What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
All interior exposed lumber is reclaimed longleaf/heart pine. Clerestory design allows for natural air flow when heating/cooling system is not used. All faucets/shower heads/toilets feature low-flow design.Property Description
This unqiue and artistically designed green home is for the discriminating buyer seeking something out of the ordinary. An intimate ambience emanates inside. Outside, over 1,000 s.f. of porches invite you sit and stay awhile, enjoying the brightly flourishing xeriscape. This low maintenance landscaping includes cypress, mesquite, live oak, spanish oak and white oak trees, all interspersed with hill country native plants. The entire setting is one-of-a-kind with artistic quality and exclusive unique features which represents the pride and craftsmanship of Fredericksburg's long ago, mostly forgotten and rarely replicated work ethic. The large open concept of the home offers ample room for your choosing. The owner's artistic and creative talent is seen at every turn. The property includes the Main home, of straw bale construction, is stunningly wheelchair accessible. This home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a loft, high beamed ceilings, rich hardwoods of long leaf pine and cypress, stained concrete floors, stucco and longleaf pine walls, pella windows and doors. Other custom details include granite counters, antique primitive doors from latin america, distinctive custom longleaf pine/cherrywood staircase, beadboard and cypress ceilings, art nichos, all adding to the natural elements of the home. Additionally, custom hand-hammered copper sinks, along with hand hammered copper iguanas for all cabinet/drawer hardware. Hunter ceiling fans throughout round out the home. Completed in '06, monthly utility bills have yet to exceed $85.00 (August '06). This property also includes a seperate guest home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath,full kitchen, screened in porch with a private patio allowing for a B&B, rental, or in-laws. Additionally, a seperate Studio/Workshop can serve as an at home business/office, guest house, photography (dark room presently ready), art, unlimited potential and possibility for this property. This studio is a straw bale building as well. These two additional buildings, combined with the main home, are packaged and priced to sell at $585,000.00. Combined properties (all three buildings) sit on 1.16 of prime fredericksburg real estate.Neighborhood Description
This home is tucked in the corner on approx. 1.16 acre in town, four blocks from the quaint and historic Main Street of Fredericksburg.Market Area
According to many national magazines, the Texas Hill Country is ranked as of one of the most desired places to live in America. Rural settings ideally situated an hour's drive from San Antonio or Austin, reasons too many to list why the hill country real estate market is a top state leader and remains strong and active.School District
Location of Home or Land
Urban
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | yes |
| 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 | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Straw bale |
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Other |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
