Saturday morning coffee while something cures in the shop, a parts list spread across the workbench, dinner already started because the kitchen is thirty steps away — the Brackenfield is built around that rhythm. Massive attached shop, an open living and kitchen core, a private bedroom retreat, and a bonus room that absorbs whatever the two of you cannot stop collecting.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 1,364
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1.5
Floor Plan – Main Floor
Single-bedroom layout pairs a full living wing with an enormous shop, connected storage, and covered patio.
Floor Plan – Bonus Room
That bonus room hits 660 square feet with a 13’4″ vault — not a loft, an actual room. The upper level divides between the shop footprint and that bonus space, while the bedroom, walk-in closet, bath, and laundry are tucked into the right wing. Covered storage and a covered patio run the full rear width below.
Gray Board-and-Batten Barndo Built Long Enough to Park Everything You Love
Dark metal roofing, board-and-batten siding in muted sage-gray, timber posts holding up a covered run-in porch — this one has its look figured out. Firewood stacked under the overhang tells you everything about how the place gets used once the temperature drops.
Quick Fix: Those timber support posts aren’t just structural choices. Cedar or fir left natural against painted siding weathers on its own schedule, and if you skip sealing them every few years, they’ll pull moisture and split at the base long before the siding shows a single scratch.
Gray Shaker Cabinets, Butcher Block Island, and a View Worth Cooking For
Leather barstools pull up to a wood-top island with under-cabinet lighting running the full length of the uppers. It’s a functional kitchen that doesn’t feel like it’s trying to be a showroom.
Editor’s Note: Butcher block looks better the more you actually use it. Unlike dark countertops that show every water ring, wood develops a patina from daily cutting and oiling that feels genuinely lived-in rather than staged — just don’t skip the mineral oil, or you’ll be dealing with cracks before the first winter’s out.
Fireplace Nook with a Mountain View You Didn’t Have to Hike For
The wall-mounted TV above the fireplace insert is showing what looks like Mount Rainier, which feels almost redundant given the green field stretching out through those black-trimmed windows. Warm hardwood floors transition to tile at the hearth. The industrial pipe legs on the coffee table are a small but committed choice — and honestly, it works.
The industrial pipe legs on the coffee table are a small but committed choice.
Sage Walls and a Mini-Split That Means Business
Sage green paint running wall-to-ceiling makes the wood headboard read warmer than it ever would against white. The mini-split sits high on the left wall and handles both heating and cooling without eating floor space — a smarter call in a room this size than running ductwork. Two mismatched nightstands pull it off because neither one is fighting for attention.
Ask Yourself: Mini-splits are zoned systems, so this bedroom runs completely independently from the rest of the house. If one person sleeps warm and the other doesn’t, that’s genuinely worth factoring in before you commit to a whole-home layout.
Warm Oak Cabinetry and a White Quartz Counter That Earns Its Keep
Rift-cut oak cabinetry runs the full length of the vanity wall, paired with white quartz and matte black pulls that keep the whole palette from going soft. The mirror is oversized enough to throw the shower tile back across the room, which makes the space feel larger than it is. A tall linen cabinet anchors the far wall without crowding the door.
Did You Know: Quartz is non-porous, so it skips the annual sealing routine that natural stone demands — useful in a bathroom where moisture is just a fact of life. The tradeoff is heat sensitivity, so keep styling tools off the surface.
Black Sink, Hanging Rod, and a Door That Opens Straight Into the Closet
Warm shaker cabinets, a matte black countertop, an undermount sink, and a hanging rod overhead — this laundry room doesn’t waste a square foot. The door at the back connects straight into the walk-in closet, which is the kind of layout decision that sounds minor until you’re folding laundry and putting it away in about twelve steps.
Fun Fact: Top-load washers are showing up more often in custom homes because they’re easier to load without bending down. They also tend to spin faster than older front-loaders, so clothes come out drier before they ever hit the line or the dryer.
Eight-Blade Ceiling Fan and Leather Seating Built for Long Afternoons
An oversized matte black ceiling fan anchors the vaulted space above brown leather sofas and gray carpet. The kind of room that looks exactly right at 2pm on a Sunday when nobody has anywhere to be.
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The exterior shot shows a gray board-and-batten barndominium with a warm wood entry surround and a covered carport wing. The floor plan below lays out the full picture: one bedroom, a massive 58×42 shop, covered storage, covered patio, and a compact living side with kitchen, great room, and mud room all accounted for.
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