Menlo, Georgia — Green Home For Sale

A 2,200 Sq. Ft. Monolithic Dome, located on Lookout Mountain Georgia, just 30 minutes south of Chattanooga. Surrounded by 27 park like wooded acres with 1,000 Ft. of the Little River on both sides. Rock formations, waterfall, spring fed swimming.

Listing ID: 20310

• Energy Efficient Home

Property Description

Monolithic Dome Shell, 38'wide x 60'length x 38'height. Interior pine beam framing, wood siding interior, pine and bamboo flooring. Double glazed windows and doors. 27 acres with 2 fenced pastures, the rest wooded, with mt. laurel and rhododendron, 2 stall horse barn, one acre stocked pond, 1000 ft of both sides of the Little River, rock formations, waterfall, 50' spring fed swimming hole.

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

The Monolithic Dome was declared by FEMA as the most resistant to extreme weather. Domes have survived hurricane Ivan and fires in California. South facing for passive solar, salvaged but new building materials throughout. Milled oak siding from the land. Highly energy efficient with insulation and thermal mass. Designed with sacred geometry and feng shui principles.

Neighborhood Description

Nearest neighbor is half mile away. End of the driveway so no through traffic. Known as the head river area on Lookout Mountain a mile from the brow with beautiful sunsets. State parks, Cloudland Canyon State Park and Little River Canyon Preserve, Desoto Falls, horse back riding and trails, caving, hang gliding, cross county biking with nearby golf courses.

Market Area

Located 30 minutes south of Chattanooga, TN, declared one of the most sustainable cities, and 6 miles north of Mentone, AL, a quaint mountain town with festivals year round. Most housing is not visible from the roads. Very little agriculture, no industry. Numerous organic farms nearby with a weekly farmers market in Mentone.

School District

Dade County, Ga school system in Trenton, GA.

Community

Locals are very outdoors oriented living in such a beautiful area. Mentone, AL has many groups and activities, quaint shops and some of the best restaurants in the area.

Home Type or Land

Single Family - Two Story

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain