What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
The home features sustainable constructing, highly efficient SIPS panelling, geothermal heating and cooling. Passive solar orientation. Pre-plumbed for solar hot water.Property Description
Unique Modern "Green" home in Horizons EcoVillage. Beautifully wooded and private 7 1/2 acre lot. Sustainable design with timber frame construction and SIPS panel walls. Radiant heat/geothermal loop for minimal utility bills. Oriented for passive solar effects. Pre-plumbed for solar hot water panels. Features new back deck and doors, polished concrete flooring, sunken living room, claw foot tubs, 3 story cathedral ceiling, eat-in kitchen with birch cabinets and pine flooring, two large lofts, and DSL internet. The property also includes a gorgeous 12'x12' meditation/studio space looking over the year-round Liza Marble Creek. 100+ acres of common lands for Horizons residents to enjoy, including access to all trails, creeks, and the south fork of the Rockfish River. Minutes to Wintergreen skiing and golf, the George Washington National Forest, and the Shendoah Valley. Enjoy the numberous local wineries and breweries. 35 minutes to Charlottesville, which is consistently in the top "10 Best Places to Live in the US." This property is marketed by Summit Realty Company in Charlottesville Virginia. All Federal Fair Housing laws are strictly observed.
Neighborhood Description
Horizons is a village of 40+ lots at the base of Wintergreen Mountain and the George Washington National Forest. This Blue Ridge Mountain setting is a spectacular location for people who want to live harmoniously with themselves, each other, and with nature. Large lots, numerous walking trails, creeks, and the Rockfish River make your "yard" much bigger than your lot! Close to Nellysford, Charlottesville, and the Shenendoah Valley. A beautiful spot for year-round or weekend dwelling.Market Area
This property is 35 minutes to Charlottesville, a delightful university town (UVA) that consistently ranks in the "Top 10 Best Places to Live in the US."School District
Community
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 | no |
Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Geothermal |
Cooling System | Cool Pipes |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Water System | Well |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Metal Wood |
Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Concrete |
Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Urethane Foam |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | no |
Garage Type | attached |