What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
All Greenwood homes will feature the following:
Passive solar orientation
Energy efficient heating and cooling
Minimal air leakage
Triple pane windows
Efficient use of space
Locally sourced materials, when possible
Implementation of other green technologies (such as photovoltaic systems and rainwater harvesting) is encouraged (but not required). We will customize these in accordance with the budget and preference of each client.Property Description
Homes will be green-built and highly energy-efficient. Lot prices start at 225K, with Home/Lot packages available. For further information, please contact Jamie Shelton at (828) 775-8665 or Robin Woodward at (828) 684-8665.Neighborhood Description
10 large, private lots, on 38 acres * 15 acre common area * walking trails * community garden * underground utilities * environmentally-minded neighbors * green-built, energy efficient homes * 11 miles Southeast of downtown Asheville, NC.Market Area
Asheville, NC, is a small but growing mountain town filled with open minded, friendly individuals. The fine arts are abundant and vibrant and the best elements of Southern Appalachian culture are alive and active. There are many organic tailgate/farmer's markets, three co-ops, as well as a large network of CSAs. The community is dedicated to supporting locally owned businesses and locally grown foods. There are excellent public schools, as well as a large selection of private schools K-12. Nearby colleges are: University of North Carolina-Asheville, Warren Wilson college, Western Carolina University, and Asheville-Buncombe Technical.
Opportunities for experiencing nature are abundant. Pisgah National Forest, Great Smokey Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina's Arboretum, and numerous parks, playgrounds, lakes and rivers provide any kind of outdoor experience one could desire.
Voted by several national magazines as one of America's 'Best Places To Live'.Community
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 | Fireplace |
Cooling System | Conventional Heat Pump Geothermal |
Ventilation System | Heat Exchanger |
Whole House Filtration | HEPA filtration |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) Off the Grid Solar - Photovoltaic |
Water System | Well Rain Water Collection |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Masonry Plaster - Other Shingles - Wood Shingles - Other Stucco Wood Other |
Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock Earthen Plaster Wood - Solid Other |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Concrete Carpet Cork Tile Wood - Solid |
Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle Metal Other |
Window Material | Other |
Insulation Material | Cotton Batt Fiberglass Recycled Denim Batt |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 2 |