One of the British Columbia’s most amazing natural wonders is the Pioneer log home at Wilderness Rim Resort, it is a fantastic case on how the handcrafted design can change the simplest unit into a soulful sanctuary where the pure attractiveness of hand-peeled logs meets the quite grandeur of Nimpo Lake’s shores. With about 2,000 square feet, three bedrooms, and three-and-a-half bathrooms, this made-from-the-heart idea by Pioneer Log Homes of BC sounds like a fairy tale vacation whose post-and-beam frame is coming out of the Chilcotin Plateau like it is the result of the mountains being cut down indirectly.
From the plans of the house with a great room that does not have any barriers with the nature and a modern kitchen that is tucked into the flow, thus, the layout creates a very impressive space that is also functional for daily life, most people’s lives. The place is such that the morning sun rays pass through the pines and gently fall on the log walls and the night stars are reflected on the lake which is just a bit further than the window – a lovely refuge that is considerate enough of the nature’s wild character and at the same time shows the presence of the comforts of thoughtful living.
The outside of the Pioneer log home is a kind of visual feast for the eye that displays the use of pure natural materials and absolute integration, in other words, the hand-peeled logs of which the house is fashioned are done with the accurateness of a craftsman’s touch, their golden-brown patina shining in the not very strong light of the coastal mountains. The gable roof of the building is steep enough to throw off the rains and snows which are typical of the plateau in that area and is covered with strong and sturdy shingles that fade gracefully with age. At the same time, the front and the side full-length windows bring a lot of light and fresh air into the house and also let the lake’s shimmering reflections be seen from the inside.
The locality of the house on the 40-acre resort land and thus surrounded by the Itcha and Ulkatcho mountains makes it an extension of the wilderness where the logs are merging with the evergreens and the deck is available for watching the eagles’ flight over Nimpo Lake. However, it is an exterior that is aesthetically pleasing in its lowliness- the wood’s surface telling you stories of the forest, the simple lines welcoming you to come closer, to experience the cool wind from the water as you enter through the door.
Indoors, the 2,000-square-foot layout of the Pioneer log home is a gentle unfolding of both bright and warm, the great room is the main attraction here with its very high ceiling and the large windows that give a view of the lake just like a real painting.
The place that has the stone hearth and the wooden ceiling beams is really a great spot to be used for high enjoyment and calm hours or cheerful and loud talks, the hearth’s heat being spread through the log walls and thus, a sort of orangey dim light being thrown onto the wooden floors.
The up-to-date kitchen that has a mudroom entrance and a big pantry is also going to be in an open plan with the great room, the counters that are made of granite or quartz are very bright under the hanging lamps, the cabinets are deep enough to store the utensils for everyday living – a bread maker, a corner for spices gotten from the resort’s gardens. Next to and open, the dining room accommodates a big table for meals with the family or resort guests, the windows having such a great view that you feel that food is just an added thing when a mountain feast is served.
The three bedrooms are well planned with the right needs such as comfort and privacy, each being a quiet wing within the warm nest of the house. The master bedroom that is located on the ground floor is like a tranquil aerial escape with a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom, the bed being arranged in such a way that you are woken by the lake’s first light, the tub being a place for relaxing after a day of water activities along with a double vanity in the bath. Additional two bedrooms, be it upstairs or in the loft, sharing a full bath with similar detailed and thoughtful items, the rooms being big enough for queen-sized beds and dressers and windows catching afternoon sun rays.
The 3.5 bathrooms make it easy for those who live there and the visitors, the half bath that is on the ground floor being a handy feature for the guests. The games room and the office that are tucked nicely in the flow, giving places for fun or work, office with a desk looking over the lake, rec room with room for games or a pool table, all done with the same log warmth which is the home’s feature.
The Pioneer log home is awesome because of its minute parts – in what manner the windows of the great room turn the lake into a piece of art, the kitchen’s pantry being an unnoticed but very useful place for fresh baked bread, closets of the bedrooms being very deep for linens of the resort. The post-and-beam framework of the house, its open spans, and solid logs, can be touched for the beauty and has the same effect when looked at, the wood’s grain changing with the daylight like water ripples on Nimpo Lake. The games room being very adjustable, as a result, it is turned into the main place of the family for board games or movie nights, while the office becomes a quiet corner for arranging the next flightseeing tour.
This is a house where the interior’s rustic luxury (log walls, stone accents, warm lighting) is combined with the exterior’s untamed beauty thus, making it a very attractive place for lone meditation as well as for the shared joy, basically, the sound of laughter filling the great room and the quietness of the bedrooms providing a moment of calm.
Without any overdone detail, the Pioneer log home at Wilderness Rim is a stunning example of how handcrafted lifestyle can be, every single detail – from the views of the lake to the log beams – being there just to add charm. In order to get more data about the price, the alterations, and more; get in touch with the builder at Pioneer Log Homes of BC to have this exquisite vacation spot brought to life.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Square Footage | 2,000 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3.5 |
| Key Spaces | Great room, modern kitchen with pantry, recreation area, office |
| Construction | Hand-peeled logs, post-and-beam |
| Location | Nimpo Lake, British Columbia |
| Builder | Pioneer Log Homes of BC |
Source: Pioneer Log Homes of BC – Wilderness Rim Resort