What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Passive Solar, straw bale and steel beam construction. Recycled materials.Property Description
Tranquility with Distinction. Casa de Paja was designed with a Moroccan influence and is nestled on nearly an acre in the cottonwood valley of Bernalillo. This custom designed home was featured in the renowned Japanese Esquire Magazine (Art of Living) for it's design and construction. Steel beam and straw bale construction provide quality and energy efficiency with a R-Value exceeding 52 which makes for warmer winters and cooler summers! The impressive courtyard will dazzle anyone's first impression. Upon entering the foyer you will also appreciate the stunning finishes and well-designed balance. Living areas have an open concept, ideal for combining indoor and outdoor entertaining. The 18ft ceilings with exposed beams, beautiful plaster walls and unique lighting will entice your guests.
The dedicated wing for private space consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 of the baths. The master suite is expansive with a romantic feel and not only provides a spa like bathroom, but also a dressing/sitting room for extra comfort.
Other features include Fung Shui Bagua to promote a hamonious flow, stained concrete flooring with radiant heat, passive solar efficiency, fenced property with electric gate, irrigation well and beautiful mature landscaping and close access to bosque trails for walking, jogging, biking or horseback riding.
This wonderful location gives your the best of both worlds. Whether you are traveling to Albuquerque or Santa Fe, you will appreciate the convenience.Neighborhood Description
Nestled near the bosque of the Rio GrandeMarket Area
This wonderful location gives your the best of both worlds. Whether you are traveling to Albuquerque or Santa Fe, you will appreciate the convenience.
"The Town of Bernalillo has grown from a small, active community on the outskirts of Albuquerque, to a bustling town of approximately 8,320. We stay true to our friendly, small town charm and our sense of family and community. With over 500 years of history serving as the foundation, we strive to maintain economic and cultural vitality."School District
http://www.greatschools.org/search/search.page?lat=35.3180691&lon=-106.5466221&zipCode=87004&state=NM&locationType=postal_code&normalizedAddress=Bernalillo%2C%20NM%2087004&city=Bernalillo&sortBy=DISTANCE&locationSearchString=87004&distance=5Community
Location of Home or Land
Other
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | yes |
Industry in Area | no |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | no |
Fragrance Free | yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) Solar - Passive |
Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Water System | Municipal |
Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
Construction Type | Straw bale |
Exterior Finish | Stucco |
Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
Interior Paint | No VOC |
Floor Material | Concrete |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | no |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 1 |