What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Our community features 16 inch thick mud-adobe outer wall construction and concrete first floor floors providing heat retention via thermal mass. Second floor flooring is 1 and 1/2 inch solid pine tongue and groove. Both bathrooms have in-wall heaters making it unnecessary to heat up the entire house for an early morning shower on work days. PV ready metal roofs maximize the collection of rain run-off and currently bear solar hot water panels. The gravel paved parking eliminates the need for digging up the desert for retention basins and a private sub-surface waste water treatment system that allows for the recycling of 100% of the water that goes down our drains.
In addition, this home has solid wood cabinets, eliminating the off-gassing of press board; awnings and porch roofs to minimize solar gain in the summer while maximizing solar gain in the winter; and is the middle townhouse of a three unit building, thus taking advantage of the insulation provided by homes on both the east and west ends.Property Description
VIEW HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3 BR / 2 B / LOFT / CARPORT / STORAGE / 1 CAR GARAGE
This 1,600 square foot view home has oodles of little extras for your living ease and pleasure.
Enter your little sanctuary through these artisan-crafted antique gates (recognize the old school desk? Turn it upside-down!) and pass under the protection of the retractable awning. All doors are fitted with Phantom (retractable) screens.
Follow the desert’s metamorphosis from lizard-loving sunny-day to starry-night and city lights as you prepare your favorite repast on this eight-foot outdoor barbeque/sink/burner combo. The gentle lilt of a fountain will sooth any wrinkles from your day. Two corrugated cisterns collect roof run-off from two homes, providing plenty of water for gardening and bird baths.
INSIDE:
THE FLOOR PLAN: see pictures
THE KITCHEN:
Hickory cabinets (all wood, no press-board), pull-out drawers in all lower cabinets, pull-out garbage and recycle bins, Corian counter tops throughout, gas cook top, Advantium oven, pantry, fan. Whole house NaturSoft Salt-Free Softener/Conditioner keeps pipes and appliances virtually mineral-deposit free.
THE GREAT ROOM:
The Great Room’s soaring space is easily divided to suit your needs. In-floor electrical outlet and an abundance of outlets along all walls provide maximum flexibility in lighting and other electrical needs. A streamlined pair of fans keep the cool air circulating during summer and bring the warm air down in winter.
PETS:
Your dog will love his/her independent access to both the front and back porches through a pair of Hale Security Pet Doors.
BEDROOM 1:
Your south facing guest or front room is bright and cheery with its fully mirrored closet doors, cedar lined closet and independent French doors to the entry porch. The fan features an ambient light, illuminating the ceiling for gentle, over-all lighting.
BATH 1:
Space is maximized in your downstairs bath that efficiently and effectively doubles as the laundry room. Note the long counter for folding and extra large sink for hand washing delicates. Banish the shower curtain. Plenty of elbow-room in this walk-in shower. Toto toilets need only one flush!
BEDROOM 2:
Facing north, this room is quiet and private, looking out onto the covered back deck and fountain. This mirrored closet stores both your clothing and your valuables – with the in-floor safe. Ambient light from the fan is gentle on your eyes.
MASTER SUITE:
Upstairs – your all purpose loft and master suite (or office) with a BIG view. Relish the 180 degree, panoramic view of your approximately 31-acre preserve. Slowly sip your morning cup of coffee under the canopy of the large, covered and tiled deck, watching the Camino del Oeste Wash stretch and yawn and wake up to the dawn. Or shiver with the mesquites as the monsoon furies reclaim the desert (and your view). A cup of warm Saki added a touch of contentment to this afternoon.
BEDROOM 3:
Pine floors, high efficiency fan, deck, fabulous view. Office or bedroom, this is a real living space.
WALK IN CLOSET:
Generous shelving and closet rods serve well for office/business supplies or clothing.
BATH 2:
Four awning windows keep this cheerful room filled with natural light during the day, moonlight at night.
LOFT:
The flexible space – extra guest quarters, craft space, office, play room, work-out room, or “your” space. Three awning windows provide both fresh ventilation and light. Pine floors are soft on bare feet. Open to the Great Room below, the loft feels expansive and cozy at the same time.
Yup – this really is a piece of paradise!Neighborhood Description
We sit on 43 acres, only 8 of which have been developed for residential use. Although we're a quick ten minute drive to downtown Tucson, we have the feel of a rural setting due to the open washes of our undeveloped land and the mountain views that surround us.Market Area
Tucson, with a population of one half million, is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural mecca of the southwest. Whether you're inclined to recreate in the outdoors or indoors, Tucson offers many options. Hiking, fishing, golf, bike riding opportunities abound. World renown destination spas are located here. Community and professional theaters, opera, symphony, and an abundance of touring shows will fill your dance card. The University of Arizona spices up every aspect of living with its life-long learnSchool District
Tucson Unified School DistrictCommunity
Location of Home or Land
Suburban
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | no |
Industry in Area | no |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | no |
Fragrance Free | yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Forced Air - Heat Pump Solar - Passive |
Cooling System | Conventional Heat Pump Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Part of Heating System Part of Cooling System |
Whole House Filtration | Other |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Water System | Municipal Well Rain Water Collection |
Wastewater System | Other |
Construction Information
Construction Type | Adobe |
Exterior Finish | Stucco Other |
Interior Finish | Other |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Concrete Wood - Solid |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | detached |
Number of Cars | 2 |
Garage Area | 300 sqft |