What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Sustainable Construction
-Straw bale insulation
-Timber frame construction that incorporates locally-harvested timber (from the property)
-Floors and interior walls made of Maine-harvested pine
Reduced Energy/Environmental Footprint
-Super insulation plus passive solar design reduces energy costs
-Energy Star appliances keep electricity and gas consumption low
-Low flow water fixtures help keep water use minimal
-Rennai tankless hot water saves energy by not heating water when it's not needed
Healthy Indoor Air Quality
-No harsh paints or varnishes used (all paints and wood protectors are Low VOC)
-No carpets anywhere
-New house = no lead paint or asbestos!
Artisan Touches
-Hand-made pottery sink
-Refinished antique claw-foot tubProperty Description
Incredibly Energy Efficient Home
-Passive solar design
-Super insulated walls (straw bale construction)
-Rennai tankless hot water heater
-Energy star appliances (gas dryer, gas stove, elec. washer, refridgerator, chest freezer)
-Centrally located wood stove for heat, plus electric baseboard (*NOTE: The electric heat has NEVER been used! The wood stove provides sufficient heat through the winter with roughly 2 cords per year for a very warm interior!)
Very Affordable to Live In
(bills based on a family of four)
-Gas bills run about $30 per month (for stove, dryer and hot water)
-Electricity bills run about $26-32 per month
-Low taxes that can be reduced further if the new owner takes advantage of Maine's Tree Growth Tax Program (a program designed to preserve and manage forests for wood harvesting, wildlife habitat or recreation)
-Home insurance is $538 per year
Note: Home is equipped with Masterguard brand state of the art smoke/fire/carbon monoxide/heat detection system
Efficient Layout
-Open plan first floor with kitchen/living room and private full-bathroom
-Loft-style second story with two bedrooms
-Full, unfinished, walk-out basement (could be finished to increase living space)
-Detached, primitive guest cottage with wood stove, sleeping loft and composting bathroom
Permaculture-Inspired Grounds
-Landscaping includes: vegetable garden, herb garden, perennial flowers, grapes, asparagus, strawberries, cherry trees, apple trees, pear trees, raised beds
-Aviary (presently houses Coturnix quail for eggs and as pets)
-Grape trellis harbors a wood-fired hot tub
Neighborhood Description
Private Setting
-17+ acres of woodland abutting a 350 acre parcel of land in conservation for hiking/nature walks/seasonal hunting and other recreation
-0.7 miles down a well-maintained dirt road
-7 miles from elementary schoolMarket Area
Business/Urban Areas
-12 miles from downtown Bangor, ME
-12 miles from downtown Brewer, ME
-40 minutes from University of Maine Orono Campus
Nature/Recreation
-1 mile from Thurston Pond
-7 miles from Field's Pond Audobon Nature Center (nature trails and center that holds naturalist lectures, yoga classes, etc.)
-7 miles from Brewer Lake (boating/fishing/swimming)
-7 miles from Field's Pond (boating/fishing/swimming)
-40 minutes from Mount Desert Island (home of ACADIA NATIONAL PARK)
-70 minutes from Baxter State Park (home of MOUNT KATAHDIN)School District
Community
Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
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 | Other |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Straw bale |
| Exterior Finish | Plaster - Other |
| Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Wood - Solid |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
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