What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Strawbale construction combined with the radiant floor thermal mass heat provides an R45 super insulated home with significant energy savings and a beautiful organic look to the home.Property Description
Strawbale home with radiant floor (propane) heating, open floor plan with large windows and ample natural light. The garden covers one acre and includes orchards, fenced pastures and a water feature beside a large outdoor seating area. Garden has been cultivated into a large vegetable garden which provides corn, onions, carrots, beans and many more crops to last the year. The large 12' x 20' greenhouse is ideal for tomatoes, basil and cucumbers all summer long. The wrap around porch provides additional seating and protection from the elements. The property is just 15 minutes from Bellingham and has quick access to Lummi Island and Mount Baker ski area.Neighborhood Description
Just fifteen minutes from Bellingham, a town renowned for excellent restaurants, funky neighborhoods and a growing brewery scene. Bellingham is located between Vancouver BC and Seattle WA, two cities ideal for a quick weekend getaway. For a weekend retreat Lummi Island is a few minutes away and a short 8 minute ferry ride. Home to award winning chef Blaine Wetzel the Willows Restaurant attracts visitors worldwide.Market Area
Bellingham is a progressive community sandwiched between Mount Baker and Bellingham Bay, known for its Ski to Sea race, the City of Subdued Excitement is loved for having the options to ski in the morning and kayak the bay at sunset. Population is approx 80,000 and enjoys a weekend Farmers Market, local breweries, boat moorage and seafood restaurants facing the baySchool District
Ferndale Schools is comprised of two high schools, two middle schools and six elementary schools serving approximately 4,700 students in grades preschool through twelve.Community
The locals are a quiet fishing community who work the salmon and crab seasons. Occasionally fishermen stop by selling buckets of fresh live crab, oysters or salmon caught that day. The property has been likened to a retreat due to its quiet location and lack of traffic or intrusions from the outside world.Location of Home or Land
Rural
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 | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Whole House Fan |
| 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 |
| Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Carpet |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
