What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
This beautiful home is built of ICF's which make it sturdy, highly energy efficient, and fire resistant. It has a gas fired boiler that provides radiant floor heat, domestic hot water, and fuels the back up generator.Property Description
NEW PRICE!! This beautiful 48-acre mountain property is located in Huerfano County and borders National Forest on two sides. It is secluded and very private.
This custom built home is completely off the grid and was finished in 2006. Electricity is provided by a sizable solar-electric system, backed up by an auto-start propane generator. This home is built of insulated concrete forms, a steel roof, and wood siding so it is sturdy, fire resistant, and very energy efficient. There is a pellet/shelled corn stove on one side of the chimney and a small gas log kiva on the other.
Features include 2,800 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, log loft, large living room, and a fully finished walk out basement. Large south facing windows provide passive solar heating in the winter. It offers local log accents and railings, acid stained concrete floors, and custom hickory kitchen cabinets with concrete counter tops. Two decks with panoramic Wet Mountain and Sangre de Cristo views. The main floor and basement have in floor radiant heat. Domestic water comes from an excellent 8 gpm well. Also includes a 24'x 36' pole barn and a 20'x 20' greenhouse.Neighborhood Description
48 acres of treed land borders the San Isabel National Forest on the east and south sides. There is one nearby neighbor. Gorgeous views and abundant wildlife. Any imaginable outdoor recreation opportunity exists immediately out the front door.Market Area
This home is located 13 miles from Gardner and 20 miles from Westcliffe, Colorado.School District
Huerfano RE1. Gardner School is nearby.Community
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 | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) |
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Wood |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 828 sqft |
