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Loveland, Colorado
This is the most stunning, top-of-the-line earthship style homes you will see today. It is designed and equipped with state-of-the-art off-grid systems that are virtually maintenance free. Built as a labor of love by an artist and craftsman-contractor, this 100% off-grid home is peaceful easy living with high end appliances, solar-heated hot tub and 2900 square feet of comfort and tranquility.
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100% self-sufficient off-grid home. High thermal mass, passive solar. Solar photovoltaic and wind powered. Solar evacuated-tube heated domestic hot water. Rooftop water collection. Highly-efficient energy star appliances.
Property Description
4) batteries. A wind turbine helps to augment solar energy storage on those stormy or overcast days. A 10KW Kohler propane backup generator with automatic start and battery monitoring, charges batteries and provides power to the house if needed. Thermal mass with all floors and back walls in direct contact to the earth provides earth's warmth in winter and cooling in summer. Fully-engineered rain-water collection systems provide plentiful water for a family of four. Water is collected from the 3,700sf roof and held in cisterns with a total capacity of 6,500 gallons. Three 7500 BTU per hour evacuated solar tube racks heat the domestic water AND the hot tub. A backup propane on-demand hot water heater can be turned on in the event of several days of overcast to provide hot water for all domestic use. The $250 annual utilities listed, is the cost of approximately 100 gallons of propane for the generator, cooking, backup on-demand water heater, and gas dryer usage. Water is of the highest quality with 4 filters and a UV light.
Neighborhood Description
An amazing mountain community is happy to help and come together for gatherings for those who welcome that or keep to themselves for those who wish to live more reclusive. The subdivision is kept private with a gate opened by a special code and is less than ten miles from a brand new fire station and emergency services. There is a road association that gathers to address road conditions and maintenance and is provided using annual road dues that all land owners pay annually. Currently it is $400 annually and can only be raised by majority vote.
Market Area
This home is only 30 minutes to Fort Collins--a college town with abundance of amenities, shopping, and restaurants OR 30 minutes to Loveland, an art lovers community with many more amenities of it's own. The immediate area is rolling mountainous and endless skies alive with roaming elk, deer, wild turkey, colorful birds, golden eagles, and so much more.
School District
Thompson Valley School district has excellent schools and a bus route for pick up of students at the bottom of the road.
Community
A collaborative community that is ready to help if needed yet plenty of space and privacy.
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 | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) |
| Water System | Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 610 sqft |
Listing ID : 20639