What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
The Solar Stone is a pumice and concrete mix which retains heat, this house does not need to have the plumbing drained in our cold winters if left unattended. The electrical power is totally solar supplied. Hot water is both solar with on demand propane as back up. The two wood stoves normally provide additional heat if needed, but there is a propane hot water system in place. Thick tile floors also retain heat and orientation to the sun makes for warm winter sun heated bedrooms. Also 2 propane refrigerators included. Application has been made to local electric company for power service to be provide and is on a waiting list.Property Description
2 level home with floor to ceiling windows and 16' deep walls. Main floor great room includes decks from living room and one from the dining area, 1/2 bath, front door foyer, and large pantry room next to the kitchen. All Saltillo tiled floors.
Lower level 3 bedrooms each have doors to the fenced garden/pet yard.The master has a double sized soaking tub with mountain views. Office/ craft room and Family room open onto the ground level patio. 3 fruit trees and many iris and perennials are waiting for spring.Neighborhood Description
This home is surrounded by BLM State land, overlooking the valley and town of Buena Vista and directly facing Mt. Princeton. It is accessed by County Road 304 which is plowed by the county as needed for snow. There is the trail to the river on the property which has river frontage, and many other local trails can be directly accessed from the road or property. Mountain Biking and Hiking from home. You pass a couple homes on the road but do not see them from the house.In old growth pinon trees.Market Area
The Town of Buena Vista is a fast growing progressive mountain home that includes old homestead ranches and farms and a new urban style living community, Arkansas River Boaters Play park with one of the longest kayak parks in the country, or you can just fish in the Gold Medal waters. Climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, hunting and even soaking in the hot springs are local favorite activities. There is a large Arts community, downtown shopping, grocery + health food stores, coffee shopsSchool District
The Public primary school has had a remodel and new addition added this past summer. Our High school won State in their division last season. We have produced 2 Olympic Athletes and Nate Soilder of the NE Patriots in the last few years. The scholastic debate team is well supported. There is a dedication to all needs with a progressive help for handicapped students and an alternative High school. Darren Patterson academy is a Faith based education school. Some thing for every need.Community
Socially active community where your actions can make a difference.Rated by Outside magazine as #2 in the World for outdoor activities. There is much support for the schools and any of the 17 churches. A strong Chamber of Commerce supports our businesses. Last year the safest city is the State Of ColoradoLocation 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 | Other |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Off the Grid |
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Masonry |
| Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
