What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Historic foundation component Soy based spray foam
Insulated Roof Straw bale insulation for most exterior walls (not on historic facades)
Double framed, double insulated walls on historic facades
Semi-local natural stone thermal mass walls
Bauhaus Sapele windows
Valcucine glass kitchen
Tulikivi Thermal Mass Heater from Finland
Geothermal radiant floor heating and cooling system
Reclaimed beech barn board floors ceilings and walls
Reclaimed ash door frames
Reclaimed oak custom made doors
Earthen plaster interior walls and ceilings
Oakville red clay floor
Rainwater harvesting system 100 year zinc roof
Living roof terraces
3rd story terrace
2 stage composting station
Fully landscaped yard including combination of food bearing, native, and good pollinator plants, as wellas four more formal vegetable garden beds
Baril waterwise “made in Montreal” faucets in the powder room and master ensuite
Restored pedestal sink from the original house
Restored clawfoot tub serves as a utility tub in the basement
Canadian cedar cold cellar
Local stone used in the landscaping
Firewood shed with living roof
Vintage and/or re-used chandeliers and fixtures
Custom made from construction scrap stair lighting
Herb/plant ledge in the kitchen
Passive solar design elements including solarium and open concept interior
Reclaimed material art wall
Reclaimed medical cabinets for the master ensuite vanities
Bamboo vessel sinks in the master ensuite
Hand selected in small batches from within walking distance Lake Ontario shore stone shower floor
Tadelakt(Moroccan hand polished earthen plaster technique) finish in the bathrooms and laundry
Custom made Tadelakt sink in the 2nd bathroom
Reclaimed fir from barn beams custom designed stairs, with custom brackets and glass guards
Re-used, vintage, and or/made from reclaimed materials furnishings and decor throughout
Fully renovated single car garage with attached storage shed
Antique cabinet for powder room vanity
Heat recovery drain
Recessed coffer to expose original 1870s joists
Reclaimed metal beds in the landscaping
Reclaimed concrete core sample balance wallProperty Description
LUXURY, ARTISTIC, SUPER-GREEN home on a beautifully landscaped lot in DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE.
Nearly 5,000 sq ft of living space, 3,350 above ground. Open concept passive solar design, Straw bale insulation, 100 year zinc roof, Bauhaus windows, Valcucine recycled glass kitchen, Finnish soapstone fireplace/bake oven, geothermal radiant floor heating and cooling, Oakville red clay floor, earthen interior walls, rainwater harvesting, living roof terraces, reclaimed and local materials.
OFFERED FOR SALE AT BUILDING COST. NOT FOR PROFIT
Neighborhood Description
Steps from the lake, minutes from downtown.Market Area
Oakville is a suburban town in Southern Ontario, Canada. Located in Halton Region, on Lake Ontario, it is part of the Greater Toronto Area. As of the 2011 census the population was 182,520School District
Community
"Beautiful Oakville" - one of the most affluent towns in CanadaLocation of Home or Land
Suburban
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | yes |
| Air Pollution in Area | yes |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Fireplace |
| Cooling System | Geothermal |
| Ventilation System | Part of Cooling System |
| Whole House Filtration | Other |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Straw bale |
| Exterior Finish | Masonry Wood Other |
| Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Other |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
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