What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Solar powered - 2 120 watt BP solar panels mounted on tracker
3 fixed mount Sun-tec panels
2 fixed mount 100 watt Matrix panels -
TM-500 Trace metering system
SW 4000 watt -
300 ft. privInverter/charger with breaker disconnect
8 Trojan L-16 375 amp hour batteries (20 kwhr storage)
13 kw Onan generator for back up
- or can switch to 100 amp Electric Power System for back up
300 ft private well
on-demand water heater in kitchen -
radiant heat flooring in concrete slab throughout main house - wood fired (stove located separately from living quarters behind passive solar design tromb wall on north side.
composting toilet - no sewer
The homestead is located on 10 acres within a 1,000 acre Land Trust Ecological Community (non-profit 501c3) with eco-centered by-laws followed by community members of Greenwood Forest in order to protect and steward the dynamic forest environment and river-community cherished by resident land-owners/community members.Property Description
This home has everything a green homestead needs to live a self-sufficient off grid life secluded in an environmentally protected Land Trust Community surrounded by a 1,000 acre forest above the Ozark National Scenic Riverways protected Jack's Fork River. The 2-bedroom house features large bedrooms with easily accessible living-loft space, huge living/dining room, with wood-fired radiant heat floors throughout (stove separate from living space). A mud room with storage and closet area upon entering the front door allows for efficient entry/exit. Very large livable kitchen features on-demand water heater, beautiful bay window and large wall of sliding glass joining a summer kitchen/screen porch room with interchangeable windows for winter use and chimney hook-up for woodstove. Under the porch room lies a 168 sq. ft full sized basement/storm shelter that houses 2 pressure tanks, inverter, and Deep Cycle battery bank (8 Trojan batteries). Next to the main house is a 21 foot diameter custom Nesting Bird Yurt erected atop a tongue and groove pine floor with a large 380sq. ft cedar deck and woodstove chimney for heat which makes a perfect guest house, studio or office space and is hooked to the power system. The bathhouse is separate and contains a utility sink, cast iron tub, composting toilet and water heater. The homestead also includes a 8 x12 ft storage shed and a 10 x 12 ft shed housing an Onan generator that backs up the system as needed with space to house an ATV or garden supplies. The Organic Garden is over 30 ft in diameter and surrounded by a 6 ft welded wire fence for protection against deer.Neighborhood Description
In addition to the magnificent 10 acre property nestled in a dogwood and native paw paw grove surrounded by 100 year old white oaks, black and scarlet oaks, hickory, and pine forest, parcel owners also own 500 acres of protected 'common land' jointly with all members of GFA (Greenwood Forest Association) and have full access to enjoy trails and natural wonders that lie in the magical lands, caves, and streams directly adjoining the protected Ozark National Scenic Riverways Jack's Fork River!!!Market Area
Mountain View, MO is located through the woods and over the Jack's Fork River 9 miles to town and offers everything a small bustling town requires - shops/restaurants/motels/movie theater etc. Summersville is 9 miles in the opposite direction and is a very quaint town with a school, store and post office. West Plains is the largest town around (40 minute drive and offers more shopping/supplies/entertainment). Springfield, MO is about 100 miles away and is the home to Missouri State Univ.School District
Summersville School District is a small quality school district graduating roughly 20 students per year. My son had 12 in his Kindergarden classroom and I was incredibly pleased with the quality education that he received. Sports programs are emphasized in this rural area as are various outdoor recreational activities.Community
Greenwood Forest Land Trust Community lies within 1,000 acres of protected forest managed for Old Growth adjacent to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways protected Jack's Fork River in a very remote location supremely private and quiet eco-conscious community of like-minded allies - neighbors who live to care for the forest and preserve its naturally pure systems. It is a VERY SPECIAL PARADISE that has been nurtured by the residents for over 50 years with continued stewardship of its members.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 | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) |
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Composting Toilet |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Recycled Newsprint |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
