What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Green Features
Southern Exposure
Natural daylighting
Energy efficient heating, ventilation, air conditioning
Water conserving toilet
Water conserving shower
Energy efficient windows
Low-e window coating
Wood frames (high insulation)
Vinyl frames (moderate to high insulation)
Propane
Heating - Geothermal heat pump
Cooling - Geothermal heat pump
Recycled building materials
Sustainable forest products
Water conserving landscaping
Radon tested
Water quality tested, within acceptable limits
Ventilation system
Smoke-Free
Native vegetation
Cover for wildlife
Recycling facility nearby
90% or higher energy efficiency furnace
Salvaged wood flooring
House/building wraps - radiant barriers
Salvaged materials
Passive solar design
Composite & plastic decking material - recycled content
Rock, Stone & Gravel - local/recycled
Mulch - locally produced "greenwaste"
Drought tolerant/water conserving landscaping
Use of natural water/drainage features
Windbreaks
Formaldehyde-free insulation
Formaldehyde-free insulation
Restore and enhance natural vegetationProperty Description
REDUCE YOUR FOOTPRINT! Vintage Green integrates sustainable, environmentally responsible, low cost energy technology into a beautifully crafted custom home, creating a beautiful, spacious and healthy living environment. Reclaimed vintage materials, historic antique flooring, reclaimed heart pine timbers and antique brick accents made available through the responsible deconstruction of retired local mills and factories, marry old-world charm with modern-day green design and technology. Super insulated walls and ceilings provide a tight, energy-saving envelope. A direct exchange geothermal heating, cooling and hot water system, the most advanced and reliable system available, heats and cools your home for just a few dollars a day. Sustainable landscape design features ensure outdoor water efficiency. Save money! Save the planet! Live healthy! Go green!Neighborhood Description
This beautiful 6.87AC parcel is one of 4 lots in a subdivision at the base of Mt Toby in rural Leverett MA, only 10 minutes from Amherst, home of UMass, Amherst College and Hampshire College. Mt Holyoke and Smith College are both within 20 minutes. Central to Western Mass,this home is within a 2 hour radius of NYC, shoreline, and mountains for skiing.Market Area
The Pioneer Valley, which follows the Rte 91 corridor N/S through MA from VT to CT is an area which has traditionally held its high values. Northampton has been named the #1 retirement community in the country!School District
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 | Geothermal |
| Cooling System | Geothermal |
| Ventilation System | Part of Heating System |
| Whole House Filtration | HEPA filtration |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| 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 |
