What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Very few trees were removed to construct this home. Southern orientation captures the prevailing west east breeze. Situated in the forest to facilitate cooling in the summer. The framing lumber is Storaenso Certified from sustainable forests. Recycled insulation and roof materials. For heating a radiant hydronic slab with 98% efficiency and two heat zones. Finnish masonry stove in a central location makes the most of your wood burning. Lime plasters which are durable and long lasting using 1/3 less energy than cement based products. High quality appliances that are energy star rated. Cast iron and copper plumbing all water saving fixtures. Cork, tile and ecosurface flooring throughout. All finishes are non-toxic and all natural oils were used for the natural wood and timbers.Property Description
Peace and Tranquility is the feeling you get when entering this gorgeous property. All on 9.36 acres of privacy you can enjoy an abundance of wildlife and the outdoors from every room. A seperate studio/guest house/in-law quarters with full bath is also on the property.
Neighborhood Description
Approximately 25 minutes from Harrisburg, Newport is a small town along the lovely Juniata River. Newport is the home of Little Buffalo State Park where there is hiking, boating, swimming, biking, horseback riding (if you have horses), etc.Market Area
Central Pennsylvania is known for it's history and gorgeous mountainous views.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 | Electric Radiant |
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 | Plaster - Earth |
Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
Interior Paint | No VOC |
Floor Material | Cork |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | no |
Garage Type | attached |