What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Straw bale construction with low utility bills and built in to the natural setting.Property Description
Want to get away from it all and live the simple life? Come explore this wonderful property. Surrounded by sandstone cliffs & sweeping views, this straw bale home is energy efficient and a retreat from the business of the Grand Valley. Engineered foundation with post & beam construction,and straw bale insulation, with stucco exterior. No cooling needed,open the windows and let the breeze blow through. Heating through passive solar & wood stove will keep you toasty in winter. Concrete floors,tongue & groove pine ceilings, an open floor plan with large kitchen. A small cozy home that fits in this naturally beautiful location, but not off grid. The home has Grand Valley Power, phone,and satellite internet. Would make a great shared getaway/hunting retreat. There is also a 10 x 10 cabin w/ wood stove that makes a good guest room. 10 miles west of the Glade Park Store, easily accessible year round,and school bus service at the property.
Neighborhood Description
Glade Park is a rural area outside of Grand Junction, Colorado, up on top of the Colorado National Monument. The community is mostly 35+ acre tracts, with plenty of residents, but also plenty of privacy and space between neighbors. The heart of the community is a crossroads with a small store, volunteer fire station, school, and church. The home is about a 45 minute drive from downtown Grand Junction.Market Area
Grand Junction, CO has approximately 110,000 residents in the valley, including the communities of Palisade, Fruita, and Glade Park. It retains its small town feel while offering all the amenities of a larger town. We have an excellent university (Colorado Mesa University), great hospitals and medical services, mild climate, and endless recreational opportunities.School District
Community
Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | yes |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Solar - Passive |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Straw bale |
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
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