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This Chic Quebec Home For Sale Will Make You Want To Live In Shipping Containers (PHOTOS)

Just a 1.5 hour drive from Montreal.

Senior Writer

From swimming pools to shopping complexes to Airbnbs, people are finding new uses for shipping containers and it's not just because they look cute. They're durable, cost-effective and can be highly energy efficient. This $435,000 house for sale in the Laurentians — about an hour and a half from Montreal — is made from five steel shipping containers and it's no exception.

The listing describes this property as a "unique and modern house" with "unparalleled energy efficiency" and a "breathtaking panoramic view."

Désirée Till | Groupe Sutton Centre Ouest

The one-and-a-half-storey home was built in 2016 and sits on a spacious 1.6-acre lot.

Désirée Till | Groupe Sutton Centre Ouest

It has two bedrooms, one full bathroom, one powder room and a wood-burning stove.

Désirée Till | Groupe Sutton Centre Ouest

The stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer are all included.

Désirée Till | Groupe Sutton Centre Ouest

While the property is clearly beautiful in the summertime, there's no need to fear winter either, as the house is insulated with urethane and comes with a heated concrete floor. According to the listing, you can access alpine ski slopes in minutes, and the Viking Club's cross-country trails are just seconds away — so it's also a skier's paradise.

Désirée Till | Groupe Sutton Centre Ouest


Shipping Container House In The Laurentians 

Désirée Till | Groupe Sutton Centre Ouest

Price: $435,000

Address: 1100, ch. des Cumulus, Wentworth-Nord (Laurentides), QC

Description: A modern and unique two-bedroom house made from five Corten steel shipping containers.

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  • Ilana Belfer
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    Ilana Belfer (she/her) was an editor for MTL Blog. She's obsessed with great storytelling in all its forms having worked in print, radio, television, theatre, and digital media over the past decade. A graduate of Carleton University’s journalism program, her words have appeared in The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, The Kit, VICE, Salon, Foodism TO & more — covering everything from cam girls to COVID-19. Ilana can usually be found with her dog André, tracking down Montreal’s prettiest ruelles vertes and tastiest treats.

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