What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
We have been tending the property organically and biodynamically since we moved in. There are 2 producing organic beehives that could possibly go with property.rnWe have put extra insulation in the ceilings and have a brick-friendly vine covering the entire south side of house insulating from the sun.rnWe are scent free and have a hepa filter system on furnace.Property Description
We have owned the house since 2003. When we moved in there had already been some renovations (hardwood floors throughout the main floor and natural slate stone floor in kitchen. Previous owners had renovated the kitchen putting in wood cupboards and a working island in the middle making it very functional (Pictures from original listing available on request). The wall between the front room and living room has been removed, opening up the space on the main floor. The 2 bathrooms upstairs and powder room on main floor and the basement had been renovated with a full bathroom and bedroom.rnList of the upgrades we did:rn1) 5 ft chain link fence with gates, across the back of property (we had 2 dogs at the time, however we have not had pets for last 5 yrs)rn2) New sliding patio door to back deckrn3) Hardwood floors in master bedroom and front bedroomrn4) Tiled floor and put in plumbing for laundry room on main floor with stacking washer/dryerrn5) Finished basement with bedroom, bathroom with shower and second laundry room with extra gas stovern6) Insulated garage and atticrn7) Landscaped outside creating sunny, morning sitting space in front protected by trees. Planted continual blooming varieties of perennials (butterfly friendly plants) and raised beds for vegetables. Property has been tended organically and biodynamically since we moved in. Very little lawn to cut (we use hand mower) and low maintenance, mulched gardens. We currently have 2 organically tended beehives which we will move, unless the new owner is interested.rn8) New Miele dishwasher, kitchen tap set, drinking water filter, upgraded kitchen lightingrn9) Replaced wood fireplace and chimney with efficient gas insert fireplace that works in power outagesrn10) Very few power outages as we are on priority grid close to hospital and are serviced by underground hydrorn11) Since 2012 we have put on new roof, skylight, new high efficiency furnace, central air conditioner, brick and natural stone walkway around house, private front patio area surrounded by trees. Brick-friendly vine covering south facing brick wall to reduce heat gain in summer and extra insulation in ceilings.rn12) Also replaced some of windows, installed maintenance free eavestroughs and clotheslinernrnExtras Include: All Window Blinds, All Electric Light Fixtures, Central Vacuum with Power Sweep Outlet in Kitchen, Electric Garage Door Opener W/ Remote, Alarm System, Electronic Humidifier, Electronic Air Cleaner, French Doors to Living Room and to Basement Entrance, Upgraded Electrical Work, Fenced Dog Run, New Roof (2012), New Driveway (2012), Door to Garage from Laundry Room, Porch Encloser with Slate Flooring, Custom Painting, Mainly New Vinyl Windows Throughout, 27 x 12 DeckNeighborhood Description
House in located in older family, neighborhood that has many trees and are not thoroughfares for traffic. The neighborhood is safe and the City of Richmond Hill does an excellent job of maintaining the roads and green spaces.rnWe are walking distance to the main library and community centre https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/things-to-do/Community-Centres.aspxMarket Area
Markets: Health oriented grocery stores https://www.naturesemporium.com/, year round Organic Farmers Market https://www.villagemarket.ca/ , minutes away from mall http://hillcrestmall.ca/ and movie theatresSchool District
Sought after schools close by:rnGrade school walking distance: Pleasantville Public SchoolrnHigh Schools: Alexander MacKenzie, École secondaire Norval-Morrisseau and several private schools Waldorf, Catholic, AcademyCommunity
Culture: Richmond Hill is an old town that has maintained much of its character. It has the Richmond Hill Performing Arts Theatre within walking distance http://www.rhcentre.ca/ and a short drive to the world renown Group of Seven McMichael Art Museum https://mcmichael.com/Location of Home or Land
Suburban
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 | Forced Air - Gas |
| Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
| Ventilation System | Whole House Fan |
| Whole House Filtration | HEPA filtration |
| Whole House Vacuum | yes |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Masonry |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
