 05, 2023 at 06:36am
Listed by:
Joel Barnett DRE #01364875 209-753-2334,
Bear Valley Real Estate
Bought with:
Joel Barnett, DRE #01364875
Bear Valley Real Estate
Source: CCARMLS,MLS#: 202300820Originating MLS: Calaveras County Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Radiant Floor
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Open Beams/Beamed Ceailings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Utility Room, Loft
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Raised Hearth, Stone, Wood Burning, Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,350
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Open, One Space, Uncovered
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Propane Tank - Leased
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Storage
- Parcel number: 005462003
- Zoning description: R1-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet/Alpine,Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, See Remarks
- Roof: See Remarks,Wood
Condition
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Community/Coop
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Underground Utilities, Sewer Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Sprinkler System
Location
- Region: Bear Valley
- Subdivision: Bear Valley
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA fee: $150 annually
- Amenities included: Water
- Services included: Common Areas
- Association name: Bear Valley Residents Inc.
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt