This Mayne Island cob house is one of the most beautiful, built in 1999

This cob house is one of my favorites out there. Built by CobWorks and the Cob Cottage Company in 1999, it’s the first fully permitted cob house to be built in Canada, specifically on Mayne Island, BC. Read ahead for more beautiful photos of the home.

Stunning Mayne Island Cob House

The house is 600 sq. ft. over two floors, fully plumbed and wired, and the original construction cost was about $56,000. The walls are load bearing and made completely out of cob. I like the siting of the house, with a sheltered cob bench and oven adjacent to a patio right outside a pair of French doors. The CobWorks website doesn’t reveal too many technical details about the house, but these photos definitely illustrate the skill of the builders.

The house is accompanied by a sheltered cob bench and oven

The main living space is beautifully lit, featuring bright lime plaster

Looks like the original fireplace was modified to accept a (presumably more efficient) wood stove

The staircase is built partly into the wall for support

Simple kitchen features a curvy tile countertop

Note the small dining nook to the right

Peeking in upstairs reveals the bedroom and curved ceiling

Love the beautiful curved beam above the bed here

Nice carpentry work is apparent throughout the house

You can actually experience the house firsthand, as it is available for rent through airbnb.com. Sounds like a great place to stay and visit!

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