Rammed earth construction, courtyard style, allowing for natural lighting and ventilation. Rammed earthen walls make it energy efficient, cool in summer, warm in winter. Mini splits and wood stove installed for adjusting temperature to personal preference. Rammed earth is with soil from the same property and no harsh chemicals like regular construction. Courtyard allows for rainwater harvesting. Water for the house comes from San Antonio Water System, electricity from City Public Service. Working well for outside faucets. Property has sandy soil, perfect for growing your own fruits and veggies.
The very first rammed earth house in Bexar County, energy efficient courtyard design and material to live a sustainable country lifestyle in 3.6 acres of land; grow your herbs and veggies, keep your chickens for eggs and enjoy the countryside in this lovely 2,800 square feet 3 beds 3.5 bathrooms and an office with balcony amazing new construction. Walk through the antique wooden doors and walk into a lovely courtyard where you can enjoy your morning coffee and the birdsong every day.
Leverage the sun and moonlight and enjoy the classic Roman Style architecture used for centuries. Built on a solid foundation that holds the weight of a 4-story building, this rammed earth house features two boxes of 18-inch thick pest-free, fire resistant, energy-efficient rammed earthen walls that stay cool in summer and warm in winter. Metal roof and plenty of storage space in this spacious home with walk in closets and multiple doors and windows for natural lighting.
This sustainable construction doesn't need an AC system; the house is cooled efficiently with mini splits in the dining and living area, and in the master bedroom. In winter, the home is warmed with a wood stove in the living and dining area, keeping the home in a comfortable temperature and spending around $100-150/month in electricity.
Work from home in the second floor office with a balcony with a view to the countryside, Enjoy the spring blossoms and watching the neighbors ride their horses on Saturday mornings in beautiful Losoya Texas, outside of city limits but part of Bexar county with city water and electricity, and a water well for the multiple water faucets throughout the property on 281 highway.
Earthen walls were built with soil from the same property. Back of the property is fenced separately where the hole still is visible and a natural pond can be easily installed. The property also includes incomplete structure that can be removed or rehabilitated for barn or other projects purposes.
Being on the highway in an up and coming area, minutes away from Mission del Lago Golf Course, Toyota, TJ Maxx and NuStar campus, this is prime real estate on a major highway with huge residential and commercial potential close to the Brooks City area for wining, dining and shopping.
Get homestead and farming county exceptions and enjoy the Texas country where the soil is conducive for growing fruits and veggies, keep your own animals for clean consumption and work from home in a small piece of paradise living a sustainable lifestyle. The home is ready for you to make your finishing touches.
South Bexar County in Losoya area; farming community, Southside Independent School District schools. Neighbors know each other, ride their horses every Saturday morning. Very close to Pleasanton Texas, yet still within Bexar County, right outside San Antonio city limits. No need for city permits to build and embellish property.
Southside School District, formerly a rural district, provides K-12 education with several schools in the area, bilingual programs available.
Country sustainable living; ability to keep your own animals and get a farming county tax exception. Neighbors know each other, as they've been there most of their lives. Very calm and safe community.
Rural
Other
Agriculture in Area | yes |
Industry in Area | yes |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | yes |
Fragrance Free | yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Heating System | Other |
Cooling System | Other |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Water System | Municipal |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Type | Rammed Earth |
Exterior Finish | Plaster - Earth Other |
Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
Floor Material | Concrete |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Carport | no |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 1 |
Listing ID : 20630