What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
~Designed and custom built by renowned solar designer Don Roscoe
~Activated slab - in floor and whole house duct heat system
~Hot water forced air tied into primary circulation system
~Fixed windows triple pane
~Active solar hot water integrated with on-demand hot water
~1 KW Grid-tie photovoltaic with integrated battery and generator backup; also provides back up power in case of NS Power failure
~Skylights throughout house and one opening skylight
~WETT certified wood stove
~Electronic air filtration with activated carbon after-filter
~Low flush toilets in all bathrooms
~Separate solar shed on concrete slabProperty Description
Privacy, natural beauty, and energy independence - this state of the art passive solar masterpiece by Don Roscoe merges comfort and class with green and sustainable design. The activated slab system stores heat from solar gain ensuring perfect temperature year round while solar panels provide hot water and a grid tie PV system supplements power and serves as a back up in the event of an outage. Total power & propane is only $125/mo. Nestled on a 1.8 acre private lot in quiet Stillwater Lake, this 2,100 sq ft home with 4 BR and 2 baths features an open concept, incredible natural light, spacious rooms, and birch hardwood and porcelain tile floors. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and panoramic views are found throughout. The main floor can accommodate one level living while the master BR ensuite boasts a jacuzzi tub, tiled shower, and infloor radiant heat. Extras include a large garage, cold storage, central vac, screened in porch, and spacious shed. Minutes to Tantallon/St Marg. Bay. MLS 41090374. Call or text Mark at 999-2374.Neighborhood Description
This home is nestled on a quiet, private lot in popular Stillwater Lake subdivision minutes from bustling Tantallon and ocean fun in St Margaret's Bay and only 25 min to Halifax peninsula.Market Area
Halifax, Nova Scotia is the largest city in Eastern Canada and sits on the Atlantic Ocean. The bustling city has 400,000 inhabitants, a vibrant economy, numerous universities and colleges, and a colorful arts and entertainment scene. In addition, nature and water activities are popular year round.School District
Location of Home or Land
Suburban
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | yes |
| 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 | Heat Exchanger |
| Whole House Filtration | Active charcoal |
| Whole House Vacuum | yes |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) |
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Wood |
| Interior Finish | Other |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Other |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
