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The perimeter crawl space foundation is Insulated Concrete Forms consisting of 100 yards of concrete and insulated to R-40. The external walls are straw bale more than 2' thick and rated at R-50. Gable ends are double insulated to R-40 as well as the ceilings. Domestic hot water is provided by a tank-less water heater backed by solar hot water. Heat is both wood stove and hot water radiators fueled by a propane tank-less boiler. Cooling is passive and assisted by natural cool breezes and ceiling fans.This home is powered by 45 150 watt panels producing up to 82 Kilowatts per month. The system is backed up by 12 1100 AH batteries that run the home at night and a 15 KVA propane generator. Propane is the only outside energy source and it averages less than $35 per month. All appliances are regular energy efficient and is equipped just like any other home.Property Description
A straw bale sustainable home pinned to a giant boulder with a huge great room, vaulted ceilings through out and huge master bedroom with large en-suite bath. The exterior is treated for color, not painted and each interior room is insulated for quietness. Views, views, views. Quiet, quiet, quiet. A beautiful, restful, perfect getaway at the end of a busy day. There are over 25 citrus and fruit trees as well as shade and decorative trees all watered from the well. The garden produces year around and is enclosed. Everything is drip or irrigated underground to save water.
Neighborhood Description
This home is located in a quiet rural area with very low traffic. The unpaved access road is private and maintained by the residents. The house is located on the West side of a small mountain chain overlooking several San Diego County communities, including, Del Mar, San Marcos, Poway, Rancho Bernardo and San Diego. Stunning sunsets, views of the ocean, and city lights are standard from the large wrap around deck and windows. Watch fireworks on the fourth of July while sipping a drink.Market Area
The house is only 10 miles from Escondido city center, 20 miles to the Pacific beaches, 30 miles from downtown San Diego. Safari Park is only two miles as the crow flies, but not visible. There is access to everything that a large metropolitan area would have to offer; shopping, professional sports, major universities, theater, dinning, night life, etc.School District
All of the schools are Valley Center and rated 8 out of 10.Community
The friendly people who live here are independent and self sufficient. Mostly quiet and reserved, they keep to themselves. The nearest neighbor is more than a fifth of a mile. We are surrounded by open space, high chapparell and oak trees wiith lots of horse, bike and hiking trails. The wildlife is abundant including deer, gray foxes, owls, red tail hawks, bobcats, quail, cyotes, etc.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 | Other |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Off the Grid |
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Straw bale |
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Wood - Laminated |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
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