What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
No treated lumber or wood finishes were used, although well insulated the house is purposefully not air tight, no ductwork, all utilities underground, self contained water catchment and purification system, solar power and grid,ceramic tiled "Farallones" composting toilet room, raised beds producing organic fruit/vegetables, owners embrace and teach chemical free lifestyle.Property Description
One of a kind homestead consisting of a 840 square foot main house custom built and engineered to withstand 200mph wind, 4ft snow loads, or 7.4 earthquake..hand crafted from red cedar, the main house features post/beam cunstruction,a hexagonal family room with 13'vaulted ceiling,custom cabinetry, wraparound red cedar decks and porches..PLUS just a few steps from the back porch is a 400 square foot studio/office/guest room constructed of red cedar with 12'vaulted ceiling and attached solar greenhouse. Includes 7.09 acres of mostly mixed hardwood forest. Homesite overlooks spring-fed pond..wildlife abound.
Neighborhood Description
1800'- 2000' elevation this mountaintop promontory includes over 500 acres of nature preserve, orchards, ponds, bluffs, caves, trails all maintained to certified organic standards for over 25 years..All land owners (5 at present)are members of Brightsun Home Owners Assoc. Inc. with by-laws and deed restrictions on land usage.Market Area
We are 40min from Harrison, AR; 75min from Springfield/Branson, MO or Fayetteville, AR; 60min to Eueka Springs, AR, Beaver Lake or Buffalo River.School District
Community
Brightsun Homeowners Assoc. Inc.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Electric Radiant |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Composting Toilet |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Wood |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 4 |