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- Gypsy wagon in the woods<a href="http://inhabitat.com/rustic-and-beautiful-backyard-micro-house-is-built-from-recycled-barnboard/">Tiny homes</a> are popping up all over the place these days, and this particular micro <a href="http://inhabitat.com/modern-bufalino-camper-is-a-miniature-home-on-wheels/">home-on-wheels</a>, fashioned to look like a classic gypsy wagon, is set in the middle of the forest. While it measures a tiny 160 sq.ft., the compact space provides almost everything a person needs for a comfortable <a href="http://inhabitat.com/oregon-man-lives-inside-727-airplane-home-in-the-middle-of-the-woods/">life in the woods</a>. Read on to find out all the intriguing details about this magical place, which we're sure the likes of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/functional-hobbit-holes-lets-you-live-like-frodo-in-your-backyard/">Frodo</a> would be delighted to call home!1
- Gypsy wagon in the woodsNestled on the contoured 3.5 acres a B.C. cedar forest, this vardo is an exquisitly designed 160 sq.ft. of artistic living space2
- Gypsy Wagon in the WoodsEverything that one person (or a friendly couple) need in one small, simple and sustainable space3
- Gypsy wagon in the woodsThe curved countertop is made from reclaimed wood. The unusual round window is a repurposed 1970’s round picnic tabletop.4
- Gypsy wagon in the woodsThe exterior shingles cost nothing but elbow grease and an artist’s eye. The shingles are made from spruce guitar top 'seconds’ halved and split with a hatchet.5
- Gypsy wagon in the woodsThe tatami mats are inlaid in the lounge/sleeping area. The opening windows are set at eye-level and look out over the hillside to the lake.6
- Gypsy wagon in the woodsThe small three burner propane stove/oven was recycled from a camper van. Aficionados of the growing-in-popularity microhome movement are well versed in sourcing these small components for the home.7
- Gypsy wagon in the woodsThe round window at one end is a repurposed 1970’s round picnic tabletop. The 1 1/2” nautical rope surrounding the window is the perfect flexible weather stripping, inside and out.8
- Gypsy wagon in the woodsThe French doors were purchased secondhand from the classifieds. The stairs can easily taken off and put on again when the wagon is moved.9
- Gypsy wagon in the woodsWith the lexan skylights and a plethora of opening windows, being in the wagon is like being outside, very close to nature.10
- Gypsy wagon in the woodsThe interior countertops, shelves and drawers are completely custom built. The heart of the home is the dwarf-sized “Intrepid” wood heater, capable of creating a cozy space in under 20 minutes, even in the coldest of winters.11
- Gypsy wagon in the woodsBecause of the curve in the roof and the eyebrow entrance, the roofing material is flexible metal sheeting. There is a raised ridge vent and two 3’x4’ raised Lexan curved skylights.12
- Gypsy wagon in the woodsLiving close to nature and the large, beautiful B.C. Kootenay Lake.13
- Gypsy Wagon in the woodsA glimpse of wildlife.14