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Bermed, passive solar, clerestory, foot-thick adobe walls both exterior and interior, sun porch, xeriscape garden, solar hot water panelProperty Description
Enjoy views of the Front Range mountains, the quiet and privacy of property bordering a state park, and the energy efficiency of a bermed, adobe, passive solar home.
From the street (north side), all that is visible is the tile roof, since the house is built into the ground. The side away from the street (south side) is filled with windows yet private because the property joins a state park -- no neighbors!
The home includes a clerestory with operable windows, a 240 square foot sun porch with connecting doors to warm the house in the winter, external and internal adobe walls for thermal mass, an active solar hot water panel, and ceramic and saltillo tile floors.
The house gets most of its heating and cooling through passive solar and convection. An air tight kive-style fireplace and a pellet stove give an assist during the coldest times, while there is a swamp cooler available for the hottest days.
The home is complemented with a 2,500 square foot xeriscape garden area filled with perrenials adapted to high prairie and low water conditions. Grama grass completes the low-water plant selection. The garden and grass area are watered with a drip system and a special underground grid watering system for the grass.
Neighborhood Description
Upscale neighborhood of one-acre homes; lots of quiet and privacy. Equestrian trails for horse riders, hikers, etc. 10 miles from Pueblo.Market Area
Pueblo and Pueblo West are Front Range communities 100 miles south of Denver, Colorado. Pueblo has a population of just over 100,000 while Pueblo West has a population of just over 30,000. Combines a small urban city with the benefits of suburban/semi-rural life.School District
Community
Location of Home or Land
Suburban
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 | no |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Fireplace Solar - Passive Wood Stove |
| Cooling System | Swamp Cooler |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Adobe |
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Other |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Carpet Tile |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
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