Corral de Tierra, California

Located just a few miles from Monterey, and Carmel. A custom Post and Beam Strawbale Home, Solar Powered, 3200 sq.ft., 3 bedroom, 3 ½ bath on 5.71 acres. It includes a garden, a small orchard, seasonal pond, cistern, and a private mutual well.
Green HomeStraw baleSolar - Photovoltaic
$1,395,000Asking Price (USD)
$8,000Annual Property Tax
$5,000Annual Utility Cost
3,200Square Feet
3 / Beds / Baths
5.7 acresLot Size
2004Year Built
Green HomeProperty Type

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$1,116,000
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$8,033.75

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

The walls are constructed from breathable strawbale walls with plaster and stucco. Due to the insulating properties of the strawbales, the home can be heated using less energy and it also stays cool in summer. Roughly 99% of our electrical needs are provided by solar power. The home also features wood, bamboo and tile flooring along with some carpeting. The Cistern collects rain water that supplies water for watering the plants.

Property Description

Sitting on a quiet 5.71 acres of rolling hills with a seasonal pond, you will feel far away, and yet you are just 20 minutes from Monterey and 20 minutes to Carmel. After driving half a mile up a lovely shared driveway you are greeted with a fruit bearing orchard. A slate and redwood deck wraps around ¾ of the house allowing for great views of the property and surrounding hills. The front door was hand carved by the famous woodcarver William J. Schnute and depicts the tree of life. Your initial feeling as you walk into this beautiful home is one of openness with its 20 ft vaulted ceilings of tongue groove knotty pine in the living room, dining room and kitchen. Each room in the house has French doors that open to the outside. The living room features a 20 ft. tall river rock fireplace. The kitchen has stainless steel Miele speed /microwave oven, steam oven, convection oven with rotisserie, as well as a Miele dishwasher, a Fridgaire gas stove top, Kitchen Aid trash compactor, GE side by side refrigerator. The kitchen has Silestone counters, butcher block island, instant hot and cold water and a large walk-in pantry. The cabinets are made of Hickory. The oversized Master Bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, fireplace, his and hers complete bathrooms and walk-in closets. Outside the Master Bedroom is a hot tub. The two additional bedrooms are spacious and have a sizeable bathroom (Shower over Tub) connecting the rooms. The floors are made of teak, pecan, bamboo tile and some carpet. The doors are made of solid Alder. The forced air heater, water heater and stove top use propane as does the outdoor barbeque. The house’s water is on a private mutual well. The house has a water filtering system and softener. The substantial three car garage also has a 460 sq. ft. bonus room. Adjacent to the house, there is an additional 16’ x 24’ strawbale building that was built for raising pheasants, but was never used for that purpose. There is also a large walk-in area for storage under the house. The elk rated fenced in orchard has 15 assorted fruit trees, and raised vegetable beds. Behind the home you will find a separate vegetable garden with raised vegetable beds and flower garden. The property also includes a seasonal pond that fills in winter and is dry in summer. The property is equipped with a 1500+ gallon cistern that collects the roof water and can be used for watering plants.

Neighborhood Description

The neighborhood is a peaceful rural setting, with an abundant amount of wildlife and few neighbors.

Market Area

The house is located ten miles from grocery stores, within twelve miles from a large a shopping area, hardware stores, pharmacies, and department stores. There are two Hospitals within 15 miles of the house. It is just a short drive from Monterey and Carmel where you can enjoy wonderful cuisine, or you can enjoy Carmel Valley’s Wineries, Day Spas and Organic Farms. Corral de Tierra is a small rural community close to many year round activities. Ten minutes away is Fort Ord National Monument. It has hiking and horse trails . Nearby Carmel Valley has world famous wineries and steelhead fishing. To the west Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary which is ideal for scuba diving, whale watching, surfing, and fishing. Pebble Beach is a great destination for golfing, and is home to 17 Mile Drive. Down the coast from Pebble Beach, Big Sur offers hiking, the Big Sur Marathon and the most beautiful coastline. To the north Moss Landing is great for Salmon fishing, and whale watching. Right next to Moss Landing is Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Sanctuary where you can go kayaking, and view the abundant marine, land, and avian wildlife. With an hour car ride you can be in Santa Cruz with its internationally known Boardwalk. Silicon Valley, the new home of the San Francisco 49ers, starting in 2014 is only one and half hours away. The city of San Francisco with its many attractions and activities is just two hours away.

School District

Washington Union School District is one of the finest in the area. World class private schools are also nearby.

Community

Corral de Tierra is a small rural community close to many year round activities.

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain

Air Quality

Agriculture in Areayes
Industry in Areano
Air Pollution in Areano
Pesticide Freeno
Fragrance Freeno
Cleaned with Green Productsno

Interior Environment

Heating System
Forced Air - Gas
Cooling System
Other
Ventilation System
Whole House Fan
Whole House Filtration
None
Whole House Vacuumno

Energy & Water

Energy System
Solar - Photovoltaic
Water System
Well
Other
Wastewater System
Septic System

Construction Information

Construction Type
Straw bale
Exterior Finish
Stucco
Interior Finish
Cement Plaster
Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock
Interior Paint
Low VOC
Other
Floor Material
Carpet
Tile
Wood - Solid
Roof Material
Tile
Window Material
Vinyl or Vinyl Clad
Insulation Material
Fiberglass
Other

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportyes
Garage Typeattached
Number of Cars3

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Listing ID : 19536