What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Passive Solar and Passive Cooling! This home uses a double concrete wall construction and sunroom with trombe wall as the primary heat for the house. The sun warms the sunroom and the heat is directed through the 'envelope' of space between the two concrete walls that form the perimeter of the entire structure. A whole house air circulator is installed, but we haven't found it to be necessary the system works so efficiently without it. Our utility bills average $150 LESS per month than or neighbors next door! There is radiant electric back-up heat in the house but it is rarely used. The 500 square foot covered front porch provides a natural air cooling in the summer months and cools the house.
This home was featured on the National Solar Home Tour in Colorado Springs.
It was designed and built from the ground up to provide the maximum energy-efficiency for warm and cool months. It is a very solid and well-insulated home. For a private tour, please call 719-651-1207Property Description
This unique home features 4 large bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (including newly remodeled luxury master bath; jetted 2-person tub and oversized shower with travertine tile). Hardwood floors throughout main living, new carpets in all 4 bedrooms, tasteful and neutral colors, stucco exterior, tile roof, circular driveway, nearly 500 square foot sunroom, hot tub, nearly 1/2 acre flat and useable fenced yard with mountain views, mahogany cabinets, tons of storage and added closet organizers in each room, updated fixtures throughout, 500 square foot covered front porch for additional living area.Neighborhood Description
The house is located in a well maintained neighborhood near downtown Colorado Springs. We are near the famous Broadmoor Hotel and Cheyenne Mountain Resort. The street is a quiet cul-de-sac where kids can ride their bikes. The neighborhood islands and common areas are professionally maintained all year long. We have views of Cheyenne Mountain and the Will Rogers Shrine and are close to schools and shopping. Fort Carson, Peterson AFB, and NORAD are all within easy driving distance.Market Area
Colorado Springs offers the benefits of a city (ie; culture, shopping, good schools, hiking, etc.) but with a small town feel. You can drive from one end of town to the other in 18 miles. COlorado Springs boasts 300+ days of sunshine per year!School District
Community
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 | no |
| Fragrance Free | no |
| Cleaned with Green Products | no |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Solar - Passive |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Whole House Fan |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | yes |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Wood - Solid |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Wood - Solid |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 550 sqft |
