Entering the property, the level, graveled driveway winds through pine forest. The house sits in a clearing, on a bench framed by towering pines and firs. This vantage point offers a panoramic view of the river, buttes and sky, and an easy access to the river via a path that slopes gently down to a meadow then on to the river’s edge.  Sitting on the bench above the river eliminates concern about potential spring flooding.

Masterful design, quality materials and superior craftsmanship are immediately apparent as you enter the home. The artistry of the timber frame, easy flow of living spaces; the extensive use of natural materials and earth tones; the warmth of recycled fir timbers, wood wrapped windows, tongue and groove ceilings, cherry cabinets, river rock fireplace; the comfort and beauty of tiled radiant floors on the main floor, red oak floors with radiant wall panels on the 2nd floor; the high and low placement of oversized windows creating a light filled, airy interior bringing the outdoors in; the breathtaking views of the Methow River, surrounding mountains, forest and sky; all combine to create a beautiful, peaceful and comfortable rustic retreat.

Every convenience has been thought of. A main floor master allows for single level living with the option of utilizing the 2nd floor bedrooms, bath and loft for family or guests. The large mudroom has loads of built-in storage for organizing and containing outdoor wear and gear, a drop down ironing center and a half bath and laundry room easily accessed from indoors or out. An insulated oversized 2-car garage with custom cabinets and an outdoor hot/cold water hose bib for dog washing and clean up, provides a warm, dry place to unpack groceries with convenient access to the home through the mudroom. Additional spaces for relaxing and entertaining include the radiant floor heated, fully carpeted basement with TV and exercise rooms, ping-pong table and 2nd pantry with freezer, the covered porches, an expansive composite deck, screened porch with solar shades and a screened patio. Cooking is a pleasure in the spacious chef’s kitchen equipped with abundant custom cabinetry, granite tiled center island with prep sink, deep double sink, under cabinet lighting, walk-in pantry, built-in desk, Sub Zero fridge, Miele dishwasher, Viking range and stove and an additional wall oven. Built-in speakers are located throughout the interior of the home with the rear decks wired for additional speakers.  Sodium security lights around the exterior provide ideal lighting for nighttime sledding and a satellite dish system is hooked up and ready to go.

The low maintenance grounds around the home include an attractive 4-cord capacity woodshed keeping wood close and dry, a stone enclosed raised perennial garden, wildflower covered banks and the perimeter of the home is planted in drought resistant, slow growing native grasses that can be left natural or cropped close for a lawn. There is also plenty of sun drenched space for vegetable gardens.  Irrigation is managed through an efficient, programmable Rainbird underground system.

At the driveway entrance is a 1400’ shop/storage building with a separate electrical service and 2 high output heaters for optional heating, providing space for working on projects and storage of vehicles or ‘toys’.   

Whether you are looking for a vacation home or full time residence this home is the perfect setting for relaxing, re-energizing, entertaining, engaging with the myriad of recreational opportunities found in the Methow Valley and creating lasting memories with family and friends.

Superior insulation- Structural insulated panels (SIPS) on walls and the roof, basement walls insulated on both exterior and interior.  More than 2 inches of spray foam in mudroom crawlspace insulating water pipes and underside of mudroom floor, full basement under main house, highest gauge metal roof, pine tongue and groove ceilings, energy efficient low- e tinted Loewen windows, insulated interior window coverings, exterior solar shades.      

Energy efficient/conservation- appliances, new (2010) Viessmann boiler, light switches on dimmers, multi- zoned hydronic radiant floors in basement and throughout main floor, radiant wall panels on 2nd floor, re-circulating domestic hot water pump, low emission high output masonry heater fireplace, house and windows positioned for passive solar gain, tile floors provide excellent thermal mass for radiant heat and maximize passive solar gain, solar panels could be positioned on garage and easily integrated into heating system. 

Mazama is located in the upper Methow Valley at the base of the North Cascades. It is 14 miles to Winthrop, 2 ½ hours to the Wenatchee airport, 3 hours to Seattle and 4 hours to Spokane.  The Methow Valley is a recreational paradise for all seasons. It is renowned for its world class, uncrowded, x country ski trail system with 180 miles of groomed trails ranging from easy to challenging. Several ski schools offer instruction for all levels. Downhill skiing is an option at family friendly Loop Loop which is 45 minutes away. Other nearby winter activities are snowshoeing, snowmobiling, heli-skiing, sledding and ice skating at the Winthrop outdoor rink. Miles of hiking in the North Cascades National Park, Okanogan National Forest, Pasayten & Sawtooth Wilderness areas, extensive mountain biking trails, rock climbing, lake and fly fishing, horseback riding, and road biking on quiet country roads, are enjoyed 3 out of 4 seasons. Summer brings opportunities for swimming in the local swimming holes or at Perrygin and Patterson lakes, boating on Perrygin or driving an hour to put in on the Columbia river, hang gliding from Goat Peak, balloon rides, rafting, kayaking and inner-tubing on the Methow river. Year round opportunities abound for wildlife viewing and spectacular photography.