What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
State-of-the-art German BUDARUS Solar Technology System.
Solar Preheat for Domestic Hot Water & Radiant Floor Heating.
Two inches of rigid foam insulation under the slab & on stem walls maximizing radiant heat efficiency.
Double insulation on hot water lines in exterior walls.
R-23 blown insulation plus 1-1/2 inches rigid foam in walls.
R-50 foam insulation between roof & ceiling among ductwork.
All windows, appliances, fans & lighting are Energy Star.
Natural gas-fired radiant floor heating plus forced air for instant heating needs.
Two central refrigerated air conditioner units.
Air cyclers keep home at a positive air pressure so dust & pollen are not drawn into the home.
Enviro Paint with low VOCs.
Carpet tested for indoor air quality.
Dual flush toilets.
Aerated low flow faucets & shower heads.
Hot water line recirculation pump provides instant hot water.
Drip irrigation & water harvesting from canales.Property Description
This is an elegant Green Built to Gold Standard contemporary Tuscan-style home in a gated community in the heart of the Rio Grande River bosque with excellent restrictive covenants and unobstructed views of the majestic Sandia Mountains. It is loaded with green features, making it energy-efficient & on the cutting edge of the green build phenomenon. It was recently featured on the Discovery Channel's "Planet Green" program & also in the greater Albuquerque area's Green Built Home Tour. The softly curving open floor plan features energy-saving kiva fireplaces in the cove-ceilinged master bedroom and high-ceilinged great room with a built in entertainment center & huge windows framing the spectacular view. There is a separate dining room & an office with solid wood flooring. Custom Natural Cherry Cabinets, a travertine backsplash, granite countertops, copper faucets & range hood, an island with a prep sink, a wine cooler & Bosch Energy Star stainless steel appliances along with an eating counter & an eating nook grace this large gourmet kitchen. There is also a state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen under the covered east facing patio that allows the winter morning sun in & keeps the summer sun out. The home is Pre-Wired for Surround Sound speakers inside & on the patio. The master bath is outstanding with unusual, gorgeous blue granite countertops & antique stained glass accents. The peace & tranquility of the setting is only broken by the sound of neighboring peacocks calling out to you.Neighborhood Description
Autumn Sage Estates is a seven-acre parcel of land nestled in the Rio Grande River bosque, located on the east side of the river in the unincorporated area of the town of Bernalillo. This nine-lot gated subdivision, with .75-acre parcels, offers unobstructed views of the Sandia Mountains. Homesites will be staggered to preserve the views and promote the tranquility of this highly valued community. There will be walking trails to the clear ditch and the Rio Grande.Market Area
Bernalillo is the historical center of the State of New Mexico. It was first inhabited almost 1000 years ago. Several early Pueblo sites and Spanish Colonial sites led by Francisco Vasquez de Coronado have been found and documented in the area.
Situated in the valley between the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande, it progressed from a string of haciendas along the river in the 1600s, to a commercial center of trade among the pueblos, the early settlers from Mexico, and the trappers in the 1800sSchool District
Community
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 | Forced Air - Gas |
| Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | Other |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Carpet |
| Roof Material | Flat |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 3 |
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