What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
This home was custom designed to take advantage of passive solar heating with an attached 2-story southeast-facing solarium. The solarium features doors on the upper and lower levels which can be used to channel air flow, preserve and distribute heat in the winter, and to help keep the home cool in the summer. The passive solar design augments baseboard electric heat, which is a cleaner, more allergen-free type of heating than a forced air furnace. The average monthly electricity bill for this home is $89. This house may be a good candidate for a solar installation to reduce or completely eliminate electricity bills. There was also no OSB used in construction and the home has been cleaned and maintained with eco-friendly and chemical-free products.Property Description
Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom custom designed Colorado home with attached 2 car garage. Unique passive solar features augment baseboard electric heat. Large open living room with wood burning fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and skylights. Gorgeous solarium off kitchen with access to private back deck overlooking Deer Valley Nature Park. Master bedroom features French doors opening to balcony in solarium. Large unfinished basement with walkout that could be finished for additional bedrooms, gear room, etc. Just two blocks away from Red Rocks Canyon Open Space and other trail-heads. Brand new composite deck installed 2/15. Concrete tile fire resistant roof with 50 year transferable warranty was installed in 2006. Bonus feature - the large Hawaiian Norfolk pine in the solarium comes with the house. Pre-Inspected.
Neighborhood Description
8 Kreg Lane is located in the desirable Crystal Hills neighborhood which is situated on a high point of land with views reaching from America’s favorite mountain – Pikes Peak – to the world famous Garden of the Gods – recently voted the most beautiful natural park in America. 8 Kreg Lane is situated right in the heart of the Crystal Hills community, backing to Deer Valley Nature Park which is a preserved area of land for deer and wildlife. The neighborhood is extremely quiet and peaceful.Market Area
Crystal Hills Subdivision is located within city limits of the small mountain town of Manitou Springs, next door to the city of Colorado Springs along the front range in Colorado.
8 Kreg Lane is also 2 blocks from the trailhead to Red Rocks Canyon Open Space and the Intemann Trail – both well-known scenic hiking areas. It is also 2 miles from the Section 16 Trail Head.School District
Manitou Springs School District 14 serves approximately 1500 students from Pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 who reside in the communities of Manitou Springs, Cascade, Green Mountain Falls, Chipita Park, Crystal Park, and Cedar Heights. D-14 serves over 400 “choice” students that come into the district from other locations. D-14 schools offer a “small town” educational environment and have consistently received a “High” rating on the Colorado State Accountability Report.
https://www.mssd14.org/Community
Manitou Springs, Colorado is a quaint, close-knit mountain town which prides itself on being off-beat and unique.
“Manitou”, a Native American word for “spirit”, describes this beautiful mountain community. Eleven naturally carbonated mineral spring fountains, located throughout this historic town, run free for all who wish to enjoy the healing benefits. The Ute, Cheyenne and other Native Americans considered this area sacred for the healing springs and clean mountain air.Location of Home or Land
Suburban
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
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Wood |
| Interior Finish | Other |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Carpet |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
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