116 Deer Ln, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 listing details

This stunning contemporary prairie style home is an architectural work of art. It is a true reflection of the creative and sustainable living ideas that thrive among many Eureka Springs residents. The covered entry with an 8-foot solid birch door, exposed exterior pine rafters and a craftsman style lantern are only the beginning of the custom builders attention to fine details and unequalled craftsmanship. In this well-designed home, the living room, dining room and kitchen flow together to create an open living space with dramatic results. The ceiling is vaulted towards the south side ...of the house and rises 14 feet from the polished bamboo floors. Pine rafters 24-inches thick and more than 5 inches wide support a solid pine plank ceiling. A bank of windows floods the space with natural light. Each square window is equipped with an electronic Hunter Douglas blind that easily lowers and raises at the touch of a remote. Crank casement windows on the top row allow for cross circulation. A Scandinavian style woodburning stove is neatly tucked in the living room corner. The gourmet kitchen features beautiful Kraft-Maid maple cabinets with under-counter lighting, sleek concrete countertops, and a breakfast bar/island with a small prep sink and disposal. Stainless steel appliances include a five-burner gas stove, side-by-side refrigerator with crisper and freezer drawers, a dishwasher, a built-in microwave and vent hood. The kitchen floors are travertine tile as is the utility room between the garage and kitchen. There are two guest bedrooms on the main floor and one near the entry is flexible in its use. Built as a third bedroom, the light and airy space with open beam pine ceilings could easily be used as an office, studio or library. The main floor bath has heated tile floors, a maple double vanity with concrete countertop and under-mount porcelain sinks. A steel staircase with thick pine steps leads to the upstairs master suite offering more than 200 square feet of privacy. The master bath has heated floors with white hexagon tile, maple cabinets, custom concrete countertops and under-mount porcelain sinks. The shower walls are covered with white subway tiles. French doors open onto a private master suite balcony that overlooks a wooded ravine. The home is very energy efficient with spray foam ceiling insulation and 5.5-inch thick cellulose wall insulation. The exterior is prefinished Hardieplank lap cement siding for long lasting color and resists chipping, peeling and cracking. The roof is a standing seam metal which provides years of durability and the light color reflects the sun. A high-efficiency, dual-fuel heat pump heats and cools the home and is equipped with a backup gas furnace for colder weather. An extremely efficient GeoSpring water heater with heat-pump technology saves up to 67% in energy savings compared to traditional hot water heaters. The decks, driveway and sidewalks are exposed aggregate concrete creating a harmonious, natural Show more