What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Natural building materials
chemical/pesticide-free
copper roof with 3000 gallons rainwater storage
grey water (all sinks and showers)
Built to accommodate solar (wired, battery storage hut - needs panels)Property Description
Seemingly at the end of the world, "Aztec Canyon Sanctuary" is nestled at the end of an oak covered canyon in charming Patagonia, Arizona. This dream home, featured on the cover of Natural Home Magazine (out of publication), is a true respite for the nature lover or eco-entrepreneur who can build a meaningful lifestyle using all of the flexible space.
This totally green, out-of-the-ordinary residential compound on 25.16ac just SW of Patagonia, 60min to Tucson. This magical, richly wooded, serene setting features dazzling mtn views, two meandering seasonal arroyo w/footbridges & the abundant benefits of rural canyon living in a renown sky island habitat.
The home's 3 living spaces include:
~ 1,872sf 3Be/1.75Ba primary/hillside residence;
~ 1,454sf 2Be/1Ba guest/creek house
~ 598sf guest/canyon studio
~ 100sf Vastu meditation temple/writing studio
~ storage/wkshp spaces
~ well house
Alluringly creative & handmade, of MUD ADOBE & STRAWBALE, w/rough-cut beams; slate, saltillo, wood & earthen flooring; a copper roof for rain water collection, stunning natl materials & fanciful details come together in a very physical & seductive manner; adventure & nature's bounty await just beyond your garden gate!
~ 25+ acres of sub-dividable secluded land - surrounded by a protected land trust, walkable to National Forrest.
~ 3 residential homes (on one 5 acre un-subdividable portion of the property)
~ in-floor radiant heat in main house
~ 2 fire places in main house, wood stove in studio, gas stove in guest house
~ Meditation Temple
~ Lotus pond
~ 2 seasonal rivers
~ Mountain and canyon views
~ Completely private (even from the other buildings on the property)Neighborhood Description
This is a rural property in a residential area. There is a working ranch for grass fed free-range cattle that you pass through (about 2 miles from the eco-estate). This property is less about "neighborhood" and more about Nature.Market Area
Patagonia is a town of 900+ people in the heart of the incredible bio-diverse "sky islands" of sourthern Arizona. Patagonia is the nation's capital for birding as the Sonoita Riparian Area is a major migration route. A charming main street across from a huge town park/playground features galleries, boutique, coffee shop, restaurants and ample natural-food store. 7 miles from town is Patagonia Lake, a large recreational area with boat rental and RV hookup.School District
In addition to the Patagonia public school system (pre-K - 12th grade), Patagonia also has a Montessori Charter school (pre-K - 8th grade).Community
Patagonia is 'alternative,' home to artists, naturalists, writers, organic farmers, inn keepers, spiritual practitioners & vegetarians living side-by-side with long-time ranching families. 2 notable eco-organizations in Patagonia - Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center (holistic health retreat, organic farm & raw food cafe open to the public) & Native Seed Search (non-profit organization raising and preserving indigenous food seeds). You can always find your friends at the coffee shop or library.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 | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Fireplace |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Adobe |
| Exterior Finish | Plaster - Earth |
| Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Milk Paint |
| Floor Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Earth |
| Window Material | Metal Single Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
