Explore a beautiful straw-bale home in Ontario

This straw-bale home was built in 2012 and features two bedrooms, a modern kitchen, plus an open-concept living and dining room. It’s located on a 76 acre lot that contains a protected wetland, rolling hills, spring fed ponds, and an old railroad bed that runs through the property.

Inside, the barn house is absolutely stunning with weathered brick walls, exposed beam ceilings, wooden columns, new hardwood floors, and wood panelling along some walls. We love the built-in bookcase—it’s the perfect place for your collection of cookbooks—as well as the big farmhouse-style table and bar seating.

The kitchen boasts a large sink, butcher block-style countertops, and plenty of space to display pretty serving plates, and your everyday dishes. The floral wallpaper complements the whitewashed cupboards and ceiling.

This spacious principal bedroom is located on the second floor. Rather than a bulky wardrobe, the current owners use a rack made of industrial pipes to hang their clothes, and use an old ladder to artfully store towels and blankets. Tucked away in the corner is a freestanding bath tub. 


Here’s a closer look at the bath tub, which is located next to the ensuite bathroom. There’s nothing more luxurious than a bath tub plopped down in your bedroom!

The sunroom has a ribbon of windows as well as a glass-panelled ceiling to let in tons of natural sunlight. It’s insulated, which means in the cold, winter months, the owners can still sit out here and enjoy the gorgeous view.

Here’s a look at the barn, which has horse stalls and a chicken coop. The round building on the right is 40-feet in diameter and has heated floors.