What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Straw bale construction, Sustainable and locally harvested lumber make up the ceiling in the foyer and living/dining/kitchen areas. The pieces were cut and milled on the property, white washed and then the ceiling was hand pieced together rather than being tongue-in-groove.Property Description
Rare opportunity to own an elegant, energy efficient straw bale home in beautiful Timberdale Ranch. Combining southwestern luxury and charm with a unique earth-friendly design, this 3,848 sq. ft. straw bale home is nestled on 5.5 private acres in the tall pines. It offers three bedrooms plus a large 23 x 21'6" room that could be used as a 4th bedroom or office or rec room or media room! The energy-efficient design is supplemented by an in-floor radiant heating system covered by colored concrete floors poured to look like 4'x4' tile, and a free-standing gas fireplace. The house is straw bale construction using straw & rebar as load-bearing walls with concrete bond-beam; deep, tiled window sills and R-60 insulation provided by the straw to create a feeling of comfort and no temperature swings as in stick built homes. The stucco and straw walls provide a natural system where air and vapor can move through the walls balancing humidity and improving interior air quality as well as being attractive. Sustainable and locally harvested lumber make up the ceiling in the foyer and living/dining/kitchen areas. The pieces were cut and milled on the property, white washed and then the ceiling was hand pieced together rather than being tongue-in-groove. 8 in-floor heating zones for efficiency, and hot water baseboard heat in the walk-out basement. Excellent water well, which is rare in this area. On demand hot water throughout the home (except for addition). The stick-built addition provides a large space for a rec room/media room/home office/gym, etc. Views from every room of the home with a serene feeling of privacy and freedom. Room for horses and a barn. Surrounded by acres of open space/common area, plus two riding arenas for use by owners in Timberdale Ranch. Truly a unique property!Neighborhood Description
Views from every room of the home with a serene feeling of privacy and freedom. Room for horses and a barn. Surrounded by acres of open space/common area, plus two riding arenas for use by owners in Timberdale Ranch. Truly a unique property!Market Area
School District
Community
Surrounded by acres of open space/common area, plus two riding arenas for use by owners in Timberdale Ranch. Truly a unique property!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 | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | Other |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Straw bale |
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
| Interior Paint | No VOC |
| Floor Material | Carpet |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
