Are you longing to live on a beautiful rural property with wide open spaces, immersing yourself in quiet nature, warm summer breezes, growing your own garden, star gazing & freedom from the busy city life? Set on a peaceful rural 1 acre property on a paved road close to Grand Valley, this 4500 square foot home is energy efficient, passive solar and embraces sustainable living, blending modern comfort with environmentally responsible design. It is an ideal forever home for your family & extended family. Built with natural eco-friendly material including concrete, metal, wood, straw & plaster this property has a low-carbon footprint without sacrificing style or function. Constructed with premier planning, process & engineering standards. The thoughtfully designed layout offers a very spacious open airy main residence (could be 2 residences !!) a beautiful separate self contained 1 bedroom apartment with its own laundry. The 2 car attached garage is 30 ft. X 23 ft. PLUS an attached rear workshop/garage 17 ft. x 23 ft. with a rear roll up door. Parking for 8-10 cars. Large entry 20 ft. x 11 ft. Radiant in-floor heating & practical porcelain tile throughout the main floor. The reading area leads to a gym / home office & a L-shaped great room with an inviting wood stove & a spacious play area. The open concept design features deep window sills, built-in shelves, reclaimed elm & maple floors, 6 BDRMS., 4 bathrooms, 3 walkouts to the garden courtyard, solid wood doors, custom maple kitchen, walk-in pantry & pot lighting throughout!! Built with top quality materials starting from a concrete foundation, in floor radiant heat, framed construction, aluminum roof, high end fibreglass windows, R 40 walls & R 60 ceilings, 400 amp electrical service, 2 tankless hot water tanks w/ heat exchangers, 2 HRV's & a Waterloo Biofilter Septic. The well has a constant pressure system. This home has a warm organic look, thick sculpted walls, deep window sills & a natural plaster finish.