What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
This home was designed by and for a person with severe chemical sensitivities. Only the highest quality, non-toxic building materials were used. The house makes use of passive solar energy and features wood sustainably harvested from the site.Property Description
MCS-safe house for sale in western Massachusetts. Custom built, high-quality, low maintenance, 1&1/2 story cape. Beautifully sited on 7.87 acres of level land across the road from 8,000 acres of state forest. Mostly wooded, approximately one open acre.
Neighborhood Description
Hawley is a rural town in the hills of western MA. Air quality is excellent. 8,000 acres of state forest are located across the street.Market Area
Hawley is a 10 minute drive from the picturesque towns of Ashfield, Charlemont, and Cummington; 20 minutes from Shelburne Falls; 40 from Greenfield; and 45 to Northampton. Cummington and Shelburne Falls have small natural foods stores and Greenfield has Greenfields\' Market, a comprehensive whole foods store. There are several organic CSA\'s nearby.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 | Wood Stove |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Heat Exchanger |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Other |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | carport_detached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |