What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Grow your own food in the friendly, low pressure community not far from Fredericksburg and Quantico Virginia. Your mental stress quickly evaporates as you relax in this natural, private retreat and enjoy the privacy. Pure, clean well water and low allergen primarily wood interior provide a healthy relaxed living opportunity while enjoying the benefits of a native parlike setting.Property Description
This extraordinary log home nestled on 5 AC of magnificent woods was thoughtfully updated for self sufficientcy and recently updated as a fully-self-contained, off-grid capable retreat. Solar panels create hot water, electricity, and the excess is stored in a well designed battery system for future use. With a unique home like this, you will never be out of power for your basic needs (even a computer) during the worst of days. It was featured in the Freelance Star 7/1/11. Solar Greenhouse, Farmette potential, horses welcome!
Neighborhood Description
The small parklike neighborhood has a liberal POA Association which provides a small amount of community shared space and easy to drive on gravel roads. The yearly fee is $360 per year which is primarily in place to keep the road it is a wooded wonderland, it is in comfortable proximity to excellent employment opportunities at Quantico, Dahlgren, 3 hospitals, multiple golf courses and the Rappahannock River. Shoppping and entertainment is also a short distance away. Great Stafford County schools offer advanced learning for children needing specialized education,Market Area
Within 10 miles of the City of Fredericksburg, this area is served by the largest city between Washington DC and RIchmond VA. Boutique shopping and Mall shopping is available, as well as many retaurants and entertainment. For those with more interest in the outdoors you'll find extensive opportunities to explore a 186 mile river leading to the Chesapeke Bay, a glimpse into the past living near more Civil War battles and one of the earliest Revolutionary Cities in the country. Warrenton, Culpeper and Charlottesville are also a comfortable drive away.School District
Community
Stonehouse Wooded EstatesLocation of Home or Land
Rural
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 | Well |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Wood |
Interior Finish | Other |
Interior Paint | Other |
Floor Material | Carpet |
Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 1 |