What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Geothermal heating, radiant heat flooring, Energy Star furnace, all applicances energy efficientProperty Description
Inspired by the wilderness lake beside it, this 2,488 sq. ft. contemporary “green” home w/two garages is on 3.67 acres and includes 234 ft. Rush Lake private
waterfront. The home’s interior features picture windows, slider & clerestory windows to bring light & nature inside, w/ views of the lake, tree canopy & wildlife.
Environment Architects of Traverse City, along with the homeowners, designed this beautiful & functional lake home in 2013, with all living on one level, including 2 bedrooms, den/office, 2.5 baths, living room w/firepl. screened porch, kitchen w/island, pantry w/wine cooler, laundry & mudroom. Beech wood for the cathedral
ceiling & maple wood for the island & built-in bench were milled from trees on site. Other interior built-in & trim materials incl.: black walnut, aluminum, stainless,
maple (8’ pocket & barn doors), granite, tile, block & concrete. For energy efficiency, there’s a living “green” roof by Inhabitect, geothermal heating & AC system & radiant in-floor heating, preheater for the water heater, heat recovery ventilation system, induction cooktop, and Energy Star Bosch, Samsung & Electrolux appliances.Move outside to relax on the covered portion of the huge patio w/built-in outdoor firepl. & enjoy the view of the lake, dock & native-plant landscaping. Watch for eagles, listen to loons, or grab your fishing pole & catch some dinner before the shorebirds do. Tinker in a heated, 26x21 attached garage and/or put your workshop in the detached 20x22 garage. A winding asphalt driveway leads to all. No public lake access & motors are limited to 3 h.p. A conservation easement across the lake protects 1,500 ft. shoreline from further development. Building requirements protect your investment, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, just across M-22, keeps surrounding areas natural & recreational. The setting & home are sublime.Neighborhood Description
Private wooded setting on over 260 ft of private water frontage on Rush Lake
Close to National LakeshoreMarket Area
North of Honor in the heart of the Sleeping Bear National LakeshoreSchool District
Benzie Central Schools is a vibrant school system enthusiastically supported by the entire area. Academics, Music, Sports and community volunteerism provide activities for all students.Community
The county of Benzie is a wonderland for naturalists and sports enthusiasts. Nestled next to Lake Michigan with the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore at our doorstep allows for hikers, boaters, fisherman, skiiers, golfers to enjoy all our beautiful outdoor area has to offer. A strong library system provides many activities for all ages. Local restuarants, breweries & wineries attract visitors from all over.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Forced Air - Heat Pump |
| Cooling System | Geothermal |
| Ventilation System | Part of Heating System |
| Whole House Filtration | Other |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Metal Wood Other |
| Interior Finish | Other |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Other |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
