What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
- A large Photo Voltaic (PV) solar system consisting of peel and stick thin PV strips, placed in between the standing seams on the metal roof (North and South sides). The strips are even more slippery than the metal, and shed the snow. Photo Voltaic solar cells capture energy even through clouds, and if there is a full moon--you might even get a little solar production!
-Sealing and caulking, with special attention to the main staircase and the recessed lighting and outlet switches
- Fireplace covers M Bed and Great Room
- Light bulbs – CFR and LED
- Occupancy sensors in nearly all rooms
- insulated Hot Tub
- Hot water pipes insulated in garage
- Hot water Tank – vacation switch
- 2 110 CFM ceiling fans in the Kitchen
- High R value insulating Hunter Douglas Architella triple cell (highest energy savings on the market R – 7.18)
- Energy film high trapezoid windows
- Energy Star Appliances
- New High Efficiency Lochivar BoilerProperty Description
Views! Views! Views! Enjoy the stunning views of the meadow, the ski area and the unique Kirkwood ridgeline from this luxury solar mountain home located on perhaps the most spectacular meadow home site in Kirkwood’s exclusive East Meadows neighborhood. Designed by award winning architect Andrew Gramling, this dramatic home takes full advantage of it’s site with soaring ceilings, large spans and a wall of floor to ceiling windows. Professionally furnished and decorated, expansive walls feature original art from well known Western artists. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths plus a loft this multi level home can be perfect for entertaining multiple families or a quiet weekend for 2 focused on the peace and serenity of the meadow. Outside decks overlook the meadow and the hot tub is two steps out the back door! An extensive roof solar system generates 2X the usage and is just one of the many green features - bring your Tesla and charge up with clean energy! This is a home for all seasons - you can dial up the on call shuttle bus to the resort or step off the back deck on cross country skis or snow shoes, the patio is perfect for soaking up the sun on the edge of the meadow or an impromptu family BBQ and there are fish in the nearby creek – this is a one of a kind mountain home your family will enjoy for years to come.
Neighborhood Description
East Meadows is considered the premier location in the Kirkwood valley. It has spectacular view, exceptional sun exposure and is quiet and secluded yet has easy access to the Kirkwood Mountain Resort.Market Area
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is located 25 miles south of LakeTahoe and approximate.y 3.5 hours from the Bay Area. It is a small mountain community with the Kirkwood Mountain Resort at it's center.School District
Community
The Kirkwood community is warm, connected and friendly. Many homeowners say they have more friends and socialize more often in Kirkwood than in their primary home area.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 | no |
Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
Water System | Municipal |
Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Wood |
Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
Interior Paint | Other |
Floor Material | Carpet |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 2 |
Garage Area | 500 sqft |