589 Lost River RoadMazama, WA 98833Price: $1,385,000

Exceptional contemporary home just minutes from the Mazama junction checks all the boxes! Designed and built as a full-time residence or the perfect recreational getaway, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home was completely renovated in 2010. It features a large 2-car garage, heated shop with roll-up door, and generous storage for bikes, skis and more. The light-filled interior, with its tamarack pillars and beams includes a double-height library with sliding barn door and upper story overlook, bright open kitchen with adjoining dining and sitting spaces, first floor guest room and bath, wine closet, atrium entry with radiant floor heat, and expansive outdoor terrace. A warm wood staircase leads to the primary bedroom suite with open sitting area, full bath, generous closets, laundry, third bedroom or office, and private deck with views of Driveway Butte and starry skies at night. The low-maintenance landscaping, automated irrigation, covered walkways and robust metal cladding means fewer chores and more time to enjoy the upper Methow Valley's best climbing pitches, nearby hikes, extensive ski and bike trails, and summertime swimming holes! Relax in privacy or throw a party on the outdoor terrace with its sunny outlook, bubbling water feature, separate sitting and dining areas, and a garden of culinary herbs and plants carefully selected for the Methow Valley climate. If you are inspired by a creative spirit, and looking for convenience and ease, don't miss this architectural delight.