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Unique Chalet Graces Madera Canyon Near Green Valley, Arizona

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Mortgage and Lending with SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) NMLS 223495

Unique chalet in Madera Canyon, AZ built by a master carpenter!Everything this man builds, from the tiniest birdhouse to an exquisite B&B in the Coronado National Forest, speaks to his love of wood and craftsmanship.

Take Exit 63 on Interstate 19, and go east.  Follow the signs for Madera Canyon, and you'll find this little gift shop and chalet nestled against a creek in the canyon.

Wooden nut and bolt.The bent wood slats you see on the right are interwoven, drilled, and held in place with nuts and bolts made of wood!

 

Joinery detail

 

The joinery on the first level holds the framing together without nails.  Here's a listing that actually WILL sell itself!  (Sorry, it's not for sale.) 

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Comments (13)

Susan Davis
Austin, TX
Excellence Advocate

Now that is some fine craftsmanship. How beautiful!

Susan

May 17, 2008 04:41 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

How cool is that?!  Looks like the antique chests (larger version!) with the dovetail carved insets that serve as the 'nails' that hold the furniture together.

Debe in Charlotte

May 17, 2008 05:10 PM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Mike thanks for sharing, I guess that it isn't a completely lost art!  That is amazing work!

May 17, 2008 05:19 PM
Doreen McPherson
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Wow, that is some nice work.  Did he make the nuts and bolts or can you buy them?  Why did he use them?  What kind of wood are they made of?  

May 17, 2008 05:56 PM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Mike- That joinery is amazing! I just love wood, but it makes me worry too much, ( Feng Shui). :)

May 17, 2008 06:24 PM
Susie Blackmon
Ocala, FL
Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

Wow MIT, that is pride in workmanship at its best.

May 17, 2008 07:07 PM
Jesse Clifton
Jesse Clifton & Associates - Fairbanks, AK

Looks like good 'ol fashioned crastsmanship is still alive and well.  The fellow that built that chalet is a true artist!

May 17, 2008 08:43 PM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Mike, the only thing that I can say is WOW what a craftsman.  Have a GREAT week my friend.

Don R.

May 17, 2008 11:33 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Mike, I have a client who really loves wood and has made some lovely things in his home.  This workmanship is just exquisite!  And it's nice to have people like you around who appreciate it and share it with the rest of us.

May 18, 2008 12:53 AM
Susan Hilton
CENTURY 21 Beal, Inc. - College Station, TX
Texas Aggie Real Estate, College Station Bryan Texas Real Estate

How BEAUTIFUL!!!!

May 18, 2008 01:30 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

placeholder to return comments; it's been a long day!

May 18, 2008 05:22 PM
Kent Simpson
Realty One Group Mountain Desert - Tucson, AZ
Real Estate Is About People

Exquisite find, Mike!  Let me know if he ever does decide to sell.  LOL

May 19, 2008 04:09 PM
Billnulls Blog Florida Realty Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
AHWD

Mike - fantastic photos! I love natural wood - nothing is more beautiful!

May 27, 2008 03:57 AM