What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
active and passive solar systems; solar water preheat from roof panels; 2 on demand water heaters; R-60+ attic insulation, walls from R-18 to R-24, foundation R-5 exterior wrap; thermal pane windows, low-e glass; LED lighting; 44 foot solarium; non-smoking, no pet house with no shoe rule; cold closet in garage, cedar closet under stairs; fully insulated, solar heated garage with insulated door; all on a sustainable 1.54 acres.Property Description
Custom built 4bed/2bath home by contractor/owner done right. Downstairs is a solar envelop with wood stove. Upstairs addition with active solar system added in 1987. The bank insisted on electric baseboard heaters upstairs; they have never been turned on. Beyond the four bedrooms, the house features several flexible living spaces for office, den, games, exercise, study, play, or crafts. Tiled baths and kitchen which has a concrete counter top. Wide custom staircase, wide doorways, neutral colors, light wood, very clean and bright. Lots of storage. Includes washer/dryer. Large garage has electric opener with two remotes, lots of shelving, peg boards, and movable work benches.
Property
1.54 acres set up for sustainable production with water rights and available augmentation; 260+ feet of creek frontage; walk/ride out recreation. A 44 foot solarium runs the length of the lower level and is used for year round food production. Tomatoes through December, lettuce year round, citrus trees and herbs. 12' x 24' deck for outdoor living with attached wood shed. Small shed barn with attached greenhouse and small animal pens.Separate storage shed. Established gardens, large garden is fenced, fruit trees and bushes, large shady yard mostly fenced with gate on road. Well water with filtering and conditioning systems.
Detached Living Unit
Potential income producing rental unit, or use for guests, family, office or studio.
Just renovated with fresh paint and new floor coverings. 2 bed/1bath with central open kitchen and living space. 6" deep insulated walls, very warm. 10' x 12' covered porch.Neighborhood Description
Steuben Creek is a very small community of about twenty homes stretched along two miles, ending in a locked gate. There is no traffic. It is VERY QUIET; noise comes from the creek running, trees rustling, and birds calling. The road is county maintained, served by school bus and postal service on the highway.Market Area
Gunnison is the home of Western State Colorado University and county seat for Gunnison County. It's population is around 6000; Gunnison County, population around 16,000, is home to ski area Crested Butte Mountain Resort. It is the largest county in the state, over ninety percent public lands, and contains the largest body of water in the state, Blue Mesa Reservoir.School District
Gunnison Watershed RE-1J School District: preschool through 12th grade in both Gunnison and Crested Butte, about 1600 students, very well rated by the state.Community
Outdoor loving college and agricultural community. Lots of activities: mountain biking, hiking, climbing, boating, fishing, rafting, hunting, large rodeo each summer, skiing, hockey, ice fishing, skating. Three ice rinks in the county, Hartman Rocks Recreation Area, Curecanti National Recreation Area. Active arts community with art walks, theater, concerts, and galleries.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 | Solar - Active |
| 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 | Wood |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Carpet |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
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