What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Home constructed out of full logs.
Barn framing is post and beam white oak from nearby VA property
Gridtie (netmeter) and small battery back up 2.2KW solar on the Barn roof that back feeds underground to the home.
Another 1KW Grid system on the house using micro-inverters
Solar powered well pump to 1000 gallon storage tank in the basement with electric booster pump and pressure tank.
Paloma propane on demand water heater for laundry and bathrooms
Stiebel Eltron TEMPRA 20 electric on demand water heater for kitchen and dishwasher
Jotul Wood stove with abundance of naturally down hardwood firewood available on the property
VOC paints in the Loft and Master bedroomProperty Description
This home is located in a very private setting at 1770' on 20.5 acres of beautiful South Branch Mountain hardwood forest land in a secure gated community. Just 2 hours from DC Beltway via I-66 and Route 55/48 in WV.
12 miles from services in Moorefield / 8 miles from South Branch Potomac River access. / 10 miles from Trough Store Canoe/ Kayak rentals and shuttle
The 1270 sq ft Stonemill full log , 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath. Two additional sleeping lofts. Custom upgrades include gourmet kitchen with undermount refrigerated drawers, gas stove, and granite. Granite vanity and tub surround. Two expansive decks.
The home is partially powered by 2 solar electric systems, with current annual electric less than $200 per year, with $10 per month for propane cooking and on demand water heater, a solar powered wellpump for excellent quality drinking water.
Outbuilding with electricity for storage or a bunk house for cots, adjacent to fire circle. An above frost line orchard with electric fence has been started with pears/ plumbs/ apples and blue berries.
A three story 2,200 sq ft barn with poured concrete basement and true white oak post and beam framing. Insulated windows metal roof. (Barn has one of the solar systems ) Barn is ready for finish out with electric and water on site. Could function as studio, workshop, or finished to guest suite.
Neighborhood Description
Property is located in a secure gated mountain community of Ashton Woods.
Valley lots are about 900' and mountain top lots are over 3000'
Subdivision has 362 lots with 20 acres the minimum sized and approximately 65 have gate away or full time homes. There are three entrances into the subdivision with the property just 4.5 miles from the northern most gate located on river road. 42 miles of roads in the subdivision are gravel. Maintenance including gravel, grading, snow and mowing is provided via a 42 dollar per month HOA or AWPOA fee.Market Area
Moorefield is 12 miles from the property (7.5 miles from the gate)
Moorefield has: Groceries, 84 Lumber, Restaurants, an Urgent Care, a 6 screen movie theater, a tractor supply store and local shops downtown.School District
Community
Ashton Woods see: http://awpoa.com/Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | no |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | no |
| Fragrance Free | no |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Wood Stove |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) |
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Shingles - Wood |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Wood - Solid |
| 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 | 2 |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
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