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This SOLAR home offers multiple energy solutions. It can be operated entirely off grid relying on the 3000 watt solar array and battery bank or utilizing the grid tie-in system drawing extra needed power from the local electricity co-op and selling excess solar power back to them at the same rate. Either way, you can be self sufficient, utilizing solar energy with generator backup, propane appliances, and wood heat, but have the security of access to the grid if desired. And selling excess energy back into the grid can be an income source as well! This hobby farm is also chemical free and fully organic!!Property Description
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TURN-KEY SOLAR HOME $550,000 -- Gorgeous 3700 sq ft lodge-style home on 8.75 acres in Idaho’s mild banana belt! 3K watt solar system with massive battery pack and generator backup but also with grid tie in for optional access to the local energy co-op. Home also has root cellar, greenhouse, garden, dual wood stoves, propane cooking, dual wells and natural spring! Tri-level home contains 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, a huge great-room providing open living space (conjoined living room, family room, dining room, and kitchen), and a 450 sq foot daylight basement and lots of storage space! The floor plan and large square footage would even accommodate two families or an extended family! A massive $200,000 remodeling project has just been completed to include 1100 sq. ft. of natural slate flooring installed in the open living space, new carpeting, tongue and groove open beamed cedar ceilings, Tuscan style kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, cedar and granite kitchen island, cedar baseboards, beautiful fully remodeled master suite with master bath, guest bedroom, and 2 guest baths, new interior doors, new exterior doors, a $5K custom built double sided wood furnace, new rustic style lighting fixtures, and a 16 foot high wall of windows with stunning views. This is the south facing living room wall, which has been replaced by 16 windows providing warmth and natural light for indoor herb garden and vegetable starts.
Property:
8.75 rolling acres – pasture/forest mix
2500 ft elevation allows for mild weather
On paved, county-maintained road 6 miles from town, but not another home in sight!
140 sq foot root cellar
Greenhouse
Private gravel driveway with gated entry and paved parking
Beautiful new split rail fencing
Perimeter fenced and cross fenced
Numerous ranch gates with convenient walk thrus
Two horse pastures fenced with flat wire and split rail – 3 acres each
One cattle/livestock pasture with barbed wire and no climb fence – 1 acre
Large, productive garden – surrounded by new 350 foot long deer fence (8 feet tall) that produces 1500 lbs per year! We are in zone 5 with a LONG growing season
Young Orchard (2 apple, 2 Asian pear, 2 cherry, 2 peach trees)
Mature/productive apple trees
Natural spring
Seasonal creek and pond
Landscaped front and back yard with in-ground sprinkler system
Planted deer plot with resident deer herd
Resident turkey and quail flocks
Elk, bear, and numerous bird species also visit
Gun range on property
Hundreds of hours of property improvements in the last 12 months
Home:
3700 sq ft
4 bedrooms/4 full bathrooms
Stunning great room with sunken living room
Sunlight/walkout basement
$200,000 major remodeling project just completed
New electric service panels
New 3000 watt solar system with massive battery storage AND grid tie in to supplement your needs or to sell extra power back to the grid.
Two 6500 watt backup gas generators
New custom wood furnace insert
Second wood burning stove on lower level
Propane on demand hot water heater
Forced heat/air with zone controls
All appliances included (stainless steel refrigerator, dual propane ovens, propane stovetop, dishwasher, new microwave)
3 outdoor propane bibs for running gas grill/appliances from the main tanks
2 wells, 25gpm and 4gpm
1500 gallon backup cistern onsite
Huge master bedroom suite with new Trex Deck (built to support a hot tub)
Dual phone/fax lines
Satellite high-speed internet via Hughes Business Class service (dish owned)
Satellite Television via Dish Network
Septic system/field
Metal roof
Poured concrete foundation
Outbuildings:
Greenhouse
Root cellar with power
Barn - 100ft x 24ft post and beam barn with 200 ton hay capacity, stalls, and tack room. Water and electricity installed. Includes automatic, heated horse watering system.
Paddock – new 400 sq ft attached, covered sand paddock (2011)
Two attached horse pastures (2+ acres each) utilizing split rail and smooth wire fencing
Two Pump/Storage houses (insulated for constant 40-50 degrees for food storage)
Shop - 240 sq ft Insulated workshop with power
Carport - 3 car attached to home via breezeway
Chicken coop and run
Bee hives
Metal roofs on all buildings
Community:
Bordering 2 million acres of State and National Forest and timber company holdings.
Elk, deer, and turkey hunting just minutes away
6 miles from Orofino city limit (population 3000)
5 miles above the Dworshak Dam and Reservoir with 183 miles of shoreline
8 miles from the Clearwater Fish Hatchery
5 miles from a local lumber mill
10 miles from Orofino Municipal Airport
50 miles from Lewiston Regional Airport
50 miles from Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, etc.
Not a single traffic light in the entire county!
Our dogs have no leash law and no fences!!!
Thousands of miles of hiking and horse trails
Neighborhood Description
Home is 6 miles from the town center, on a very good quality paved county road that is well maintained year around. The property is adjacent to 2 million acres of State and National Forest, but with all the conveniences of town on 10 minutes away.Market Area
Orofino is a small agricultural town in North Central Idaho in what is called the banana belt of Idaho. We have mild short winters, comfortable warm summers and a long growing season.School District
Community
The community consists of hard working families with a mind to self sufficiency and community.Location 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 | Other |
| Ventilation System | Whole House Fan |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Off the Grid |
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | carport_attached |
| Number of Cars | 3 |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
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