What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Three kinds of solar energy: solar electric, solar hot water, and passive solar design for collection of free sun heat in winter months. Plus geothermal HVAC -- 4x more efficient than normal heat pump. Perimeter walls have 60% more insulation than typical construction. High-quality, low-turnover materials -- built to last. Gardens have been managed organically, without chemicals or pesticides of any kind. EnergyStar appliances, ceiling fans, etc.Property Description
A beautiful home with top-shelf energy features, construction quality, and garden infrastructure. Low- and no-VOC materials; no pets or smokers in house since construction. Custom brick exterior, 50-yr metal roof, designed for low maintenance; 3 bedroom, 2 bath; vaulted ceiling; all hardwood & tile floors; 20' glass window-wall. Energy-efficient design, EnergyStar envelope, 5.4kW tracking solar PV, solar hot water, passive solar, geothermal HVAC. Large garden beds with 12 years of organic soil management; perennials; cisterns and pumps for watering; shed & greenhouse. Mountain views; 1/4 mi to lake.
Neighborhood Description
In general, it's a rural neighborhood, with farm fields and houses here and there. My property has two excellent views: one, a view of a mini-mountain with a nice rock face; and two, a farm field that randomly features cows, horses, and alpacas. Owsley Lake is just a short walk away, with fishing and light boating. There is plenty of great hiking nearby.Market Area
Berea has a nice college-town feel, and the sustainable ag program at Berea College is a centerpiece for the local food movement. There is a year-round farmers' market. Major local events each year include music festivals, theater productions, craft fairs, and skill-building workshops. The music really gets going in summertime, with a free music concert in Beara's Old Town district every Friday night, featuring an eclectic mix of rock, funk, and folk.School District
Sorry, I don't have kids so I don't know firsthand, but my understanding is that my area is sought out for the quality of the schools. I believe the high schools are Madison Southern and Berea Independent School.Community
The property is about seven miles from the heart of Berea--a major Kentucky cultural and sustainability center. The Berea area has an excellent community of artists, permaculturists, and people with a wide variety of hands-on skills, with many skill-building workshops available through the year.Location of Home or Land
Rural
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 | Ground Source Heat Pump |
| Cooling System | Geothermal |
| Ventilation System | Part of Cooling System |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) |
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Masonry |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
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