What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
● AAC (Aerated Autoclaved Concrete) Construction
● Direct-gain passive-solar heating (& shading from the summer sun) via proper glass, mathematically calculated overhangs, and precise south-facing building orientation
● Rinnai Tankless water heater: instantaneous, propane-fired, and continuous, with no expensive storage of hot water, heats only what is used, reduces energy consumption by up to 40%.
● Radiant heat - Colored concrete slab floor has 4 zone radiant floor heat powered by tankless water heater.
● Home has R-35 insulation.
● Cupola upstairs for night breeze passive cooling
● Pella® (ProLine) windows (low-E, argon filled, double pane)
● Low water use plumbing fixtures
● Owners use only green cleaning products.
● No-VOC Paint
● Owners have never sprayed pesticides.Property Description
This is a one of a kind, custom designed home. Created to resemble a craftsman bungalow, it has historically accurate details such as
● squared porch pillars
● exposed rafter tails
● decorative roof braces
● pedestal sinks
● beadboard backsplash
● farmhouse kitchen sink
It's constructed of AAC block. "AAC" stands for Aerated Autoclaved Concrete. Widely used around the world for over 75 years, AAC block boasts such benefits as:
● Fire Resistance
● Pest Resistance
● Durability
● High Thermal Performance (Temperature Insulation)
● Acoustic Insulation
● Non-Toxic and Environmentally Friendly
The space-efficient layout has no halls and 10 foot ceilings, so the downstairs level looks and feels larger than it's 1500sq ft. Doorways are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair and the master BR is downstairs. Master bath has a two person soaking tub and separate tiled shower. The gathering room has a gas log fireplace w/ blower that's so powerful, it's rated as a whole house heater. It's surrounded by a lovely antique mantle and runs on propane with a battery backup ignition, so it will provide heat even during a power outage.
Even in winter, the house is filled with bright natural light, thanks to the numerous and large south-facing windows. There is a lovely old antebellum stone chimney on the property, visible from the house.
Horses are allowed on the property and wildlife is abundant, including foxes, owls, deer, and hawks. Flowering plants and trees include: raspberries, kitchen herbs, sorrel, gladiolas, iris, daffodils, Chinese lantern, ice plant, ornamental grasses, Carolina jasmine, butterfly bush, crape myrtle, magnolia, corkscrew willow, milkweed (food of the monarch butterfly caterpillar), black-eyed Susan, tickseed sunflower, lariope, daylilies, Russian sage, and horsetail.
Neighborhood Description
This home is located in the neighborhood called "Abeyance", which means "set aside". Its developers set out to create a 450 acre community of 35 lots where the natural world would be preserved and enjoyed. There are neighborhood covenants against such things as outdoor lighting that creates light pollution and clearing trees from more than 30% of your property. (The lots range from 10 to 20 acres each.) Each spring, the neighborhood holds its annual "Trail Crawl". Neighbors and friends walk the extensive neighborhood trail network for a progressive house -to-house party full of good food, drink, and live music.Market Area
The town of Pittsboro has all the appealing qualities of small town North Carolina; such as friendly, caring people; a low crime rate; relatively low cost of living; low property taxes; and a slower, gentler pace of life. These qualities, coupled with its close proximity to the employment centers, cultural activities and retail conveniences of the adjacent cities in The Triangle area make it a particularly appealing place to call home.
Pittsboro's downtown area, with its mix of quaint antique shops, neighborhood eateries, small offices, small scale retail establishments, historic churches and buildings make it a lively, walkable destination that draws visitors from the entire southeast region. In fact, Pittsboro was featured in the April 2004 issue of Southern Living Magazine.
The business community includes a diverse group of art galleries and studios, small farms, bed and breakfasts, retail and antique shops, restaurants, software developers, a biodiesel plant and the North Carolina Zen Center.
The Historic District spans 59 acres that includes the county courthouse, built in 1881, located in the traffic circle. It is a friendly, walkable town with a wide range of architectural styles.
• short commute to Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham, and Research Triangle Park, via US -1 or 15/501
• world class medical facilities of UNC Chapel Hill and Duke are both conveniently near
• Raleigh/Durham International Airport (RDU) 45 minutes away.
• Jordan Lake 10 minutes away. (fishing, ski boating, swimming, camping)
• Local universities, including UNC Chapel Hill and NC State, provide a cultural draw of music, theater, art and fine dining that are normally only available in much larger cities.
• Pittsboro’s Central Carolina Community College offers programs in Alternative Energy Technology: Biofuels, Sustainable Agriculture, and a Natural Chef Culinary Program.School District
Community
Location 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 | Fireplace |
| Cooling System | Conventional Heat Pump |
| Ventilation System | Part of Heating System |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Shingles - Wood Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | No VOC |
| Floor Material | Carpet |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
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