What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
The home was built using low VOC paint and insulation, it has superior straw bale insulation with an R45 insulation rating and a south facing passive solar design throughout. Built to withstand an 8.2 Earthquake with all appliances being Energy Star rated. Fir & pine used was milled from property, exterior walls are 16” thick,
two 2000 gallon rainwater encatchment tanks are also used on the property.Property Description
Stunning single-level rural Ashland home nestled in a private & magical end-of-the-road setting. Built in 2008 w/quality materials & modern energy efficient features creating a beautiful example of artistic form & practical function. Antique stained glass French entry doors open to the Great Room w/wall of south facing windows, soaring open beam ceiling, & access to the perfect outdoor entertainment area: an enchanting 1100 sq. ft. deck w/ built-in fireplace. Much of the wood used throughout, including custom fir cabinetry, is from the property. Low VOC paint/insulation, radiant floor heat, handmade 3 ft. wide madrone doors & solid surface Caesarstone countertops are only a few of the quality features found in this beautiful & artistic home. Massive steel beams integrated with frame construction & stucco exterior over superior straw bale insulation create outstanding structural integrity and a truly fine example of Northwest home building. Additional 1116 sq.ft. outbuilding w/bath.Neighborhood Description
Market Area
The city of Ashland is home to Southern Oregon University and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.School District
Community
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 | Fireplace |
Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | Other |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Water System | Rain Water Collection |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Construction Type | Straw bale |
Exterior Finish | Stucco |
Interior Finish | Other |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Concrete |
Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 2 |
Garage Area | 563 sqft |