1070 Electric Ave. Westcliffe, Colorado 81252

Sustainable and Resilient Off-Grid Active and Passive Solar Home with breath taking views of the Sangre deCristo Range in Westcliffe, Colorado.

Property Description

This is an Energy Star Rated home (HERS score 49) that defines resiliency with all it's features. 2 KW photovoltaic system, solar hot water heating system with propane back-up (500 gallon propane tank) Three season attached greenhouse(500 sq ft) with an additional in the house planter on the south side to provide year round growing of produce. This is a earth sheltered home with north side windows above berm for light and ventilation. Stamped Concrete patio to include in the greenhouse. Concrete floors throughout the home, and concrete counter tops for additional thermal mass. Cook off of the Venkov wood cook stove, or already piped for a propane stove if you desire. Energy Star appliances. Air/heat distribution fan to circulate hot air. Controlled ventilation in the home to promote healthy air quality. Wood stove in Master bedroom. 2400 gallons of gravity fed rainwater catchment system. Good well with 8 gallons/minute, 220 ft. deep. Static is about 110-120 ft.Detached large passive solar barn with 14ft. ceilings with (2) 12'x12' overhead doors, 6 inch slab with in floor heat tubing. The barn has rough-in plumbing for bathroom. An additional 16x16 solar shed to house inverter and 16 brand new batteries(Deka brand). This shed is also is used for growing produce. Great horse property. Additional adjacent properties available to make this a total of 113 acre ranch.

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Good well water with 8 gallons per minute well. Reverse Osmosis water system.
Trim and plank ceiling from local beetle kill lumber, no carpet, extremely low carbon consumption, controlled ventilation for good indoor air quality.

Neighborhood Description

Centennial Ranch is mostly an off the grid subdivision where the deer and the antelope play. Unobstructed views of the Sangre De Cristo Range, and 15 miles from the town of Westcliffe. Access to internet and cell service.

Market Area

Westcliffe and Silver Cliff are the closest towns to Centennial Ranch. Grocery Markets, Farmers Market in the summer, quaint downtown area of shops and recreation. Public pool, parks, and easy access to the mountains for hiking, climbing. Monarch ski area 1.5 hours away. One hour away from Canon City or Pueblo.

School District

C-1 Custer County District

Community

Westcliffe

Home Type or Land

Single Family - Single Level

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain

Building Details

Air Quality

Interior Environment

Energy & Water

Construction Information

Garage/Car Port

Contact Information