What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Completely off-grid
Solar panels for electricity & hot water
low energy double pane windows
back up propane generator
septic and leach for waste
cellulose insulation
no VOC paints
recycled woods,New England maple, Oregon cedar and Port Orford white cedarProperty Description
There are TWO SEPARATE AND COMPLETE 1 bedroom/1 bath homes on this entirely off-grid mountain hideaway, very private with wonderful 270 degree views yet only 4 miles south of Crawford, CO in the North Fork Valley. The custom built log cabin is perched on the edge of a 600ft. cliff overlooking a year round stream that flows through the property!
Minutes away from The West Elk Wilderness Area, Gunnison National Forest, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the Crawford State Park with boating and fishing and the towns of Hotchkiss and Paonia. 2-2.5 hours drive to the ski areas of Aspen, Crested Butte and Telluride.
Great southern exposure for photovoltaic panels supply both 12 volt and 110 volt power as well as solar hot water copper tube panel for an outdoor rainwater shower in the summer.
Redundant heating and cooking & electrical systems
A 500 gallon Propane tank powers 2 propane refrigerators, 2 stoves & ovens, 1 hot water heater and on demand water heater, an Antique (1910 Great Western) propane heater and another modern heater and a 10KW Honda powered generator for backup microwave and power tools!
There are 2 wood burning stoves and another wood burning fireplace for heating and emergency cooking!
The custom built log cabin with large wrap around deck and covered porch was completely rebuilt in 2013-15 with
all new wiring
new sill logs
new sub-floor
new stainless steel drip edges
100 year old recycled Maple hardwood t&g floors
new 8 x 4 ft energy efficient windows & sliding glass door highlighting fantastic southern views of Castle Mountain (11,000 ft.), Cathedral Peak and the distant Uncompahgre Range.
new Aspen t&g ceiling
new metal roof & gutters with snow & ice shield and Durovent block insulators and blown in cellulose insulation.
new Aspen custom built kitchen cabinets
new solid granite countertops and 1912 antique propane stove and oven
new stainless steel ventilation unit.
The bathroom has a slate floor and an antique claw foot tub & shower
All wood such as 2x6 is locally milled and is actually a full 2 inches by 6 inches
The second home is built with 9 inch thick insulated concrete Canadian blocks and is
very energy efficient. See the last photos and email me for more details!
One Septic system with leach field for both houses
Electric power is available but water must be trucked to a 1,200 gallon concrete cistern.
8 x 10 ft shed with metal roof
Meditation/yoga pad on cliff’s edge
Circular driveway for easy turn around
Large old growth Juniper trees surround both houses
Abundant wildlife: elk, deer, bobcat, puma, coyote, Golden Eagles, hawks & Hummingbirds
Satellite service for cell phones, internet & TV with land line available also.
Two full time neighbors out of site line, on 40/80 acre parcels
Defensible perimeter, houses located on a dead end dirt road with “no public access” Delta county signs posted
Low taxes of $295/year
Square Footage: Log cabin 870, insulated concrete block house 450 with 90 in adjoining storeroom and 80 in outdoor shed. These measurements are approximate and are measured from inside wall to inside wall.
These 2 homes and land are listed with Needlerock Realty, Broker Liz Heidrick (970) 234-5344, email: [email protected] MLS# 726871Neighborhood Description
Wonderful location in Delta county on a dead end dirt road,in the heart of the North Fork Valley yet close to Paonia. I've been enjoying this area since the late 70's and here's the question. How many places in the world do you know that are not crowded and yet beautiful that have not been spoiled because they were "discovered" by wealthy people? This largely ranching and organic farming community has not changed very much in the last 45 years!Market Area
4 miles to Crawford and 16 miles to the closest supermarket in Hotchkiss, 21 miles to the very hip community of Paonia. 3 miles to the Crawford State Park with a reservoir for boating and fishing, 25 miles to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. 100 miles to Aspen, 95 miles to Crested Butte & 117 miles to Telluride for skiing.School District
Students would attend either The North Fork Montessori school @ Crawford, ages 3-12 which is publicly funded after preschool or the public schools in Hotchkiss.Community
Primarily ranching (beef) and many organic smaller sustainable farms with many summer time events such as Crawford Pioneer Days in early June with a parade & fireworks over the lake, Delta County fair & Rodeo in Hotchkiss in August and Cherry Days, Pic in the Park Free concerts and the Mountain Harvest (Music, art and agriculture and life in general) Festival in late September. (rated #1 in Colorado for small communities) A great place to raise a family or retire!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 | Fireplace |
| Cooling System | Other |
| 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 | Metal Wood |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | No VOC |
| Floor Material | Linoleum |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Recycled Newsprint |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
