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Purpose built passive solar heated house with built-in greenhouseProperty Description
Here's a home that nearly heats itself. This purpose built passive solar heated house has incredibly low utility bills. The built-in greenhouse provides both a beautiful living space open to the majestic mountain views and a reliable heat source proven through each of its 33 winters. Plus, the soaring two story greenhouse provides a private indoor grow space for thriving leafy plants. A livable open floor-plan provides easy family living along with the privacy of three bedrooms, three bathrooms plus a private office.
Two master suites allow an inviting guest space or the opportunity for multi-generational living. Multi-level exterior decks plus an interior deck on the second story of the greenhouse provide ample space for entertaining or quiet meditation in the beautiful mountain surroundings. An attached two car garage provides direct access to the kitchen. Because of its low utility bills, this passive solar house will free you from having to decide between a cold house or high heating bills. No noisy, dusty furnace to dry out your sinuses, skin and eyes. Quiet heat with the reliability of Colorado's 300 plus days of annual sunshine. With a wood stove and electric baseboard to get you through the occasional multi day cloudy stretch, you'll never be cold at home again. Highly insulated with R40 ceiling and R20 wall rating (MOL). Window quilts on the greenhouse glass keeps the heat in at night. A private well and septic system provides additional independence. This house is in the lower elevations of Crystal Park just minutes from downtown Manitou Springs. A unique combination of private mountain living with close, quick access to Manitou and Colorado Springs. Private gated community with community pool, clubhouse, lake, hiking and biking trails.Neighborhood Description
Crystal Park is a private gated mountain community within the Pikes Peak region. Located adjacent to Colorado Springs, and above Manitou Springs, this area is a hidden gem, surrounded by Pike National Forest on three sides and bordered to the west by majestic Pikes Peak.Market Area
Manitou Springs is an eclectic, artistic community located between the spectacular Garden of the Gods and one of America’s most famous mountains, Pikes Peak. This historic and vibrant community has much to offer local residents, with regular outdoor concerts, well-maintained community parks, unique art galleries, a wide variety of restaurants, hiking trails, natural springs, community festivals, street musicians, and many local events.School District
Served by the Manitou Springs School District 14Community
The community has a gated entrance and a full staff to ensure the members are taken care of on a day to day basis. In addition to a full-time management staff, full-time road maintenance operators maintain over six miles of paved road and miles of unpaved roads. The park has its own volunteer fire department in addition to access to Manitou Springs services. In addition to the views and privacy of this gated community, members also have access to the club house, swimming pool and trout pond.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 | no |
Fragrance Free | no |
Cleaned with Green Products | no |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Electric Radiant Solar - Passive Wood Stove |
Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Part of Heating System Part of Cooling System |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | yes |
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 Tile |
Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 2 |
Garage Area | 529 sqft |