This attractive rustic log cabin, which is tucked away on 13 private acres in Spartansburg, Pennsylvania, exudes a kind of peace that is inherent to cabin life in the northern Alleghenies. The cabin is comfortably nestled in a stand of mature hardwoods and soft maples, and its black log exterior naturally blends with the wooded environment. An extensive covered porch runs the length of the front, giving the occupants a perfectly sheltered outdoor spot for enjoying a cup of morning coffee or relaxing in the evening while watching the view of the gently pitched land. The cabin is totally at home; it is solid, straightforward, and appropriately scaled for its setting.
You wouldn’t really notice the cabin from the driveway as it would be almost hidden in the woods until you got to the clearing. The simple trim work and exposed log ends give the house an appealingly rustic and straightforward facade.
A snow-friendly sloped roof has been fitted to the house, complemented with deep eaves that offer up a good protection to the walls against rain, snow, or sun. The windows have been skillfully arranged to allow an abundance of natural light, as well as to frame the views of the forest, thus not detracting from the land but rather making the cabin feel part of it. The whole is visually characterized by a resilient quietness and simple beauty, two of the main reasons why log houses have been loved for ages.
Sunlight gushing through windows keeps the interior brightly lit, and the great room opens up dramatically as it goes up under vaulted ceilings, with the exposed beams acting as details on the ceiling. The fireplace is a focal point of the fireplace, with the stone feature and the broad hearth making it an inviting spot around which one can gather comfortably during the colder evenings. The light playing on the walls and ceiling, which are both of pine boards, creates a warm and thus decidedly inviting living space. Through the use of an open plan, the three areas of living, dining, and kitchen are seamlessly connected visually and spatially, hence a more welcoming and comfortable environment conducive to socializing and getting about) is created.
The kitchen is located at one end of the main room in a neat L-shaped design. There is plenty of storage in quality wooden cabinets, and the countertops look good and are very convenient too, so that there is more than enough room for the cook to work. The cook stays in the loop with everyone in the room as the L-shaped kitchen layout opens up to the rest of the living space. Those windows nearby that let in natural light further brighten the kitchen and at the same time the openness means that cooking can be a social activity. As with the rest of the cabin, the simple and unpretentious finish in the kitchen speaks honestly, it is practical, resilient, and straightforward.
The main level expedition room makes single-level living more accessible with a closet and is adjacent to the bathroom for the convenience of easy bathroom access.
Upstairs, the loft bedroom variant is a secluded sleeping area under the angled ceiling. It has a tree-house feel because of its height but by having the open stairs it hasn’t been visually separated from the main floor. A good amount of natural light enters the space from the windows at the gable ends, and the room has quite a favorable feeling of being snug and not at all cramped, which makes it excellent for both a good night’s sleep and a quiet reading retreat in the daytime.
Among the various landforms that are characteristic of the 13 surrounding acres is a mix of open meadow, young hardwoods, and scattered mature trees. Internal trails meander between the wood and the open areas, where animal footprints and scat can be found in abundance. Walking over the terrain is quite easy as it is mostly flat to gently rolling. There is also a number of good viewing points to the land that would come in great use for deer watching or just for shifting the scenery while enjoying the four seasons. The peace and quiet of this property are further enhanced by the fact that it is located at the end of a private road and the noise from cars is almost nonexistent.
Every season has its own way of revealing the land’s character. The springtime scenes are of greening plants and canopies of wildflowers lining the paths, while in summer there are the cooling shades and background chorus of insects. The changing of the leaves of the hardwoods into brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows marks the arrival of fall, while winter is characterized by the silence of snow and the lengthened visibility. The trails and porches of the house provide you with an opportunity not only to witness these seasonal transitions but also to intimately engage with a living and ever-changing nature.
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