What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Designed for energy efficiency, longevity and comfort, this gorgeous passive-solar home was constructed with the Faswall Block Insulated Concrete Form System by Shelterworks. The blocks are made of recycled hardwood pallets in a cement slurry. The core is concrete and rebar. The mineral wool insulation is on the OUTSIDE of the concrete, NOT the inside, which allows the walls to act as energy banks. (Many ICFS's are insulated on both sides, negating the energy-banking attribute of the concrete.)
Please see Faswall video about our house: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUcyhj563zA
• 18-hr burn rating
• Cool Roof - reflective copper-colored metal shingle.
• Accurate Dorwin Windows. Top of the line, from Winnipeg. Fiberglass, argon-filled, tempered, casement and fixed.
• Low-maintenance deck – Silica System with pavers.
• Non-toxic American Clay interior finish.
• Natural wood and porcelain floors.
• Natural Cherry Cabinets & Built-Ins.
• On-Demand Water Heater.
• 12v lighting
• Radiant Floor Heat.
• Glass-front woodstove heats entire main floor and loft. (Plenty of firewood on the property.)
• Organic terraced vegetable garden and native plants provide the landscaping.
• Mature fruit and nut trees.
• Fenced areas and out-buildings for livestock.Property Description
OPEN HOUSE: 8/5, 10am-1pm.
GUIDED TOURS: 8/6, by appointment only.
500+ feet of Riverfront! This rare property is located in beautiful Meadow Vista, on the Bear River, below Combie dam. This is a special portion of the Bear River, with deep pools! Swim in the private swimming hole and camp on your own island!
Video of river: https://vimeo.com/223905312
The custom passive-solar home has 12" thick insulated concrete walls, and a beautiful copper-colored reflective metal roof, providing an 18-hour burn rating. Non-toxic materials were used throughout, including American Clay finish on the walls, natural cherry and porcelain floors, and cherry cabinetry. The energy efficient design keeps the home cool in summer and warm in winter, augmented with a glass front wood-stove, radiant floor heat, and an electric on-demand water heater.
Video about the construction of the house: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUcyhj563zA
The main floor has vaulted ceilings and an open-floor plan, with one bedroom/office and full bath near the entry, and a beautiful loft bedroom with bath and sitting area.
The beautiful open-floor plan guest apartment is on the lower level, with a full kitchen and bath, a large living room (large enough to include a sleeping area with king bed), a separate bedroom, and a covered lanai.
There is a cold storage/wine cellar and large laundry room in the basement.
3.9 acres, mature fruit & nut trees, terraced organic garden. Fenced areas and out-buildings for livestock.
Secluded, yet only 2.5 miles to school, park, store & 4.3 miles to I-80.Neighborhood Description
We are on a private rural lane that dead ends.Market Area
Highly desirable, Meadow Vista lies in one of the most water-rich areas in the State of California. It is in the Woolley Creek/Bear River watershed, with the American River just over the hill. A short drive to Auburn, and Amtrak service to Roseville, Sacramento, Davis, Oakland and San Jose.School District
Placer Hills Union Elementary School district
Placer Union High School District
Live Oak Waldorf School
iLearn AcademyCommunity
Meadow Vista is a beautiful rural community with hiking and riding trails, parks, a pool, and schools.Location of Home or Land
Rural
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 | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Electric Radiant |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Other |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
