What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Built by Engle Homes to “Built Green” and “Energy Star” standards. Healthy features include: oak floors with water-based varnish in entry, LR, DR, FR, kitchen, and one secondary bedroom; heat recovery ventilator to provide capability for constant air exchange; whole house air filtration with HEPA filter; whole house water filtration system with additional filter for drinking water; no-VOC or low-VOC interior paint. No pesticides used in house or in back yard. No smokers or pets ever in home.
Green features include: OSB sheathing on exterior walls, regionally produced masonry products, cementitious siding.
Energy features include: advanced sealing package; 92% efficient sealed combustion furnace; power vent 50 gallon water heater; some Energy Star appliances; air tight recessed can lights; insulated entry doors; double-glazed windows with low E coating; formaldehyde free insulation; insulated basement walls. Setback thermostat. 7 ceiling fans reduce need for air conditioning. Meets 2000 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Energy performance rating of 88 (very high), certified by third party E-Star Colorado.Property Description
2 story, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home built in 2004. Oak floors in entry, LR, DR, FR, kitchen, and one secondary bedroom. Vaulted ceilings in entry and living room. Large eat-in kitchen with upgraded cabinets, lots of pull-out shelves, recessed lighting, pantry, and 18 linear feet of countertops – fabulous for entertaining. Patio door connects kitchen to beautiful screen porch made with maintenance-free materials. Enjoy the Colorado outdoors without worrying about sun, rain, or insects! Professionally landscaped, fully fenced yard with underground sprinklers. Separate dining room, living room, and family room. 4 upstairs bedrooms, including master suite with vaulted ceiling, luxury bath with large tub and separate shower, and large walk-in closet. Large 2.5 car garage. Full unfinished basement. Built-in intercom system; complete security system; structured wiring system with many outlets for cable, computer, phones, and satellite; home theater prewire. Air conditioning, whole house humidifier, and setback thermostat. Ceiling fans in all four bedrooms, living room, family room, and screen porch.Neighborhood Description
Suburban development 25 miles NE of downtown Denver (Brighton Crossing – Fountain Park). Community includes “Caribbean Beach Club” open only to residents: includes large resort-style pool with zero-depth entry and waterfalls, lifeguards, picnic area, grill, basketball court, sand volleyball court, hammocks, playground, dressing rooms. (For more info, go to www. brightoncrossing-community.com, click enter, then community amenities.) Near shopping and hospital. New construction includes SuperTarget, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and new hospital, all within 5 miles.Market Area
Located in Brighton, 25 miles NE of downtown Denver. Easy access to I-76 and E-470. 20 minutes to airport; just under 30 minutes to downtown Denver; 40 minutes to Boulder; 90 minutes to Estes Park, Winter Park, and other mountain communities. Brighton’s elevation is higher than many other northern suburbs, resulting in beautiful panoramic views of the Front Range mountains, both from within our neighborhood and other areas in town.School District
Community
Brighton Crossing - Fountain ParkLocation of Home or Land
Suburban
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | yes |
| Pesticide Free | no |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Forced Air - Gas |
| Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
| Ventilation System | Heat Exchanger |
| Whole House Filtration | HEPA filtration |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Carpet |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Other |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 580 sqft |
