What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
7.5" thick SIP panel walls and roof, passive solar heating with radiant floor heat back-up, integral color plaster walls with wax finish, FSC rated solid local wood in structure and cabinets.Property Description
Riverfront, 3 acres on fertile lot.The home is not facing the roadway, but protected from its noise and publicity with an energy efficient earth berm. Enter the house through the protected entry and discover the expansion of interior space and views out to the southern woods and river. Cook, eat, relax or entertain in the large 20’ x 28’ great room which includes kitchen, dining and living areas, with 24’ of glass wall: cool and shaded in summer, sunlit and warm in winter. A smaller hallway three bedrooms and 1 ½ baths.
Neighborhood Description
Rural with ample recreational opportunities: rivers for boating and swimming, skiing, hiking. Town is rural with mountain, state forest, and farms.Market Area
2 miles from charming village of Shelburne Falls, MA. Culture of local markets, food, family activities such as craft and agricultural fairs. The historic village has a variety of shops and restaurants with a healthy tourist economy in the summer and fall.School District
Small elementary school, k-6. Regional high school about 3 miles away, grades 7-12.Community
Rural, mix of artists, farmers, business owners. Many small scale and organic food producers. Strong local business community.Location of Home or Land
Rural
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 | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
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 | Wood |
Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
Interior Paint | Other |
Floor Material | Concrete |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | no |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 1 |