What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Electricity generated on site with two sets of solar panels; solar hot water; very well insulated;all modern windows; high efficiency boiler; wood stove; excellent soil and prepared garden site, never treated with pesticides. Abundant wildlife. Adjacent to protected watershed land.Property Description
Unique off-grid home with separate guest cottage on 12 acres.
The home is not visible from the road; you enter the property by a short driveway. This home was built 7 years ago, very well maintained and improved, and is in excellent, move in condition. Metal roof. Two sets of solar panels for electricity (one set seven years old, the other set recently added). State of the art inverter and battery system. New solar hot water panels and hot water tank. Diesel generator for back up. New propane refrigerator and high efficiency washer. Systems are fun and very user friendly.
The house is in excellent condition and set up for year round or recreational use. There are 3 bedrooms; the master is a loft with a balcony overlooking the living area with a ½ bath. The 1st floor has two bedrooms and a full bath. An open floor plan with cathedral ceiling has a spacious kitchen/dining area with lots of cabinets, convenient island, propane gas stove and refrigerator, and cozy sitting area with woodstove. The basement is partially finished, fully insulated, spacious with high ceilings. Includes three areas: one room for the mechanical systems including boiler, oil tank, washing machine, solar heated water storage tank, photovoltaic inverter and batteries; the other two areas can be used to set up a workshop, storage or additional living space. A walk out to ground level.
Beside the house, there is guest cottage (approx 30x50), for when friends or family visit. New full bath, kitchen area, bedroom, wood stove, propane heater. Attached garage and additional storage areas. Other buildings include: a small barn with enough room for 2 horses and hay storage, a chicken coop, a woodshed, and a small shed for tools or toys.
The land consists of 12 acres that include a good sized garden that could be expanded; flower and herbs around front porch. There are small fields and lightly mixed hard and soft wooded areas. Apple trees and berries encourage wildlife. A trail leads to a small stream that crosses the middle of the property. There is plenty of room for your animals or your nature spirits.
Located just outside the Southern border of the NY State Adirondack Park which includes 6 million acres of abundant wildlife and year round recreational activities, including hunting, well maintained snowmobiling trails, cross-country skiing, boating and hiking. Approximately 11 miles to I-90 exit 29A at Little Falls NY.
Neighborhood Description
Rural. It is private yet only ½ mile away from several year round neighbors.Market Area
Dolgeville and Little Falls, located in Herkimer County. Excellent libraries, food coop, community activities,restaurants, antiques.School District
Community
Located just outside the Southern border of the NY State Adirondack Park. Peaceful rural surroundings, with the comfort and space of a modern home desLocation 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 | Other |
Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Energy System | Off the Grid |
Water System | Well |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Wood |
Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
Interior Paint | Other |
Floor Material | Carpet |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | detached |
Number of Cars | 1 |
Garage Area | 600 sqft |