What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
- Straw bale construction
- Off grid utilizing solar power with battery back up
- Cistern rain water collection system
- Composting toilet
- Wood heat
- Low E windows
- Metal roof
- Low VOC paint & stain
- No formaldehyde in materialsProperty Description
Off grid straw bale construction with a steel truss frame. Utilizes solar power with battery back up and south facing wall of low E windows to sustain inside temperature and aid with passive solar heating. Wood stove successfully heats whole house. Cistern rainwater collection and filtration system and self composting toilet. House has an open floor plan, 1,200 sq.ft. with a loft. 1 bedroom/1 bath in main house. Pine hardwood floors. Built in storage bench seating. 1,100 sq.ft. of wrap around deck overlooking the waterfall & bluffs. Propane water heater and refrigerator. Studio/guest cabin is heated by propane. Wedding chapel can be a business or additional guest lodging and has a ventless fireplace. Property has what could be a building site with a stunning view of the White River and you can keep your canoe on the 200" of riverfrontage. 20' waterfall has a deep pool and creek that runs down the property to join the river. Home was hand built by an artist with many unique artistic touches inside and out. Property includes a studio/guest cabin and a wedding chapel that was a successful business for many years and could be operated as such or converted to additional guest lodging. The cavern beneath the waterfall was used for a camp spot by Native American Indians and Civil War soldiers. Artifacts have been found to confirm this. This is truly a magical place to live.
Neighborhood Description
Property is very secluded and private yet only 1/2 mile to blacktop road. Closest neighbor is 1/2 mile and no other homes can be seen from anywhere on the property. Abundance of wildlife. White River boat launch is 1/2 mile and Beaver Lake rec area is 2.5 miles. Great Trout fishing,canoeing,boating,hiking,camping,mt.biking.Market Area
8 miles to Eureka Springs - known for its diversity and artist community. Music festivals, historic homes and B&Bs,fine dining and beautiful scenery make this a wonderful place to call home. The Northwest Arkansas metro area is only 45 minutes away with the cities of Fayetteville,Springdale,Rogers and Bentonville.School District
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 | Fireplace |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | Other |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Off the Grid |
| Water System | Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Composting Toilet |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Straw bale |
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Other |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Wood - Solid |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
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