It just so happens that during this “stay at home” period our next door neighbors are building their own home by hand. June and Lea originally purchased 3 acres from us to create a cozy homestead for themselves and create community with us. June, a builder by trade, is taking the lead in building the home. We, Modern Asheville Real Estate, have represented June on a couple of her spec homes.

The home itself is something I think many folks are looking for today. A small 1500sqft, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home on one level with open living space and great views. The efficient home, thus far, has been constructed with a thick concrete pad which will serve as the finished floor and 2 x 6 framing to give the home some solid bones.

On Tuesday June gathered her friends for an old fashioned barn raising of sorts. Eleven of us placed 16 roof trusses in place. Each truss was about 50’ in length and 3’ in depth. When complete the trusses create the space between the roofing and drywall ceiling to run ducting, insulation, electrical and some plumbing.

Continue to look for updates on the construction of this contemporary homesteading house as it progresses into summer. Stay safe out there!