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Locally sourced and resourced materials, evacuated tube solar hot water heating system for domestic hot water and house heating, passive solar design with trombe wall, attached greenhouse, soy-based spray-in insulation, all natural pigmented plaster interior finishes, no VOC paints (bathrooms, utility room), formaldehyde-free plywood, 2500 cubic ft thermal flywheel to store heat produced in summer.Property Description
2500sf round cordwood (log), 2-story, 4-bedroom, 2-bath home on 1 1/2 acres. Environmentally constructed from locally-sourced materials. Breathtaking 360 views of the Sangre de Cristo, San Juan and Saguache mountain ranges.
Upper level: master bedroom and bathroom with custom tub/shower, living room with fireplace and outdoor patio (west), kitchen and outdoor patio (east), office/nursery. Lower level: living/great room with woodstove, 3 bedrooms, bathroom with steam shower, utility room with kitchen/washer/dryer and storage, attached greenhouse with extra storage. Upper patios connected by walk-around balcony. Solar in-floor radiant heat with electric back-up. Solar domestic hot water with on-demand back-up. Passive solar design with trombe wall.
Attached beyond organic greenhouse (year-round greens) with extra storage. 1000sf established beyond organic outdoor vegetable garden plus established flower gardens. Metal roofing, outdoor storage shed and ample parking.Neighborhood Description
The house is nestled within a pinon orchard (pinenut and juniper trees) in the sparsely-populated Baca Grande development that encompasses 15 square miles and includes horse stables, golf course, parks, greenbelts, streams and hiking trails. Most homes are 4-5 acres or more apart. All utilities are underground. Municipal water, sewer, electric.Market Area
The town of Crestone, located between Denver, CO and Santa Fe, NM, is a rural setting with several amenities: organic grocery store, gas station, restaurants/brewpub, music venue, coffee shop, liquor store, bank, post office, local shops and practitioners. Volunteer fire department/EMS. Hospitals and larger retailers are 1 hour away. Tourist attractions include spiritual retreat centers, hot springs, the Sand Dunes National Park and National Forest access to 14,000 ft peaks.School District
The Crestone/Baca area is served by the Moffat Consolidated School District 2 comprising Moffat Elementary School, Moffat Middle School, Moffat H.S. and Crestone Charter School. The 3 Moffat schools are in the town of Moffat, 10 minutes from Crestone. The Crestone Charter School is in the town of Crestone and is oriented toward experiential learning. The Crestone Healing Arts Center (CHAC) is a licensed massage school located in the Baca since 1995.Community
The Baca Grande development is immediately south of the town of Crestone. It is a diverse, eclectic community with a wide range of residents from young families to retirees. There are several spiritual centers, many of them Buddhist, but also Hindu and Catholic, and non-denominational groups including Shumei, vison quests and sweat lodges. There is a strong art and alternative healing presence. It is home to the only public, open-air cremation site in the country.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 | Fireplace Electric Radiant Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) Solar - Active Solar - Passive Wood Stove |
Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Whole House Fan |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Water System | Municipal |
Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Stucco Wood |
Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
Interior Paint | No VOC |
Floor Material | Tile |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | no |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 1 |