What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
This home is warmed by the thermal mass (bermed in on the North side) and it's passive solar Earthship design with 3 foot thick (rammed earth tire) walls and U shaped rooms radiate the warmth. It is built partially down into the ground so the pipes never freeze no matter how cold it is outside. In the summer, it is cooled by the tipi effect of opening vents down low and sky lights on roof. Stays moderate inside when outdoor temperatures are extreme.
The 15 south facing windows are angled to maximize the suns warmth in the winter and minimize the sunlight to the planters in the summer.
With just over 400 sq feet of indoor growing space there is plenty of good food and fresh oxygen year round.
On demand Hot water heating system uses propane efficiently.Property Description
Custom home on 5 acres. Functional design with handcrafted finishes. Kiva style fire place. Spectacular views from every room. Flagstone entries and patio with recirculating fountain and pond. Inside there is a lime tree & avocado tree with garden space for growing food year round. The planters are on an automatic watering system. The home can be left empty for months at a time with zero threat of pipes freezing or gardens drying up. Perfect for full time living or a summer/winter retreat.
Neighborhood Description
Rural subdivision of 5 acre (or more) lots. Full time and part time residences. Year round access. Private airstrip nearby. Conveniently located between Starvation and Strawberry reservoirs for fishing and hunting enthusiasts.Market Area
Fruitland is a small community located on Hwy 40, 45 minutes east of Heber City, 1.5 hours from Park City and 2 hours from Salt Lake City.School District
Community
Fruitland is an amazing place to live. There is incredible natural beauty with the mountains, creeks, reservoirs and red rocks. There are abundant recreational opportunities. It is central to some of the best fishing and hunting areas Utah has to offer. The equestrian community has access to an indoor riding arena and miles of trails.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 | Solar - Passive |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
| Garage Area | 250 sqft |
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