What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Passive solar design, Trombe walls, PV systems, Rainwater harvesting, Rastra block construction on workshop.Property Description
Price just reduced!!! Live off the grid in this one of a kind, beautifully crafted Cast Earth home, designed and created by internationally renowned architect, Michael Frerking. Almost 12 acres gives you plenty of privacy and connection with nature. Corner lot adjacent to Long Meadow Ranch. Passive solar design keeps the home naturally cool in summer and warm in winter. Radiant in-floor zoned heating system for ultimate winter comfort. Cast earth and imported Saltillo Tile flooring. Wood-burning fireplace in great-room. Solar room. 24 volt photovoltaic system with AGM maintenance-free batteries and 18-75 watt, 1-315 watt, 1-130 watt and 1-175 watt solar panels. Solar hot water with propane backup. 30 gallon per minute well w/3000gal Storage Tank. Rainwater catchment from workshop with 1600 gallon cistern to support pond and garden area. "Critter free" fully enclosed garden space next to the greenhouse. Back-up 12 volt solar system with L-16 batteries in Rastra Block workshop/garage and greenhouse. Trombe walls on the winter sun side of the home and workshop are used to absorb heat during sunlit hours of winter then slowly release the heat overnight. Pond/water feature with meditation/yoga room or tea space for any way you'd like to spend some tranquil moments. This home is the perfect quiet place to "get away from it all!"
Neighborhood Description
Rural Yavapai County Arizona. 5000 feet elevation - temperate weather. Juniper and chaparral surrounding. Large lots in subdivision so plenty of privacy. Friendly neighbors.Market Area
Rural area. 17 miles from Prescott, Arizona.School District
Nearest school is Abia Judd Elementary, 17 miles away.Community
Friendly neighborhood community.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 | Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) |
Water System | Rain Water Collection |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Construction Type | Rammed Earth |
Exterior Finish | Shingles - Other Stucco |
Interior Finish | Other |
Interior Paint | Other |
Floor Material | Other |
Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
Window Material | Other |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | detached |
Number of Cars | 2 |
Garage Area | 1000 sqft |