What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
The use of non-toxic products was paramount during the design and construction of this home. This includes the paint and flooring.
Before construction the land had been used primarily as a pasture. The gardens have been installed and maintained using organic plants, pest control, and products.
The house has large windows in the family room, kitchen, dining room, the master suite, and another upstairs bedroom that are oriented south so the the house is heated by passive solar sunlight in the winter.
There are solar panels on the roof which generates electricity for the house and the community.
The use of non-toxic cleaning and maintenance products have been used in the care of the house in order to avoid exposure of the inhabitants to toxic chemicals.
The house is energy efficient due good insulation and its location in an area where air conditioning is unnecessary. The furnace is only needed for a few months in winter, but sunny days provide passive solar through large south facing windows. In the summer the sun moves over the roof and the south facing windows provide only sunlightened views.
The house also has a whole house fan that circulates fresh air through the house if needed in the evening, and a second attic fan on a thermostat ventilates the attic on warmer days.Property Description
The home is on a very private three acres surrounded by an organic garden and pasture, with lovely rural, garden, and hill views through windows which fill the interior with natural light.
There is tile flooring in the bathrooms, kitchen, and entry areas. The living room, dining room, and all five bedrooms have hardwood floors. Wool carpet is used in the family room, on the stairs, and upstairs hall.
Large dual pane, wood framed windows insulate well, and provide lovely country, garden, and hill views, and natural light to the interior.
The garden is planted with trees, bushes, flower beds, a nature pond, a poultry yard, and a 30 by 60 fenced vegetable garden.Neighborhood Description
This peaceful, and very private property, is down a charming country lane of diverse homes, pastures, and various farm animals.
The neighborhood enjoys the ocean influence of warmer winters and comfortably warm summers.
Most of the homes are on three acres or more, two miles from the 101 Highway, and 20 miles from the coast.Market Area
Pepper Lane is outside the city limits of Petaluma, CA, where American Graffiti was filmed. Petaluma is a bustling river town of shops, restaurants, antique stores, music venues, and other businesses. The town has many Victorian homes and beautiful trees.
Also close by is Cotati with its annual Accordion Festival. Further north is the small city of Santa Rosa and charming Sebastopol.School District
Sonoma County has many good schools. Liberty Elementary is excellent academically with a strong community feeling. Petaluma Junior High and and High School are highly rated. Santa Rosa Junior College, which has a campus in Petaluma, is one of the country's highest regarded junior colleges.Community
Also close by is Cotati with its annual Accordion Festival. Further north is the small city of Santa Rosa and charming Sebastopol.
All these towns are in Sonoma County which is part of the Northern California wine country and have farmers’ markets, festivals, wineries, and seasonal celebrations. In addition there is the ocean and summer activities on the Russian River.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 | Fireplace |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Whole House Fan |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | yes |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Wood |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | No VOC |
| Floor Material | Carpet |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
