When an architect and artist builds a tiny house as a personal project, the result tends to be something special. This 275 square foot tiny house on wheels in Underhill, Vermont, was designed and built as a labor of love during the pandemic — and it shows in every detail, from the hand-selected materials to the thoughtful layout that survived two full Vermont winters. It’s now available for $68,000 OBO.
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Built to Handle Vermont Winters
This home has already proven itself through two Vermont winters — no small feat for a tiny house on wheels. The exterior combines natural wood siding with standing seam metal panels in gray, giving it a modern-rustic aesthetic that fits right into the New England landscape. Closed-cell spray foam insulation keeps the interior warm even when temperatures drop well below zero.
The home sits on a custom Volstrukt-designed 2×4 steel frame with a triple axle drop axle trailer rated at 21,000 pounds — serious capacity for a build this size. At 26 feet long, 8.5 feet wide, and under 13.5 feet tall, it’s towable and road-legal. A 150-foot water line with heating cable provides year-round water even in freezing conditions.
An Architect’s Eye for Interior Space
Step inside through the striking blue French doors and you immediately notice the quality of the build. Bamboo flooring runs throughout the main level, warm wood beams accent the ceiling, and track lighting adds an artistic touch that most tiny houses never achieve. A mini-split provides both heating and cooling, supplementing the propane space heater and optional Dickinson wood stove.
The storage stairs lead up to the sleeping loft, with a built-in bookshelf tucked into the upper wall. To the right, a compact laundry area and the kitchen stretch toward the living space at the far end. The walls are pre-wired for a surround sound speaker system, with a receiver space hidden under the first stair.
Full Kitchen with Walnut Countertops
The galley kitchen punches well above its weight class. A full-size gas range with oven sits alongside walnut countertops and light maple cabinetry. There’s a refrigerator, a deep single-basin sink, and enough counter space for real cooking — not the kind of afterthought kitchen you find in many tiny builds. The kitchen ceiling clears 6 feet 3 inches, comfortable for most people.
Convertible Banquette Living Area
The far end of the home features a banquette seating area flanked by windows on three sides, with a large framed artwork serving as a focal point. But the real story here is the storage: every section of the banquette opens to reveal deep compartments and pull-out drawers — an enormous amount of hidden storage built into what looks like a simple seating area.
When guests visit, the banquette cushions reconfigure into a full-size bed on the main level, giving you a sleeping option beyond the loft. With windows on three sides flooding the space with natural light, it doubles as one of the most pleasant spots in the entire house. A Dickinson solid fuel wood stove can also be installed nearby for both heat and humidity control.
Sleeping Loft with 6-Foot Headroom
The sleeping loft fits a full-size mattress and offers over 6 feet of head clearance — tall enough for most adults to sit upright comfortably. The wood plank ceiling adds warmth overhead, track lighting provides adjustable reading light, and a window with a honeycomb blind lets you control the morning sun. The loft space was also designed to accommodate a water tank for off-grid capability.
Built-In Storage Throughout
Beyond the banquette compartments, the home includes additional built-in storage like this tall shelving cabinet with a glass-fronted door. The birch plywood construction is consistent throughout — clean, functional, and built to last. Between the storage stairs, the loft, the banquette compartments, and the cabinetry, there’s significantly more storage than you’d expect in 275 square feet.
Hand-Drawn Floor Plans
The hand-drawn floor plans reveal the architect’s careful approach to every square inch. At 1:24 scale, both the main level and loft layouts show how each zone — kitchen, bathroom, living area, storage, sleeping — fits together without wasted space. Details like the electric panel placement, washer/dryer position, and convertible table/desk are all mapped out with precision.
Highlights
- Price: $68,000 OBO
- Location: Underhill, Vermont 05489
- Size: 275 sq ft, 1 bed, 1 bath
- Year Built: 2020
- Dimensions: 26′ long x 8.5′ wide x under 13.5′ tall
- Trailer: Volstrukt 2×4 steel frame, custom triple axle drop axle (21,000 lb capacity) with brakes
- Insulation: Closed-cell spray foam
- Heating: Propane space heater + mini-split + optional Dickinson wood stove
- Water: 150′ water line with heating cable for year-round use
- Headroom: 6’+ in loft, 6’3″ in kitchen
- Sleeping: Loft with full mattress + banquette converts to full bed
- Extras: Surround sound wiring, skylight, laundry facilities, all operable windows
- Condition: Pre-owned, weathered two Vermont winters
You can learn more and/or contact the seller here.
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What kind of architect would design a house without a railing for the stairs? smh. And the Dickinson propane heater is an overpriced ripoff. It is designed for a boat, not a tiny house. Over $1,000 and doesn’t even have thermostatic control. A $200 vented propane heater from Dyna Glow or Mr. Heater will have a thermostat, and work better than the Dickinson for that house.
It’s not a Dickinson heater. He has a Dickinson Wood stove