What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
This home has been carefully designed and equipped to minimize its energy requirements, allowing the photovoltaic and solar hydronic heating systems to provide over 90% of the home’s electric and hot water needs. An air-tight wood stove with automated water heating, and a propane generator easily make up the difference, making this home energy self-sufficient with the support of propane. Low VOC materials have been used with the recent remodel to compliment the handcrafted natural log construction.Property Description
We are offering a handcrafted solar log home on 20 acres bordering the San Juan National Forest. This meticulously landscaped home was remodeled in 2011. It includes a detached office/studio, shop and vehicle storage, and solar systems producing up to 90% of the home’s energy needs. Nestled among towering ponderosa pines, this secluded, well-maintained traditional log home features vaulted wood ceilings to 19’ and handsome knife peeled logs enriched with a hand-rubbed natural oil finish. A comprehensive remodel in 2011 includes low VOC materials throughout; new carpet, paint, light fixtures, hardware, and completely renovated rooms featuring new: MASTER BATH - Tile, vanity and plumbing fixtures, large walk-in tile shower, MAIN BATH - Tile, vanity and plumbing fixtures, KITCHEN - Granite countertops and plumbing fixtures, stainless steel appliances, cabinet finishes. This home has been carefully designed and equipped to minimize its energy requirements, allowing the photovoltaic and solar hydronic heating systems to provide over 90% of the home’s electric and hot water needs. An air-tight wood stove with automated water heating, and a propane generator easily make up the difference, making this home energy self-sufficient with the support of propane.
The meticulously landscaped lawn and gardens are the focal point of a broader property maintenance routine that extends well beyond the yard itself. The automatic irrigation system is supported by a dependable well that also delivers great tasting drinking water directly from the faucet. Other property features include: Security gate, Central vacuum, Walk-in pantry, Covered and open natural wood decks with built-in hot tub, Detached 800sf log shop and office/studio, 20' x 30' RV/boat/tractor building and distinctive log carport and breezeway. NOW AVAILABLE WITH AN ADDITIONAL 18.51 ADJOINING ACRES FOR $565,000. THIS INCLUDES PASTURE AND BEAVER CREEK CROSSING THE ADDITIONAL ACREAGE!
Neighborhood Description
The home is located in a rural subdivision of 20 acre lots in the ponderosa pines one mile off of a major state highway, US Hwy 160. There is great year round access. The property sits on the county line between Durango and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Wildlife (deer, elk, bear, turkey, bobcat, etc) is abundant. The house sits within view of the National Forest boundary fence where there is approximately 750' of common fence and level to very gentle sloping terrain. At the same time no homes can be seen from this house in the pines.Market Area
Durango is the major economic center in Southwest Colorado and is thirty miles to the west. Pagosa Springs is thirty miles east. Durango boasts of year round activities with Fort Lewis College, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park, mountain biking, world-class fly fishing, river running, Durango Mountain Resort (Purgatory) skiing, the Iron Horse Classic road bike race, and much, much more. Living around a prime vacation destination is incredible!School District
Community
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 | Forced Air - Gas Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) Solar - Active Solar - Passive Wood Stove Other |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | yes |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Off the Grid Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Wood |
| Interior Finish | Wood - Solid Other |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Carpet Tile Wood - Solid |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | carport_detached |
| Number of Cars | 5 |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
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