What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
The 18 inch thick stuccoed walls pro-vide R-35 insulation and thermal mass for maximizing the passive solar warmth from the large south-facing energy-efficient windows. Second floor is conventional construction with blown-in R-35 cellulose insulation in walls and ceiling. Structurally engineered post and beam support. Metal Roof with stucco exterior. Blown in cellulose insulation in ceiling. Finishes all no or low VOC. Southeast facing for passive solar. Energy efficient wood heat, energy efficient appliances and windows. Sub irrigated pasture through seasonal high water table. Engineered septic system. Water rights 30 gpm for domestic, irrigation and stock use. Well is 49.0 feet with a static water level of 3.0 feet.Property Description
This beautiful home is designed for energy efficiency, beauty, and comfort. Built in 2007, this custom post-and-beam straw bale home was designed by architect Lucas Dupuis of Sustainable Building De-sign, LLC in Missoula. Construction was supervised by straw bale building expert Marilyn Cochran of Shooting Star This unique home includes great finishing touches with cathedral ceiling, exposed timber frame beams, super-efficient wood stove, loft office/den, and a balcony off the upstairs bedroom. Charming upstairs bathroom features a vintage claw foot tub.
Fenced and cross fenced for horses with a 24’ x24’ hay shed, a 12’ x 12’ cordwood tack house, three loafing sheds, a 60' x 180' sand riding arena. 24’ x 28’ heated garage is perfect for working on projects year round. Property is sub-irrigated through much of the year and offers a variety of wildlife.Neighborhood Description
Lower Martin Lane is a private lane maintained by homeowners. It is an area of 10+ acre homes. School bus access within 1000Market Area
Florence, Mt is an area of rural homes located in Ravalli County.School District
There is an elementary, middle and high school within two miles of this home. The mission statement of the school is identified on the webpage: Florence-Carlton parents, school and community will provide a safe, respectful environment that strives to prepare all students to become responsible, life-long learners by empowering them with the integrity, knowledge, and skills to contribute to a changing world.Community
This home is bordered on the north and south by private landowners of 10 or more acres. On the east it borders hundreds of acres of conservation easement along the Bitterroot River. To the west is open pasture and hay land of 80 plus acres. It is amazing bird habitat, with wild turkeys, heron, quail, pheasants and birds of prey.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 | Forced Air - Electric |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Straw bale |
| Exterior Finish | Stucco Wood |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Linoleum |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
