What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Award Winning LEED Platnium winner
Receives energy from the sun
Made from recycled and reclaimed materials
Triple Insulated Windows
Recycled Rubber and Plastic Roof
Grey water System
Permaculture Landscaping
Rain gardenProperty Description
Where Luxury Meets Sustainable Living
Live in Harmony with Nature
Welcome to this most ecofriendly residence where luxury meets sustainable living.
Built in 2008 by experts in “Green Building” this 4,999 sq ft LEED Platnium Certified Adirondack style stone and shingle home is situated on 4.6 idyllic acres in New Canaan, Ct
The main floor of the house starts with a gourmet kitchen with counter tops made of recycled glass where is the space and design to prepare your next meal and friends can gather around the wood topped center island. The inviting dining room is elegant and will make your guests want to linger. The wood flooring throughout the home is from reclaimed red and white oak wood. There is a large inviting great room with stone fireplace leading to a screened porch. The south facing windows in this room define the space with light and warmth. Retreat to the master bedroom suite on the first floor which is restful and relaxing with two walk in closets. The luxurious bath boasts of a separate shower and soaking tub.
Head up the stairs and on the second floor there are three additional bedrooms, 2 offices and two stunning bathrooms. One of the offices has a fireplace, vaulted ceiling and glorious views of the property.
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The lower level is walk out and has a changing area, full bath with steam shower, large open recreation room with clay clad fireplace, exercise room, large storage room and two mechanical rooms.
Built from local and recycled materials, it gets its energy from solar panels which are fed back into the grid and the solar thermal panels which heat the house, domestic hot water and swimming pool by way of a 1,000 gallon storage tank that stores heat.
The backyard boasts of a covered terrace with fireplace, a gorgeous pool and spa, a large organic garden, a labyrinth providing a peaceful area for rest and reflection, an iris edged pond and a gazebo, all situated by winding Rippowam River with glorious waterfall views.
Overall 94% of the homes energy needs are met by solar technologies. This home is incomparable in design and forward thinking and is a stunning example of how to move forward in saving our planet and living in harmony with natureNeighborhood Description
Peaceful, beautiful 4 acre zoning allows one to live in harmony with nature.Market Area
Only a short 6 minute drive to the heart of New Canaan where culture abounds through gallery, shops, restaurants, golf courses, award winning schools and Metro North to NYCSchool District
The quality and expansiveness of New Canaan curriculum and instruction is evidenced by the continuing success of students and graduates as measured by a broad array of indicators. These include traditional and performance based academic assessments as well as recognitions and honors earned in domains such as visual and performing arts, technical, engineering, business and consumer sciences, world languages, 21st century literacies, community service and leadership.Community
New Canaan, Connecticut
A unique town where its rich history remains alive while blending the past with the future. A treasured hamlet, nowhere is its specialty more evident and beautifully illustrated than in the many elegant homes, quaint residences, spacious grounds and charming village which grace the twenty three square miles with its boundaries. An involved civic minded community, convenient geographic location, an easily commutable railroad, a recreational haven, and excellent schools.Location of Home or Land
Suburban
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | no |
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 - Active |
Cooling System | High Efficiency Heat Pump |
Ventilation System | Part of Cooling System |
Whole House Filtration | Active charcoal |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
Water System | Well Rain Water Collection |
Wastewater System | Composting Toilet Septic System |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Shingles - Wood |
Interior Finish | Wood - Solid |
Interior Paint | Low VOC Auro |
Floor Material | Concrete Wood - Solid |
Roof Material | Other |
Window Material | Other |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 3 |
Garage Area | 943 sqft |