Allwood’s Eagle Ridge kit is a cabin utilizing the stunning simplicity of nature to showcase the beauty of the combination of resilient Nordic Spruce and a practical as well as a pretty design. With a price of $31,400, the kit from Allwood Outlet provides a 301-square-foot ground floor and 127-square-foot loft in a compact 17′ x 20’4″ footprint (which can be extended to 17′ x 25’4″ by the addition of a terrace), thus, it is a wise option for those longing for a log cabin’s essence without the spreading.
The cabin made of the same sturdy Nordic Spruce as other models of Allwood, the Eagle Ridge is unfinished inside, hence, it is your personal touch that it is waiting for. And it is the kind of a building which feels that it is its own place, i.e. whether it is hidden in a backyard, located on a mountain or a lakeside, it will still be there.
The facade of the cabin is a narrative of quiet power as the 3/4-inch dual tongue-and-groove wind-block Nordic Spruce wall planks interlock with the precision of a well-fitted puzzle. These 70mm-thick boards, which are supported by steel rods for more strength, become walls that not only keep the weather away but also allow the wood’s natural grain and slight color variations to show. The ceiling, made of 3/4-inch boards and 5/8-inch ceiling boards over a 407-square-foot area, reaches an overall height of 15 feet with the height of the first-floor walls being 106 inches thus a small and at the same time a spacious atmosphere is created. Among other things, fully assembled gables and pre-hung, glazed doors, and windows-double-glazed for efficiency-are features of the kit, hence, light can come in freely while the heat is kept inside. Also, all hardware such as nails, screws, handles, and locks are supplied; thus, the construction can be done with ease and it gives one the feeling of accomplishment. The optional terrace increases the area of the footprint by 5 feet thus offering a shaded outdoor extension which is ideal not only for morning coffee but also for relaxing at the end of the day, hence, the cabin becomes a real four-season sanctuary.
Actually, the Eagle Ridge’s uncompleted room inside is a conscious gesture expressing the idea that one should do the work oneself and make something that is one’s own. The 301-square-foot ground floor is laid out in a very efficient manner and there is enough space left over for a living area that can continue into a kitchen and dining area while the 127-square-foot loft which can be accessed either by stairs or a ladder offers additional flexible space with 75 inches of headroom at the peak, 39 inches at the center, and 3 inches at the walls. Moreover, the 1-1/8-inch tongue-and-groove floorboards form a firm, continuous surface, and they are waiting either for rugs or finishing, and at the same time the whole design is a vertical space maximization one thus the problem of the small cabin is solved. The loft can be a simple sleeping area with a low bed or futon letting you look down on the main floor; or it can be a storage room with your equipment and linens kept there. The positioning of the door and large windows makes the view the main thing and at the same time the area is getting bigger in one’s mind and the rustic wood tones are giving the place a certain warmth which is very soothing and calms one down naturally.
The thing that makes the use of the loft so wide is its adaptability, to different places and different reasons, it being the attribute of the well-traveled companion which it has. For instance, in a backyard environment it can be a guest house or a home office, the loft being perfect as a work area where one can have a quiet workspace and from the garden, the terrace becoming a place where one can take al fresco lunches. Thus, it turns into what a fisherman really wants by a lake, quite naturally, the ground floor can store rods and coolers with the loft being the place where one can watch the sunrise over the mist. The insulated walls and the metal-reinforced frame are there to bear snow loads and thus the cabin can become a ski chalet where the terrace is used for après-ski meetings in the mountains. It’s down to here that the cabin’s four-season capability is most noticeable—the Spruce is the source of natural insulation and the summer remains cool while the winter is cozy, plus there are still options to add more layers or vents to achieve perfect comfort.
For those who want to live in the city but need an escape, it is a weekend refuge on a rural plot and the small size is good for small lots while at the same time the loft provides that little extra privacy. The families can turn it into a playhouse and then into a teen hangout, the peninsula kitchen becoming the center for snacks and stories. The secret of its beauty is this adaptability, a kit which is capable of growing along with your life, solo moments as well as shared celebrations and all done in a footprint which is kind to the earth.
The Allwood Eagle Ridge at $31,400 is a design genius’s work just to name a few crucial points—it is long-lasting, attractive, and made without unnecessary cheap tricks or waste of resources. What makes the wood strong and at the same time gives it a character is the slow growth of the Nordic Spruce and the grain of the wood tells the stories of the northern woods.
The way the components are put together with the help of the included fixings and the work that needs to be done to finish the job is both welcoming and easy, even for a person who is doing it for the first time and the optional terrace can be seen as a way of taking the whole thing to the next level without providing a solution with storms. You can decide to add further improvements, such as better insulation or stylish window treatments, in order to suit your weather or personal taste but the main part of the kit is there, and it is good as it is.
It’s the Eagle Ridge, a small cabin with a big heart and a great utility that performs beyond its size, that really makes the point. The reliability which is typical of Allwood Outlet and which is the main reason why a kit turns into a legacy is what the Eagle Ridge is made of.
For personalizing and additional information, reach out to Allwood Outlet to customize the Eagle Ridge according to your dream.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Price | $31,400 |
| Footprint | 17′ x 20’4″ (basic); 17′ x 25’4″ with terrace |
| Ground Floor Space | 301 sq ft |
| Loft Space | 127 sq ft |
| Wood Type | Nordic Spruce, 3/4″ dual T&G planks |
| Floor | 1-1/8″ T&G boards |
| Roof | 407 sq ft, 3/4″ boards, 5/8″ ceiling |
| Height | 15′ overall, 106″ first floor |
| Windows/Doors | Pre-hung, glazed |
| Terrace | Optional, adds 5′ width |
Source: Allwood Outlet – Allwood Eagle Ridge Cabin Kit