Come Home to Peace, Serenity & Solitude. Passive solar envelope home on 5 wooded acres embodies the green movement.
Listing ID: 19338
Annual Property Tax | $5,400 |
Annual Utility Cost | $960 |
Home Area | 2,138 sq ft |
Bedrooms | 3 |
Bathrooms | 1½ |
Total Property Area | 5 acres |
Year Built | 1982 |
MOTIVATED SELLER - PRICE HAS BEEN SLASHED BY $30,000!!!rnrnGreen, Green, GREEN!rnPassive Solar Envelope HomernEfficient Heating and CoolingrnSuper Low Fuel BillsrnSmall Carbon FootprintrnCompletely Surrounded by TreesrnrnrnThis passive solar envelope home on 5 wooded acres embodies the green movement. The woods and fruit trees attract birds and wildlife. It’s like having your own private park.rnrnFrom the moment you enter the 2-story atrium you’ll appreciate the unique features of the home. The kitchen has open shelving, oak floors and a granite countertop. The living room/dining room has newer carpeting. There’s a nook off of the living room that has many possible uses including office, sewing room or craft room. Laundry room with newer washer and dryer is on the first floor.rn rnThe three bedrooms upstairs all have sliding glass doors that open to a balcony that runs the length of the atrium. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, the bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub and a bidet. The house faces south, so the huge windows and skylights in the atrium make the most of the sun. The entire second floor has newer bamboo flooring, the ultimate in sustainability.rn rnIn addition to all of this there are two storage sheds, an above ground pool and an outbuilding that was converted into an office, complete with telephone and high speed internet access.
Passive Solar Envelope Home
The ultimate in privacy. This heavily wooded 5 acre lot is located on a dead end - there's no traffic whatsoever.
Kingston, Illinois is a small, peaceful town in DeKalb County. It's 65 miles northwest of Chicago. DeKalb is 15 minutes away, Elgin and Rockford are about 30 minutes away.
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Single Family - Two Story
Rural
Sea Level
Agriculture in Area | Yes |
Industry in Area | No |
Air Pollution in Area | No |
Pesticide Free | Yes |
Fragrance Free | Yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | Yes |
Heating System |
Solar - Passive Wood Stove |
Cooling System |
Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System |
Whole House Fan |
Whole House Filtration |
None |
Whole House Vacuum | Yes |
Energy System |
Municipal Energy |
Water System |
Well |
Wastewater System |
Septic System |
Construction Type |
Wood Framing: 2x4, 2x6, etc. |
Exterior Finish |
Wood |
Interior Finish |
Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
Interior Paint |
Other |
Floor Material |
Carpet Other Tile |
Roof Material |
Asphalt Composition Shingle |
Window Material |
Other |
Insulation Material |
Other |
Garage / Carport | Yes |
Garage Type | Attached |
Number of Cars | 2 |
Garage Area | 0 sqft |