179 Caribou Forest Dr, Alpine, WY, 83128

New construction and includes 2 lots! This hand hewn log home is made from Western Red Cedar logs. Everything about this home is quality and high end. This is minutes away from Alpine, very close to national forest, and has amazing views of the Salt River and mountains across the valley. Jackson is a short drive from this home. Wildlife abound and are frequently seen on the property. Everything is high end from the appliances, cabinets, flooring, even to the water heater. The open floor plan provides a cozy feel, and the huge windows provide lots of light and views. There's room for expansion on the property. The CC&R's state that each lot can have 1 main home + 1 guest house, so with these 2 combined lots, you can add another home & 1 or 2 guest homes! Sellers description: CABIN IN THE SKY! More photos to come! New construction. Live the Yellowstone life in this gorgeous custom-built log cabin with views to sigh for. Hidden away on a mountainside in a sparsely populated sub-division with no visible neighbors, but only 5 minutes from the town of Alpine & 40 minutes from Jackson Hole & the Grand Tetons! This cabin can be enjoyed year round, as a summer retreat or an Airbnb. This is a real, hand scribed log cabin made from 16-22" Western Red Cedar logs, the gold standard for cabin building. It was hauled from British Columbia & erected on this scenic 1.4-acre lot with amazing views of the Salt River Mountain Range & Stewarts Peak. Wildlife abounds on the property with resident Moose, Elk, Whitetail Deer, eagles hummingbirds, osprey & more. You never know what you'll see! The cabin backs to the Caribou-Targhee Forest & you're at the convergence of the Salt, Greys & Snake Rivers, with views of the Salt from the cabin & just 4 minutes from the Palisades Reservoir, so world class fishing, hunting, white water rafting, boating, swimming, hiking & groomed ATV, snowmobile & cross-country ski trails are literally right outside your door. Every detail has been meticulously planned from the view to the large, triple pane European tilt & turn windows & doors from Poland to the 14mm German engineered flooring, to the custom porcelain stone tile from Spain to the full house heated floors, whole house mini split with AC & back-up heat & 5 cove heaters that keep the lower level comfortable all year round. The upscale amenities continue with quartz countertops, the full, matte black AGA Elise kitchen suite from England, featuring their induction range with 48" cooktop, dedicated broiler & 2 ovens, refrigerator with theatre lighting & dishwasher. The maple cabinets with soft close hinges & dovetail drawer boxes are stained rustic grey & feature 15" brushed stainless handles, rollouts & drawers galore, plus 2, 96" pantry cabinets. The island features a custom, distressed butcher block top, cabinets with drawers & pull-outs along with seating for 4 or more. A separate pantry with swinging saloon doors is right off the kitchen. The deep, Italian made one bowl 36" black stainless-steel sink with commercial pull-down faucet makes even the largest things easy to wash. You'll never run out of hot water with the state of the art, Sanco CO2, 119-gallon heat pump hot water heater. Taking a bath in either of the 2 soaking tubs won't be a problem. You'll love the master steam shower with dual seating, rainfall showerhead, 12 massaging jets, lights & speakers. The open concept plan flows from the front facing great room with huge floor to ceiling windows that open onto the amazing view & the wrap around flying deck. The 84" ceiling fan & floor to ceiling wood burning fireplace with Montana flamed limestone door surround & hearth stone plus custom, hand forged iron doors & tools complete the great room. The dining area flows from the great room & opens into the kitchen & features a 9 antler Elk chandelier & a 4x6 window, so you never miss the wildlife or the amazing views. The home features 2 ensuite bedrooms; a junior suite with shower, stone floor, Kohler Tresham toilet, vanity & wall mounted towel warmer on the first floor. The loft master suite measuring over 525 sf offers spectacular views, featuring a deep soaking tub with Brizo waterfall tub filler with handheld shower, an electric fireplace & elk antler chandelier for true bathing luxury. The custom-made, solid wood double vanity sports 2 stone vessel sinks from Italy & Brizo waterfall faucets. A dual seat steam shower with rainfall shower head, 12 massaging jets, lighting & speakers, a wall mounted towel warmer & the huge walk-in closet complete the master bath. There is a bonus room that is accessed through the garage in the basement. It is currently used as an office on the ground level featuring a soaking tub & Kohler bath fixtures. The cabin sits over a poured concrete garage/basement with 10" thick walls. It has a 2 -1/2 car garage that also contains a laundry room, the 3rd ensuite bed/office, utility room, storage closet & a wine or root cellar. There's room for expansion on the property. The CC&R's state that each lot can have 1 main home + 1 guest house, so with these 2 combined lots, you can add another home & 1 or 2 guest chalets to make a family compound or for rental purposes. Come live the Wyoming life! Construction will be complete in September, but the cabin can be toured now.