What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Geothermal HVAC, e-Tankless hot water (cottage). Solar assisted hot water (Main), property ranks with the lowest cost energy usage in the area. Cottage completed renovations - including heating/cooling, skylights, light tubes, from the studs out, and insulated - rebuilt - 2008. An amazing sculptured eyebrow dormer is unique and a work of art. See Mother Earth News: http://www.motherearthnews.com/green-homes/the-business-of-green-washing-zbcz1511.aspxProperty Description
Two energy efficient homes, on shy 2 acres of indivisible tree filled property - next to 77 acre park. Absolutely amazing setting. None like it in the area.
Home #1: (Cottage) Geothermal heating/cooling. e-tank-less hot water, underfloor electric radiant heat, architecturally designed eyebrow window. 2 BR, 2 Bath. Over 2000 sq. ft.
Home #2: (Main) Solar assisted hot water, AC forced air, radiant hot water perimeter heat, oil furnace. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Over. 3700 Sq. Ft.
Totals: 7 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, over 5800 Sq. Ft between both houses.
Ideal as family compound, a separate home office, or rental investment property.
Great suburban/rural neighborhood. Great School District. (Methacton School District)
Neighborhood Description
Very low crime rate, agricultural, horse farms and Christmas tree farms adjacent. 71 acre park (Fischer Park) adjacent to property. Owner occupied homes primarily.
Quiet, peaceful, the township has an open space planning program which protects area from development, and maintains a comfortable lifestyle, and low density. Wonderful neighborhood for shopping dining and gathering. See http://bestofskippack.com/ and http://www.iloveskippack.com/
This is a great neighborhood for the family.Market Area
Middle to upper middle class primarily. Major Drug companies have large office complexes nearby, which help to keep taxes low and provide good employment and economic base. Close to transportation, but secluded environment. The development is restricted by a township open space planning program. This means that the green character of the neighborhood will probably remain so. Beauty is built in to the life style.School District
Methacton School District, one of the best in the state.Community
Established community with many different church denominations. Many different cultural communities and restaurants. Friendly. See: http://bestofskippack.com/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 | Geothermal |
Cooling System | Geothermal |
Ventilation System | Heat Exchanger |
Whole House Filtration | HEPA filtration |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Water System | Well |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Other |
Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Tile |
Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 3 |
Garage Area | 760 sqft |