What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
We get our power from solar and water. The stream that we use also supplies our domestic water, which is filtered and run though a UV light system. Our organic gardens and compost system supplies much of our food. A productive flock of chickens ensure that we have the freshest and healthiest of eggs. We renovated the house and manage the property in a firesafe manner.Property Description
In our renovation, we preserved as much of the original house as we could. We had to replace the cedar foundation and the shake shingle siding and roof. We chose Galvalume for the roof and Hardiplank for the siding. Most of the original cedar plank walls in the great room were left intact. We converted the attic into the master bedroom. Flooring includes bamboo, wood and porcelain tile. A huge RSF Energy wood stove comfortably heats the house, with electric baseboards for back-up. We have satellite TV and computer hook-ups. Although our energy system easily meets our needs, the power grid is now nearby. A diesel generator backs up our system. There are overhead fans in nearly all rooms, but they are rarely needed. We've just built a greenhouse with storage area, plus a cedar dock on one of the ponds. The stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer come with the property.Neighborhood Description
Young families to retirees and some part time residents. Everyone was off the grid until recently, so are very self-reliant. The area is quite isolated and neighbours know they can count on each other for projects and emergencies. There is an annual community garden party plus gatherings for special occasions and sports, or just a bonfire to roast marshmallows. We are surrounded by Crown land. Our nearest neighbor is about two miles away.Market Area
Two shopping areas with grocery stores and post office; one also includes pharmacy, medical centre, credit union, bookstores, 2 natural food stores, restaurants and coffee shops. Farmers market (outdoor summer and indoor winter)School District
Quadra Island has an elementary and pre-school. Middle school and high school are off island (10 minute ferry ride) in Campbell River.Community
Quadra Island is about 35 miles long and 5 miles at its widest. There are hiking and biking trails, fishing, boating, kayaking and beaches.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
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 | Wood Stove |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Off the Grid |
| Water System | Other |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Other |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Other |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
