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This home has non-toxic, non-off-gassing healthy materials like concrete floors throughout, natural Douglas Fir flooring, radiant in floor heating, Earth/Cement/Gypsum walls.Property Description
Construction & Design material and methods for this home is called Poured Soil Cement, an original design method and material of Michael Frerking, founder of Living Systems Sustainable Architecture, a nationally recognized architect & builder featured on HGTV, Natural Home Magazine, Sunset Magazine, Ikea Magazine and others.
The Location of the home sits on 2 parcels totaling 1.29 wooded acres of Oak, Juniper, Pinon & Ponderosa Pine. While only 1 mile from the Prescott Court House Plaza, it is peaceful, quiet and private on a cul-de-sac. Valley View Estates has no HOA and only modest CC&R’s. Wild life is abundant year- round including numerous bird species, Deer, and more.
The floor plan of the main house has 2696sf of single level living consisting of a master suite with jetted tub and shower plus two guest bedrooms, a laundry room, a very spacious living room and dining area with copper facia and a fountain. The Kitchen has a new 5 Star 6 burner gas stove with double oven, granite counter tops, newer dishwasher, plus a spacious pantry with a wine cooler.
The Guest Casita is an additional 400sf with spacious vaulted ceilings plus a loft. It has a separate entrance, 3/4 bath, mini frig, sink, and a microwave oven.
Passive Solar Design captures the suns heat in the winter and blocks it in the summer. The house is positioned so the trajectory of the sun is overhead in the summer months. Direct sun lights and heats the interior during the winter months. The 24” thick walls are made of soil, gypsum, and cement. They are poured into forms on site to create magnificently colored wall that are structural, energy efficient, termite, wind and water proof, and virtually maintenance free.
The heating & cooling systems in the home maintain a comfort zone of 76-80 degrees year round with virtually no mechanical systems. The radiant in-floor heating is powered with natural gas heated hot water with multiple zones of control. High quality Pella Dual Pane Wood frame windows are strategically positioned for passive solar gain. Upper clear-story windows with electronic controls provide additional ventilation and close automatically in rain. Casablanca ceiling fans circulate the air for total comfort. A copper fountain inside the home adds moisture to the indoor air and a pleasant touch in this dry, high desert climate. A room air conditioner in the master bedroom cools during the hottest nights but is rarely used.
Outdoor Living spaces are abundant with both decking (wired for hot-tub) and a Flagstone patio area with an outdoor “Orno” gas starter fireplace. These spaces are fantastic for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying Thumb Butte views, the surrounding forest and wildlife in privacy and peace. The patio has gas
a stub out for the grill! A wind triggered auto retractable awning and a solar shade protects you and the house at the hottest times.
Flooring consists of Antique Reclaimed Douglas Fir hardwood, Natural Cork, Ceramic Tile and carpet in the bedrooms. Roofing is composition shingles. The on-demand gas hot water heater is 2 years old and has a whole house filter and re-circulating pump that insures hot water immediately at the tap. A second water heater is used to heat the radiant floor system. The property is connected to city water & sewer with a newer 2yr old ejection pump for waste water.
The over sized 2 car attached garage is heated and has abundant space for a workshop and additional storage spaces and cabinets.
Some of the furniture is available outside of escrow including the Master Bdrm Vanity, Dining Rm Sideboard, Dining Rm Table (which extends to seat 18), & 6 Chairs.
The timer in the Mstr Bdrm connects to the wall outlet under the built in shelves.Neighborhood Description
Located 1 mile from the famous Court House Square in Prescott, AZ. Totally private and quiet in 1.29 wooded acres with Thumb Butte views.Market Area
Prescott, AZ. Need I say more! One the best climates in the country. Mild 4 seasons. Safe, no pollution, borders Nat'l Forest on 2 sides. Consistently voted one of the best places to live and retire in the U.S.School District
Prescott Unified School DistrictCommunity
Prescott AZ. https://prescott.org/communities/Location of Home or Land
Suburban
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | no |
Industry in Area | no |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | yes |
Fragrance Free | yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | no |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
Cooling System | Passive Cooling Other |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | yes |
Energy & Water
Water System | Municipal |
Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Plaster - Earth |
Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock Other |
Interior Paint | Other |
Floor Material | Carpet Cork Tile Wood - Solid |
Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 2 |
Garage Area | 500 sqft |