What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Masonry "Russian-style" high efficiency wood-burning fireplace
Partial Earth sheltered (backed into a hill)
Passive Geo-Thermal heating and cooling
Passive solar front windows
All wood and natural finishes throughout; Pine, Maple, TileProperty Description
Super-Green Hideaway in Gore Bay, Manitoulin Island
Eco Friendly, Passive Solar, bright, hand-crafted two-story home for sale on gorgeous 4.48 acre wooded property with creek, marsh, forest, field, pond, rock outcropping and gorge. In the town of Gore Bay, but with excellent privacy and all amenities plus town water.
High-efficiency long thermal-cycle masonry wood-heating fireplace combined with passive geo thermal and solar heating keeps the whole house warm and cozy in the winter with minimal fuel, and cool in the summer.
Ceramic and maple hardwood floors on the main floor; pine and marble on the second floor. Two baths including spa soaker tub to relax in at the end of the day. Motorized staircase lift allows you to climb through the attic to a 10x10 private cupola with stunning panorama view of the property.
European-style tilt and swing thermopane windows allows optimal fresh air and gentle breezes in the summer, and cold-blocking in winter.
Walk-in cool-pantry off the kitchen. Built-in linen cupboard along with natural wood finishes throughout.
Attached to the house is a two storey workshop, storage room, mudroom, wood shed, playroom, studio and/or summer guest room of about 1116 square feet for your needs.
Appliances include gas stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer and central vac.
This property includes a dining gazebo, two decks, garden pergola to fenced-in garden, as well as a new wooden utility shed.
You won't find this much secluded property, with this many features at this price and in town!
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Neighborhood Description
House is located in beautiful Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island with all the amenities and shops. Fishing, and swimming right in town. Golfing and airport nearby.Market Area
Manitoulin Island is the largest freshwater island in the world. Great climate, year-round road and summer ferry access.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
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 | Solar - Passive |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | yes |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Off the Grid |
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Masonry Wood |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
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