What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Completely off the grid and self sustaining. State of the art solar engineering. Rammed earth construction.Water via well. Local and recycled materials used throughout the design and construction of the homeProperty Description
Custom built and professionally designed. Rammed earth with 24" color inlaid walls. Open floor plan with large living area, separate dining, spacious master bedroom and bath. Decks off main living area and master bedroom overlooking the canyons.
The residence, superb in every detail blends naturally in the serene setting of the canyon. Energy efficient and artful touches accent a priority for light, space, comfort and sustainability. Radiant heat, a wood fired stove, and 24" insulated walls keep the interior warm an cozy on the coldest of days. A 523 square foot finished studio/workshop is just up the path from the house and offers a great space for extra projects. The original (1921) stone built homestead, a testament to the canyon's long history is registered with the Colorado State Register of Historic properties. Further guaranteeing long term privacy- the property is protected by a conservation easement, adjacent to BLM, and two other large acreage conservation easements. World class seclusion and only 20 minutes to town. This property is the rarest of finds.Neighborhood Description
Total seclusion. 409 acres preserved in conservation easement.Surrounded by thousands of acres of BLM and other large acreage conservancy properties. Abundant wildlife. Complete and total privacyMarket Area
Southwest Colorado and Four Corners region. Near Cortez, Durango, Telluride,and MoabSchool District
Cortez School District K-12 including Charter and Montessori programs.Community
Small and close knit community comprised of a great mix of generational families and new comers. Great community appreciation for the rich history of the valley and abundant natural resources. Nearby 1.56 million acres of San Juan National Forest and Mesa Verde National ParkLocation of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | yes |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Solar - Active |
| Cooling System | Swamp Cooler |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Rammed Earth |
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Other |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Recycled Denim Batt |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 150 sqft |
