What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Super-insulated (10" cavity w/ fiberglass), very positive psychological benefits to living in timber-frame structures as described by Chris Alexander in his seminal work on building design titled "A Pattern Language".Property Description
Ashokan Catskills 3 timber frames w room to expand. Handmade 1280 sq. ft. artisan built 2 bdrm. 1.5 bath 14th century style English Tying Joinery oak timber frame cape w/ gunstock posts, stone foundation, slate roof, radiant tile floor in kitchen, end of the lane on 1, 3 or 5 acres. Separate 1100 sq. ft. studio, timber frame/strawbale w/ 10' ceiling. 18'x 37' main room w/ 11'x30' office. Zoned radiant heat and super-insulation make for a very low heating load. Separate 12'x20' timberframe/strawbale tiny cottage.
7 min. walk to world class mountain vista's and hiking trails. 20 min. to Woodstock, Stone Ridge/ High Falls. Unparalleled hiking, biking, music, food, neighbors. High concentration of musical and other talents.
5 minutes from the world class and newly refurbished Ashokan Reservoir linear promenade with its breathtaking views.
Walk to the newly rebuilt Ashokan Center where Jay Ungar and Molly Mason have fabulous music, arts and cultural programs.
The local Ag sector is reviving w/ new small farms popping up all over.
If configured as 5 acres, permits for 2 more homes comes w/ the package.
Neighborhood Description
2.5 miles to the Country Inn, w/ 350 different beers from around the world and an eclectic menu of fabulous entrees and homemade desserts.
5 minutes from the Hamlet of Olivebridge, located in South Olive, not within the NYC DEP Watershed and thus not subject to the DEP jurisdiction as is the rest of the Town of OliveMarket Area
Gateway to the Catskill Park, 2 hours north of NYC. 15 minutes to Woodstock, Stone Ridge, Accord, 20 min. to Rosendale.School District
Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
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
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Wood |
| Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
| Garage Area | 750 sqft |
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