What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Healthy living is right here on the frontier...Extensive use of natural and native materials. Extensive use of recycled, salvage or re-purposed vintage materials and objects. Interior is all solid pine wood. No paint or varnishes used inside cabin. No synthetic fake laminates. Much wood used is from small independent mill, not mass produced or standardized. Cabin is very well insulated, and has shade awnings and porches for passive temp mediation. Efficient zone heating with evap cooling. Grey water disposal for sinks and laundry. Metal siding and roof is long lasting and durable. Abundant clean pure well water, not treated. Clean air and very dark night skies and quietness. No pollution or industry nearby. Very little anthropogenic EMR in area. Outstanding wind and solar potential. Non-smoking.Property Description
Trying to find something beyond ordinary? More “natural & wholesome”, with good energy? How about the best priced value in Portal AZ? Rare gem for creative solo or couple...peaceful getaway base for nature-lovers and adventurers.
Natural, unique, artistic. This comfortable cabin has an abundance of artistic and functional innovations throughout. Genuine rustic Wild West personality! Entirely custom artisan crafted, utilizing much recycled and re-purposed vintage materials and objects; very little standard “store bought” here. Extensive use of natural and native materials. Interior is a wonderful discovery; must experience to fully appreciate! Total real wood carpentry everywhere. Knotty pine deck floors, walls, ceilings, with lots of wide planks. All screwed in. Numerous build-ins promote maximum utility. With complimentary metal accents and special driftwood touches. Interior wood is natural and raw; so can be treated (or not) by buyer according to environmental sensitivities and aesthetic preference. Details are well thought out for this local environment. Lots of enhancements add value. Beautiful softwood interior provides a comfortable, peaceful ambience for the yoga practitioner. Comfortable and functional, ready to enjoy life.
Very convenient access on good road just off the lower Portal Road. Seller has never seen any washouts or hazards in 10 years here, very important for this region. Road well maintained by neighbor. You’ll appreciate the few friendly neighbors close enough to keep an eye out for your place, but far away enough for plenty of privacy and openness. Only a few easy minutes to Portal village, Cave Creek canyon in the Coronado National Forest, or Rodeo NM.
Good private well with excellent water, septic, 200 amp electric (plenty for expansion), phone/high speed internet DSL land line, good cellular access.
932square foot cabin/cottage, site built.
Site improvements and major construction permitted, with most of cabin finished in late 2010.
5 outbuildings and sheds totaling 700 square feet for additional storage and projects, including secure 40 ft steel shipping container with huge heavy duty work bench inside on clean new flooring. (can also be garage for ATV & cycles)
19.24 acres of land is fenced for horses/livestock, with gated & locked driveway. Additionally, yard completely surrounding cabin is fenced very well for pets and home security, with specially built one-of-a-kind, heavy rustic log gates both east and west. (Seller is even in process of installing rattlesnake barrier around yard.) Chain link dog/cat kennel with top. A lot of local lava rock gathered for yard projects.
Cabin is wood framed construction on concrete footings. For an Old Bisbee-inspired character, exterior siding is a combination of corrugated metal for durability and board & batten. Wild West “saloon front style” facades. Heavy gauge metal roof. Very well insulated. For good shade, 5 covered porches with log posts and beams. Awnings over all windows for rainstorms and sun. Sturdy.
Main cabin has 1 bedroom with walk-in closet, 1 bathroom, light and open living room, kitchen with dining room (includes refrigerator, smooth top electric range/oven, opt. microwave).
Additional detached bathroom matches the cottage motif and has flush toilet connected to permitted septic, with a sink, propane wall furnace, concrete floor, battery lantern. Charming, clean and private.
Bathroom inside main cabin has bathtub/shower with native stonework surround, Mexican Talavera sink, and stainless steel electric Incinolet toilet (an $1,800 value). Electric water heater and copper plumbing.
Baseboard electric heaters on individual thermostats for zone control, powerful 220v, efficient and quiet. Evaporative cooler. 3 ceiling fans. Always climate comfortable in any weather.
Wood burning stove, airtight and efficient, with native lava rock hearth.
Incredibly crafted solid wood build-ins throughout: lots of custom-fabricated kitchen cabinetry, kitchen bar, large walk-in pantry, book cases, beautiful desk/computer station, lots of closets and shelves maximize space efficiency. No synthetic faux laminates!
Lots of good windows with wonderful light and awe inspiring views of Big desert sky, wide valley horizon, dramatic mountains and cliff faces, and abundant wildlife. Dark skies!
Washer/dryer in well pump house. Pump house is insulated, has heat lamp and frost-free water faucet.
Plenty of parking both front and back, easy turn around.
If desired, another home could be built further back and fully hooked into septic system (inquire re options).
Some quality antique furnishings and tools negotiable with a strong offer.
Property taxes have averaged approximately $1050 per year.
For the lucky new owner, Camparoo! is offered in excellent functional condition, ready to enjoy. (cabin exterior, outbuildings and storage container freshly re-stained/painted…)Neighborhood Description
High desert valley 4000-5000 ft elevation, huge skies, broad horizons. Dramatic cliffs and caves of Chiricahua Mts (nearly 10,000 ft elevation) and world famous Cave Creek canyon. Sky Islands mega-biodiversity...jaguar, trogans, blue throated hummers, mountain kings, on and on! A few easy minutes up into the Coronado National Forest. Quick access to unlimited wild country exploration all around.Market Area
Semi-remote villages of Portal Arizona and Rodeo New Mexico along the borderlands and boot heel. Small scale eco-tourism. Only 1.5 hr to Old Bisbee with unmatched historic wild west architecture and funky arts, music, local foods and festivities! Check out all their websites.
Limited and exclusive housing market, increasing values. Not much available and affordable that is ready to live in without issues and that is not a manufactured home. This cabin is a fair deal. Cash buyer favored.School District
Students have a choice between San Simon, AZ or the 4 day wk Animas, NM schools. School bus is available. Cochise College in Douglas AZ is one hours drive.Community
Well educated biologists, birders, ecologists, artists, astronomers and sustainably working cowboys/cowgirls. Very friendly, safe, and social small community. Many clubs and activities to participate in weekly if desired, otherwise as much privacy as desired. Home to the American Museum of Natural History Southwest Research Station.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
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 | Electric Radiant |
| Cooling System | Swamp Cooler |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Other |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Metal Wood |
| Interior Finish | Wood - Solid |
| Interior Paint | No VOC |
| Floor Material | Wood - Solid |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
