What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Solar Hot water system.
Vermont Casting Wood Stove.
R-19 insulation in walls and R-30 ceiling and R-22 in the floor.
Low e thermo pane vinyl clad windows.
Large "organic" garden area.
Large rain barrel collection system to water garden (500 gallons).
Landscaped to see flowers for three seasons.
4 Bartlett pear trees, 2 peach trees, 3 blueberry bushes, strawberries, asparagus and herbs.Property Description
Just a bicycle ride to school and town. Conveniently located between Cullowhee (home of Western Carolina University) and Sylva.
Originally called the Kennedy, the home was built in 1993, featuring true Palm Harbor quality construction such as:
2 x 6 walls and floor joists all 16 inch on center, R19 insulation in the walls, R 30 in the ceiling, R22 in the floors, and low E thermo pane windows. The house has over 2000 square feet of usable space with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths plus an office/patent retreat, and two porches (one is screened).
The ceilings are all vaulted.
The house contains 19 low E thermo pane windows plus a skylight in the kitchen area for plenty of natural lighting.
The appliances are: a gas stove, (new) dishwasher, Kenmore refrigerator, Kenmore washer and gas dryer.
The kitchen is huge containing endless cabinets and two pantries, plus an eat in island!
In addition, a solar hot water system with an 80 gallon super insulated tank was installed several years ago. Thus, when the sun shines you get free hot water. This system provides almost all of your hot water for at least 9 months of the year. There is also a 40 gallon back up propane hot water tank.
A 325 gallon propane tank is buried underground to supply propane. In addition to using the propane furnace, the house can be heated with a Vermont castings wood stove that is in the living room.
The house has an efficient Trane central air conditioning unit.
Most of the home has been upgraded with wood flooring.
The property also contains a double carport attached to the house and a 7 x 20 storage area (a handy man’s dream) with lots of space for parking.
Of the 2 acres that the house sits on, most is usable, yet there is lots of privacy. There are 4 areas of usable mostly level land:
1. The back/dog yard which is fenced – plenty of space for several dogs.
2. The front yard at the side of the driveway.
3. The level play area with wooden swing set.
4. The large vegetable and fruit garden.
The property has been professionally landscaped with shrubs and flowering trees for pretty colors over 3 seasons. There are two peach trees, three small blueberry bushes and four young Bartlett pear trees. In addition, the property contains 3 full grown Bradford pears, 1 immaculate flowering cherry tree, 3 Dogwoods of different colors, full grown Rhododendrons, 6 Crepe Myrtles, 1 Lilac bush, Azaleas and other shrubs.
The property is surrounded by rustic fencing and privacy from the surrounding forest.
Yet, it is close to all amenities.
The property is ideal for families and has terrific southern exposure for solar projects.
The electric service is 200 amp. The well is owned.
From almost all sides of the property there are immaculate views of the mountains.
Neighborhood Description
Just a bicycle ride to school and town. Conveniently located between Cullowhee (2 miles - home of Western Carolina university) and Sylva (2 miles).Market Area
The Western North Carolina area is quickly becoming one of the most desirable areas to live in the country. Sylva is 1 hour west from the eclectic city of Asheville in the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains. It sits in a valley and experiences a temperate climate all year round.School District
Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | no |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Forced Air - Gas Wood Stove |
| Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Wood |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Wood - Laminated |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | carport_attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
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