What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
* 5 Star+ energy efficiency rating
* Programmable Thermostats
* 2 heating zones
* Low VOC paint
* Tight building envelope, with 6" walls and blown-in (dense pack) cellulose insulation
* Roof-line on 12/1 grade and oriented directly south for solar panels
* Well Maclain high efficiency boiler.
* HRV system with heat exchanger draws in fresh air and releases stale air
* Energy Star rated appliances
* Marmoleum non-toxic flooring in mud room and bathrooms
* Toto brand low-flush toilets conserve waterProperty Description
This beautiful 5 Star+ energy efficient townhouse features one bedroom downstairs, and two bedrooms upstairs. There is a full bath adjacent to the downstairs bedroom. This bedroom could also serve as an office or room for an elderly parent. The first floor of the townhouse is wheelchair accessible, including the bedroom and bath. The townhouse includes hardwood floors throughout, energy star appliances, a full basement, and a spacious back deck. The home has vaulted ceilings and tons of windows. A covered carport is available to purchase separately.
Neighborhood Description
The home is part of Champlain Valley Cohousing, a community of 26 homes, clustered on 10 of the 126 acres of commonly owned land. Most of this land is preserved under the Vermont Land Trust. It's a diverse community of families, couples and singles without children, and active older folks. The age of residents ranges from 1-70. The community layout is that of an old fashioned neighborhood, with homes arranged around a open green space where children play and residents gather to chat. There are occasional social gatherings such as potlucks and musical events. Children play and ride their bikes freely around the neighborhood, and there is a feeling of safety and security in living in a place where everyone looks out for each other. A soon to be built Common House will provide space for celebrations and meetings, room for children to play, offices and quiet spaces and a dining room and kitchen to cook and share meals. The surrounding land offers hiking trails, a swimming/skating pond, pine groves and a babbling brook to read a book by. Two of the residents own and operate a CSA organic farm on the property, complete with chickens and sheep. Walk down the down the hill to pick up fresh veggies and eggs from the farm. There is also a community garden on the property, and the resident cow, Dawn, supplies many residents with fresh milk.Market Area
Charlotte, a small town bordering Lake Champlain, is 20 minutes south of Burlington, VT, and 25 minutes north of Middlebury. Charlotte schools are among the best in VT, and there are also several private schools nearby, including a Waldorf School. Lake Champlain is just a bike ride away, as well as a country store, complete with homemade pizza and espresso, a post office, library, town hall, firehouse and the vibrant Senior Center, offering everything from yoga to cooking classes. Summer is berry-picking season, hiking Mt. Philo or the Green Mountains, canoing, and strolling the local Farmer's Markets. Winter brings sledding on our slopes, skiing at Stowe, snowshoeing across our snowy fields and sharing a meal with neighbors. The town of Shelburne next door offers historic Shelburne Farms and Shelburne Museum, along with a grocery store, an art center and several shops. Burlington is a cultural hub, with theaters, live music venues, great restaurants, coffee shops, and all that UVM has to offer. Along with conventional supermarkets, City Market and Healthy Living stock a plethora of local and organic choices.School District
Charlotte Central School and Champlain Valley Union High SchoolCommunity
Champlain Valley CohousingLocation of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
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 | Forced Air - Gas |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Heat Exchanger |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | yes |
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 | Wood - Solid |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | carport_detached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
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