What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Straw bale construction gives it high thermal mass and excellent insulation, makes it easy to heat in the winter, no need to cool in summer, all natural earth plasters, highly efficient radiant floor heat and high efficiency masonry stove, evacuated tube solar hot water system, passive solar design, plenty of light through south facing windowsProperty Description
Straw bale home, earth plaster inside earth and lime outside, stained concrete floors with radiant hydronic heating, solar hot water system, masonry stove with bake oven, use of timbers from property, single level with loft (1900 sqft. main level, 300 sqft. loft), 70x10' covered back porch, front patio with hot tub, fully deer-fenced garden, fruit trees, chicken coop, tree house with 250' zip line, concrete tennis/sports court that could easily be covered and used as a shop/garage, trails through woods to Siebert creek with steelhead and trout runs which runs through property, off-grid yurt and cabin near creek (lived there for 1.5 yrs. while building). Partial mountain view of Blue Mtn. to the south, could be improved with some selective clearing.Neighborhood Description
rural neighborhood, lots 5-40 acres, plenty of privacy, very friendly, a few young families with kids, but mostly older, easy 15-20 minute commute to either Port Angeles to the west or Sequim to the east. Aprox. 750' elevation.Market Area
The Olympic Peninsula of Washington State is a beautiful place, mostly national park, the access and proximity to pristine mountain wilderness and coastline is unprecedented. Almost any type of outdoor activity can be enjoyed here hiking, backpacking, cycling (road & mountain) kayaking, surfing, fishing, skiing, the list goes on. Located in the rain shadow of the Olympic mountains it receives far less rain and more sun than the surrounding area. Easy commute to Seattle and airport when needed.School District
Both Port Angeles and Sequim Public schools are quality small town schools. Multiple private options exist as well.Community
See City /market area above, in addition Port Angeles recently was runner-up in Outside Magazine's online poll of best outdoor towns. It is a great place to live, retire and raise a family.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 | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Straw bale |
| Exterior Finish | Plaster - Earth |
| Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
| Interior Paint | No VOC |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
