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2 Million pounds of type II stabilized mud adobe 16-32 in walls, effective R33 value. Passive solar position and 48 tons of flagstone act as a thermal mass, aborbing sun during the winter and blocking it during summer months when sun is higher to the north. 10 inch lath and plaster interior walls, R19 insulation. Ridgid KC Panel R43 roof insulation. Grey water system for showers, sinks and washer, copper termite strips between foundation and adobe, dual 19 seer traine air plus dual underground evaperative coolers.Property Description
This modern passive solar 16 inch mud adobe hacienda is 2524 sq ft featuring flagstone floors, huge twisted Pinion pine vega beams with latillo and saguaro ceilings in every room. Very spacious with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry, and Six rusty steel covered portals for city and mountain views. The huge kitchen has a Viking range, mesquite pantry and a stainless refrigerator. Other features include turquoise concrete counters, custom mesquite cabinets throughout, pine log lintels, 3 rumford kiva fireplaces with cold air intake.
The 524sq ft Casita has a one br, one bath, living room and kitchen. It’s very cozy with flagstone floors, a kiva fireplace and a refrigerator. Pinion pine vega beam and latillo ceilings and rusty steel covered portals make this a truly unique southwest experience.
3 car adobe garage built 7ft in grade to the north with a south opening, keeps cool in summer and warm in winter.
Enjoy impressive city and mountain views from the secluded 3.6 acre site situated between Sweetwater preserve and Saguaro Nat park. Yet, it’s minutes from downtown and Pima college.
Center of last photo is guest house, blending in harmony with nature it's hard to see.
Neighborhood Description
Located in a neighborhood of 3000sq ft plus homes on a min of 3.3acres and typically 6-12 acres. Property is between Sweetwater preserve and next door neighbor is Saguaro National Park. Paved private road with last mile being a maintained dirt road.Market Area
Located in the Tucson Mountains that is within 8 miles from Downtown Tucson. Gas and grocery shopping is only 6 miles from house. Tucson International Airport 12 miles from house.School District
Community
Location of Home or Land
Rural
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 | Forced Air - Gas Solar - Passive |
| Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C Swamp Cooler Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Part of Heating System Part of Cooling System |
| Whole House Filtration | HEPA filtration |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Adobe |
| Exterior Finish | Masonry |
| Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Milk Paint |
| Floor Material | Concrete Other |
| Roof Material | Flat |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Urethane Foam |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 3 |
| Garage Area | 1000 sqft |
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