What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
The owners of this house are chemically sensitive since being exposed to a pesticide misapplication 9 years ago. They lost their house and many of their belongings in rural Maryland because of the situation.rnrnThis house was purchased from a lady who did not like pesticides. We have lived here for 5 years. In order to protect ourselves, we painted with low VOC paint and have used no pesticides. It is also smoke free and scent free as we suffer severe headaches otherwise. rnWe use only natural cleaning products.rnrnThe kitchen cabinet doors are all wood and painted with low VOC paint and the countertops are granite with grout with no additives. rnrnThe berber carpet is original to the house and fully outgassed. We replaced the baseboards with solid wood, painted with low VOC paint as well. The windows are aluminum, unpainted. rnrnThe furnishings in the house are all wood and natural fibers. rnrnThis is a private community and the homeowners maintain the green areas. They do not spray pesticides on these areas unless necessary. We have not observed any spraying in our area the 5 years we have been here. There is also no mosquito spraying in the area, and immediate homeowners in all directions use no chemicals on their lawns.rnrnThe lake is maintained once or twice a year through an application of a chemical in the water, applied by boat. By arrangement they do not treat behind our house. A number of the residents have requested no treatment as well.rnrnThere is an orange tree in the yard that has never been treated with chemicals. It is easy to grow tomatoes and peppers and such in the winter.rnrnBest of all, the house is 20 minutes from one of the best beaches in south Florida, affording the chemically sensitive with fresh ocean air and brisk walks on the beach.Property Description
This charming Florida style 2-story features a 2 story living room with 17\' window and 3 sliding doors in the back to allow for plenty of sunshine and fresh air. The house sits on a pleasant cul-de-sac with grassy area in the center.rnrnSituated on a wide lake, the residents enjoy privacy, but can enjoy nature to its fullest. Each winter the lake is visited by pelicans, a variety of herons and egrets, diving anhingas, storks, and a huge number of migratory ducks. If you enjoy feeding them, they will navigate to your yard each morning and afternoon. The lake edges also attract a large number of song birds - bluejays, woodpeckers, warblers, orioles, green parrots and many more.rnrnThere is a covered patio in the back for viewing or enjoying the Florida sunsets. There are a number of palm trees and an orange tree, plus roses and other shrubs. rnrnThe house has a 2 car garage with automatic opener, living room, dining room, breakfast room, family room, kitchen and half bath on the first floor. Upstairs is an extra large master suite with a sitting room, full wall closets with mirrors and vanity in dressing area and master bath with jacuzzi and separate shower. In addition, there are 3 more large bedrooms that all support a queen size bed plus dressers and other furniture plus another all ceramic tile bath in the hall.rnrnThe roof is concrete barrel tile and was installed 4 months ago and is state of the art for hurricanes.rnrnThe kitchen has been redone with all wood cabinet doors, many with glass fronts, and granite countertops. The entire first floor is tiled and the stairs and second floor have berber carpet. The master bath has neutral beige marble on the floor, as well as the floor and walls of the shower. There are ceiling fans in the family room and master suite. Cable TV is available throughout the house.rnrnThe house is fully air-conditioned with dual units each serving one floor. It is all electric. rnrnThe lake is also a popular fishing spot. Boating is limited to non-motor, except for small electric. Many of the homeowners have canoes, kayaks, sailboats and paddle boats. A paddle boat is included with the house.rnrnThis is a house that will truly allow you to enjoy the south Florida environment and all it has to offer.Neighborhood Description
This is a private community and has a heated community swimming pool just a short walk from the house. There is a landscaped entrance area, but the community is not gated.rnrn The schools in the area are all relatively new and are excellent. rnrnThere are 11 houses on this long cul-de-sac and ages vary. All homeowners are professionals and friendly.Market Area
The city is a bedroom community to Ft. Lauderdale, but is presently developing its own shopping area. There are a number of existing shopping centers nearby but the city is developing a downtown area that is presently under construction, due to open next year. rnrnThere are a large number of organic and natural food stores in the area, including one discount organic food and nutrient store. rnrnThree adjacent cities have outstanding public beaches with plenty of parking, making a visit to the beach convenient. There are also a number of respected medical practitioners who work with people who have chemical sensitivities and/or allergies.rnrnThe county is located between Miami and Palm Beach along the Atlantic Ocean. To the west is the Water Conservation area which restricts development. There is a large park system and the county has purchased a large number of \"sensitive areas\" that have been left for nature to enjoy.School District
Community
Coral Pointe in Winston ParkLocation of Home or Land
Suburban
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
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 | Forced Air - Electric |
| Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
| Ventilation System | Part of Cooling System |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Masonry |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Carpet |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Window Material | Metal Single Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
