What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
o Home is designed for low maintenance lifestyle. Durable exterior finishes and amenities that protect indoor air quality and save resources.
o Design of the home is "hurricane proof." The design was not changed in construction and has more framing than a conventional home increasing structural integrity. All exterior walls are 2x6 for better insulating characteristics.
o This home's mechanical systems are located near the home's midpoint reducing the distance for heat and hot water to travel saving money and resources.
o House designed for energy efficiency with low maintenance Royal vinyl siding and standing seam metal roof.
o Carrier High Efficiency Silencer System Heat Pump w/ duct work in conditioned spaces controlled by a state of the art NEST learning thermostat.
o Low E thermal pane doors and windows are vinyl clad on the outside for low maintenance and insulation. Minimal windows on east and west sides of house reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted heat gains in summer.
o Large covered veranda w/magnificent views works as a breezeway to keep the house cool and protect the decks.
o Large overhangs w/South-facing windows protect the sides of the home from the elements.
o Open floor plan maximizes available daylight reducing lighting demands. Dimmers are on most lights in the house to conserve energy.
o Passive solar design built with all oak flooring and ceramic tile for energy efficiency and hypo-allergenic environment.
o First floor bath w/skylight for passive solar effect and natural lighting.
o Five large Palladium windows throughout home also assist in passive solar heating, as wel as natural lighting.
o Newly painted walls w/Low VOC paints in decorator colors.
o Energy efficient appliances
o Water-saving faucets, shower heads and toilets
o All plumbing runs through the interior walls to reduce potential freezing problems
o Double insulated Hot Tub and Infra-Red 110Volt Sauna to conserve energy
o Solar powered roof vent
o Extra insulation throughout the home
o Optimally placed high performance windows bring daylight into heavy use areas such as the kitchen, great room, dining room to reduce the need for artificial lighting.
o Adequate pantry and chest freezer for food storage, reduces shopping trips (transit footprint)
o Energy efficient wood-burning Fireplace Extraordinaire has one of the lowest hydrocarbon outputs on the market. Fresh air is pulled from the outside and heated by the fireplace giving fresh positive air into the home to reduce drafts and increase air quality in winter. This unit can heat the entire home.
o Naturally wooded setting provides year-round wind break as well as cool shade and breezes in summer
o Green gardening and landscaping methods -- organic and biodynamic - creating soil depths to over 8-10 inches in many areas
o Ground cover and mulched flower gardens for water conservation
o Property uses permeable surfaces to reduce water runoff.
o Nest Thermostat controls heat and cooling efficiently and remotely via computer/mobile!Property Description
OWNERS RELOCATING, NEED TO SELL!!! So far feedback on showings is that we have been UNDERSTATING this home! Rural Seclusion, Corner Property,WATER IS PLENTIFUL! Good well, clean trout river, other well sites. Many Amenities, & GREEN FEATURES. Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, 1 Hour to Blacksburg, less than 1.5 hours to the Triad, and 2-1/2 hours to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Charlotte!
Boca Grande inspired 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath, 2400+ sq ft (plus 300 sq ft finished attic)LOW MAINTENANCE home, with GREEN Features on 12 secluded acres, with 650' trout river frontage, picnic shelter and fire pit. This home is a true get-away! Professionally landscaped resort property has many flower gardens, plantings, 1000s of bulbs and flowering trees and bushes and is a designated NWF Back Yard Habitat--Watch 27 wild turkeys at a time! View hummingbirds, songbirds, hawks, Blue Heron, owls, deer, fox, and raccoons!
This well-appointed home has oak floors and ceramic tile throughout making this a "hypoallergenic" environment. Passive Solar Design with many large windows and patio doors will give you the feeling of outside living in addition to lower energy costs. This home has Great summer views, and 360-degree late fall, winter, and early spring views of the Blue Ridge Mountains including Floyd and Bull mountains! 17' ceilings in Great Room, Dining Room and Entryway. Energy efficient wood burning FIREPLACE EXTRAORDINAIRE with decorative tile surround in Great room, Master suite (the only thing on the second floor) has over 650 sq. ft. with large closets, private deck with view, master bath with 3' x 6' ceramic tile DOUBLE shower, and Kohler corner soaking tub. Two other nice size bedrooms, one has access directly to the screened porch and the covered veranda. Custom built oak cabinets (many with glass fronts), as well as pull-out storage drawers, in eat-in kitchen with center island. Plenty of room for family gatherings or parties! Grand Staircase with oak rails and wrough-iron ballisters. Decorative wrought-iron lighting fixtures complete the look and style of the home. Cupboard under the stairs, and much more! (Ask Owner for detail list, and list of GREEN Features)
The home plans were for this house to be hurricane proof in the Florida Keys (and NOTHING has been spared). Exterior walls are 2 X 6, home has large overhangs, all interior doors are either wood 6-panel, or louvered doors, all stained to match the oak floors. All lighting, and plumbing fixtures are quality fixtures, including the lever door handles. The majority of the electrical switches are dimmers to reduce energy coasts. In addition to the large overhangs, eight ceiling fans assist with heating and cooling efficiency.
For storage there is a 12 x 24 floored and insulated attic. with 6' of headroom, eave storage in the large master walk-in closet, as well as a "his" second walk-in closet in the Master suite, plus many large closets throughout the home. Mud room with Energy efficient washer/dryer & large chest freezer,
You may never need to leave this idyllic resort with its 6-7 person Infinity Hot tub, 3-person LuxSauna, 8 X 12 finished studio ( She-Shed ) with phone, wifi, porch and equipment storage, as well as a 2 car garage!
There is a fenced english flower garden with fish pond connects to house.
Take a short walk or ride to the river and fly fish, kayak, canoe, or tube. A nearby waterfall and designated walking trail, as well as miles of hiking/mountain biking trails are all right here!
Soak in the soaking tub, hot tub, or enjoy the sauna! This home also has DSL for your home based business. Inside has been newly painted with LOW VOC paint and decorator colors!
CALL FOR A FULL LIST OF GREEN FEATURES!
This has been a 19 year project, and owners are relocating. Call today for a GREAT Deal on this property! OFFERS ENCOURAGED AND APPRECIATED! Some owner financing may be possible.
Neighborhood Description
Private and rural 12 acre mountain estate. 650' River Frontage on Virginia Designated Trout River. Premier Views. Hiking, biking, trout fishing, tubing etc. Lots of wildlife, songbirds and designated as a Nat'l Wildlife Federation Backyard Habitat, but w/in an hour + of Blacksburg, Greensboro, and Roanoke.Market Area
This resort estate is in the New River Valley area of southwestern VA --The county is about 80% wooded with no large commercial farms, located 1 hour from Blacksburg/Christiansburg and Roanoke; 1-1/2 hours to Winston-Salem and Greensboro, NC; 2-hours to the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill); 5-hours to Washington, DC/Baltimore; 5-6 hours to Atlanta;
.Steve & Cindi Courter, Realtors
Beach South Realty LLC
5265 Providence Road #202
Va. Beach, Va 23462
Licensed in VirginiaSchool District
Community
Trout Run Estates. Developed in 1996 in the horse shoe of the Smith River. This is a rural gated community. Few homes are occupied full time and it is rare to see any houses from the 3 miles of roads. In this area of Virginia there is no zoning. HOA covenants are minimal protect you from residents having junk cars or raising hogs. There is a 9 acre common area on the river for use of residents, a nearby water fall, 3 miles of private roads and lots of privacy. HOA fees are only $235/yr.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 | Fireplace |
| Cooling System | High Efficiency Heat Pump |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | Other |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
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