What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
The home built in 2002 has well insulated (R-25 exterior walls, R-30 ceilings, R-11 interior walls, R-19 most of the basement walls).
Dual zone, heat recovering ventilation system with supply and returns separate from the A/C system.
Extensive amount of glass on the south side, few windows on the other sides and a large roof overhang, gives a high influx of heat when you need it: passive solar and a single centrally located Jøtul wood stove can keep most of the home warm, but you can also choose to use energy efficient radiant floor heating supplied with hot water from an efficient boiler (oil) – only a few rooms have conventional baseboards.
Heat only the rooms you need – made possible with 18 heating zones. Rooms with both radiant floor heating and baseboards have dual stage controllers that do not make the baseboards kick in until the radiant heat runs at capacity. The heat distribution is designed to operate at a low temperature and with a large temperature drop from output to return, giving higher energy efficiency.
Cool what you need, the central A/C has three zones.
Prepared for hot water solar: dual coil Weismann hot water tank, and pipes already installed from the basement to the attic by a south facing roof.
Wiring done with 12 AWG to reduce power loss, both for 110V system, and a number of 240V outlets installed throughout the home.Property Description
One of a kind contemporary colonial with 12+ heat zones, 2x6 construction, solid oak and natural stone floors, R25 insulation in walls, R30 in ceilings, 50yr single roof, 2 separate wells, 12AWG wiring ensuring less power loss than normal wiring, central vac/10 inlets, Aztec synthetic fascia + rake boards will never rot or need painting. Beautiful back wall of glass in the sun room brings nature inside. Attached office/in-law built in 1890 but modernized.Neighborhood Description
This beautiful property is located in walking distance to Upton State Forest, a 2660 acre recreational area. At 1 mile from Kiwanis beach, this property is just a short walk away from open swimming and enjoyable fishing. While located by a quiet country road where the houses have 2+ acres of land, the property is just 5 minutes from Rt495 Hopkinton and 10 minutes from I-90, the main highway used by commuters going to Boston, and Cambridge with Harvard and MIT.Market Area
Upton is a quiet residential New England town. The town has an open space committee working on protecting the quality of life by keeping open areas and the small town feeling. This beautiful property is minutes away by car from grocery, gas, bank, library, daycares, schools and restaurants.School District
The primary school is unique for the town, middle and high-schools are joint with the neighboring town of Mendon.Community
The neighborhood is a residential/agricultural area. Many of the properties have their backyards delineated with woods, providing access upfront and privacy in the back. Some properties nearby keep horses.Location of Home or Land
Suburban
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | yes |
Industry in Area | no |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | yes |
Fragrance Free | no |
Cleaned with Green Products | no |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
Ventilation System | Heat Exchanger |
Whole House Filtration | Other |
Whole House Vacuum | yes |
Energy & Water
Water System | Well |
Wastewater System | Other |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Other |
Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
Interior Paint | Other |
Floor Material | Linoleum Tile Wood - Laminated Wood - Solid Other |
Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass Urethane Foam |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 3 |
Garage Area | 960 sqft |