What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
100% owned Heliosusa solar panels on both the home and detached office building, generating approximately 18,200 kWhs/year. There is a 9.96 kW solar system on the main house roof.rnrnInsulated concrete foundationrnParadigm double-pane windows and sliding doorsrnBlown-in cellulose insulationrnHybrid electric GE water heaterrnRadiant electric heat rn17 kW generatorrnAprilaire energy recovery system (ERS) air exchange systemrnFast charger for plug-in hybrid or all-electric carsProperty Description
Live at peace with nature. Beautifully sited to enjoy westerly sunsets on a gentle knoll overlooking a wildflower and perennials-packed meadow, greenways, and an enchanted forest, this solar-powered 3-bedroom home has decks and balconies from which you'll savor the views and visiting birds overhead. The heart of the home is a large open-concept kitchen and living room, with radiant-heated hickory and tile floors, a breakfast bar, instant hot water tea station, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with amantel hewn from wood on the propoerty. A walkout lower level with full bath, kitchen and laundry offers optiions for an inlaw suite. Amother the other state-of-the-art energy efficiencies are a geothermal water heater, fast-charger for electric cars, and a 17 kW generator.
Neighborhood Description
There are fields across the street and conservation land nearby.Market Area
The town of Barre (and surrounding towns) are rural jewels in Central Massachusetts, characterized by large parcels of land, farms, and quaint town centers.School District
The town is served by the Quabbin Regional School District.Community
Barre is perhaps best known as the home of the Insight Meditation Society.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | yes |
Industry in Area | yes |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | yes |
Fragrance Free | yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Electric Radiant |
Cooling System | Other |
Ventilation System | Heat Exchanger |
Whole House Filtration | Other |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Water System | Well |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Other |
Interior Finish | Wood - Solid |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Wood - Solid |
Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 2 |