What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
This home was built with AAC or E-Crete a recycled product that is a porous insulating block that at 10" achieves R30. The floors are stained concrete, tile and bamboo. The wall finishes are American clay and ceilings are painted with Zero VOC paint and the exposed wood & cabinets have water based finishes. Many chemically free individuals have visited for treatment and stayed here and no one has ever reported any type of reaction to the house. 3ft. wide doors throughout the entire first floor of the house make for easy handicap access.Property Description
MUST SEE - Solar 3 Bedroom/2 Bath, Approx. 2600 sq. ft., Solar radiant heat -This home supplies 100%+ of its electricity year round & since this January we have a 2,500+KWHR with SMPA - local electrical utility.
During the heating seasons the solar thermal systems will produce - 100% of the structures heat requirements as long as it is sunny. As outdoor temperature get below 15°F the 92.7% efficient boiler heats as needed to back up the heat demand.
100% solar electric grid tie and has a full days battery backup system, Domestic Solar hot water, 2 Solar slab heat systems [house & garage] back up with high efficiency LP gas boilers, 40 year metal Roof, fascia, rusty metal wainscot, & trim, Toxic free finishes interior American clay & zero VOC paint, Tile, stained concrete & bamboo floors, Detached office/full bath & 2 car garage, and 3 ft. wide doors throughout.
R30 walls & R50 roof, Automatic irrigation system, HOA irrigation ditch rights, American clay finishes, Over 100 LFT raised organic grow beds, Mountain Views, Borders open space, Apple/cherry trees, Raspberry & strawberry patchesNeighborhood Description
The neighborhood is a collection of non identical original single family homes and a few open grassy lots. There is a broad mix of year round residents, second family, home owners, young couples, retires, to folks with young teen agers.Market Area
The Down town is that of a small mountain town with a grocery, PO, town hall, town park where the Movie True Grit was filmed back in the day, The True Grit restaurant, an excellent Thai restaurant, The Colorado boy Brewery, a couple of breakfast/lunch shops ranging from organic to standard American fare. The Sherbino Theater is a rising star for a local theater that is in the midst of a revival.School District
There are K-12 with a high school that has a graduating class of 18-22 kids. Small classes in a small school system.Community
The town of Ridgway was originally a RR and mining/ranching community. Today it includes the original founders and also a wonderful mix of outdoor entLocation of Home or Land
Urban
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | no |
| Industry in Area | yes |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
| Interior Paint | No VOC |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 736 sqft |
