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Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

What piece of prefabricated military architecture would be complete without an organic vegetable garden, a barrel sauna and an equally curvy 1,300-square-foot workshop?

By Emilie Richardson-Dupuis| Photography by Elevated Photos Canada
Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

Neighbourhood: Grey Highlands, Grey County
Price: $2,250,000 Size: 2,700 square feet on five acres of land Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Parking spots: 3 Real estate agents: Sue Creed and Alycia Joy, Forest Hill Real Estate


The Place

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom net-zero Quonset hut sitting on five acres of certified wildlife habitat in Grey County. The home comes equipped with a barrel sauna, a steel firepit and a huge workshop garage. Motorists are 10 minutes from Devil’s Glen Country Club, 20 minutes from downtown Collingwood and two hours from Toronto.

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The History

The home was built in 2018 for an industrial designer and herbalist who wanted it to be in harmony with nature. It was designed by award-winning architect Andy Thomson and styled after farming infrastructure to pay homage to the region’s history.

The Tour

The façade is a custom-engineered 14-gauge galvanized steel wall with a steel roof and white-pine siding. The insulated walls and heated, polished concrete floors help keep things airtight and naturally maintain a comfortable temperature year-round.

Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

A panoramic window wall brings tons of natural light into the open concept living and dining area.

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Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

Opposite the window wall is the kitchen, with custom maple cabinets by Vivi Tree and a butcher block waterfall island made by local Mennonite artisans.

Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

The kitchen’s rear counter is stainless steel, and Spanish tiles make up the backsplash. That staircase to the second floor is made of glass and more white pine.

Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

There’s no need for art on the walls with such dramatic undulating surfaces.

Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

Here’s the main bedroom, with white-pine floors and vintage nightstands.

Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

A reverse angle showcases the ensuite bathroom, separated by a stand-alone wall.

Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

Spanish ceramic tiles add a splash of colour to the ensuite’s rainfall shower. And the door to the water closet folds to save space.

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Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

The ensuite also comes with a walnut double vanity and quartz counters.

Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

What ski-country escape would be complete without a jumbo free-standing soaker tub with a view?

Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

This is one of the secondary bedrooms, with a large triple-glazed tilt-swing-and-turn window overlooking the front porch.

Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

The shared bathroom has more of those vibrant Spanish tiles as well as heated concrete floors and layered LED ambient lighting.

Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

Moving outside reveals the 1,300-square-foot workshop and garage, with space for three cars. The organic vegetable garden lives between the main house and those teepee-like structures.

Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

Hundreds of trees planted by the owner—all indigenous species—flank the home.

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Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub

Lastly, here’s a look at the steel firepit in action at dusk.

Surreal Estate: $2.2 million for a net-zero Quonset hut in Grey County with a cold-plunge tub


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