What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Older home constructed using local wood. Slate kitchen counter top. No use of pesticides or toxic chemicals.Property Description
Charming country-style home for sale in Mid-Coast Maine in a unique homeowners association with 4 households focused on sustainable living practices, organic agriculture, and education. Two acre lot is surrounded by 170 acres of co-owned woods with hiking trails, fields, stream, and 2 acres of shared orchard, berry patch, and gardens. Facilities include greenhouse, summer kitchen, strawbale library meeting space. Located at the end of a dirt road setting is both private and rural. 1200 sq. ft, 2 bedroom, one bath, plus large living room with woodstove. Full-house wood furnace with Monitor backup. Southern exposure. This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in a small, informal, community practicing cooperative gardening, resource sharing,, and the occasional potluck.
Neighborhood Description
Market Area
20 minutes drive to Belfast, 30 minutes to Camden, 45 minutes to Augusta. Belfast has a renowned Food Coop. The Common Ground Fair and Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association are within a 15 minute drive. Great access to arts and educational venues. Plus a 20 minute drive to the ocean.School District
Community
Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
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 | Wood Stove |
Cooling System | Other |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Water System | Well |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Shingles - Wood |
Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Wood - Solid |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | no |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 1 |