What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Off grid power supply
Photovolatic cell electric power (12 and 120 volt systems)
R-60 ceilings
R-30 walls
Metal roof
Slab on the ground covered by ceramic tile.
Small basement for food storage
1000 gallon septic system
Drilled well
Two propane powered back up generators
Wood stoveProperty Description
Owner built in 1983, this off grid solar house is nestled in 56 wooded acres bordered on the west by the Great Chazy River and the east by Emery Road. Northern side of house is earth bermed. Ceilings are finished in cedar from local area and are R-60 fiberglass insulated. Front of house is composed of doubled paned glass windows with insulated blinds. Small greenhouse is integral to house as is a small shop. Hot water furnished by on demand hot water heater. Back up generators, LP heater, refrigeration and cook stove powered by LP. Exterior of house is sheathed in white pine. Porch overlooks a small pond in the front of the house. A storage shed and garden located near the house.
Property is located 10 minutes from I 87, 1/2 hour from Plattsburgh, 1 hour from Burlington Vermont and 1 1/2 hours from Monteral, Canada.
Neighborhood Description
Rural
1/2 hour from State University of New York - Plattsburgh and Clinton Community CollegeMarket Area
1/2 hour Plattsburgh
1 hour Burlington, Vermont
1 1/2 hours from Monteral, Canada
10 minutes from I 87School District
Northeastern Clinton Central SchoolLocation 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 | Solar - Passive |
Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) |
Water System | Well |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Wood |
Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Tile |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | no |
Garage Type | carport_detached |