The S'Mouse City Model offers a modern tiny house take on the traditional shepherd's hut. Featuring a very compact but comfortable interior layout, the towable dwelling also comes with optional off-the-grid upgrades.
Used primarily in the UK and France, shepherd's huts served as a convenient way for farmers to get some rest after working in the fields, and are quite popular for home offices, vacation accommodation and even tiny houses. pinterest house
Designed by Texas-based S'Mouse Tiny House Co., it's based on a double-axle trailer and has a length of just 18 ft (5.5. m), which is definitely on the smaller side for a North American tiny house and even more compact than French models like the Mirasol. Its exterior is clad in white asphalt shingles and cedar shakes, and it features a curving roofline. It also has an exterior storage box.
The interior, meanwhile, is finished in cork paneling and sports a large window that helps increase natural light inside. The entrance opens onto the kitchen. This includes a two-burner electric cooktop, as well as a microwave, a fridge/freezer, plus a coffee machine, sink, and cabinetry.
Nearby is the living room, which doubles as the main bedroom. It contains a sofa bed that folds out into a double, a coffee table, a TV, and lots of underfloor storage thanks to its slightly raised position.
Over on the opposite side of the house lies the bathroom. This looks quite snug and hosts a shower, sink and bath.
In addition to the main sleeping area in the living room, the S'Mouse City Model has a bedroom positioned above the bathroom. This is a typical tiny house-style loft space with a low ceiling and has a double bed. It's accessed by removable ladder.
The S'Mouse City Model shown starts at US$84,500 and is currently up for rent on Airbnb. Additionally, the firm offers an off-the-grid model to order which includes solar panels for power, a composting toilet on-board water tanks. That one starts at $94,500.
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