What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Straw Bale construction provides superior insulation with R values as high as R-50. Energy efficient passive solar design means low utility bills and environmentally attractive. Warm in the winter and cool in the summer. both homes also have in floor radiant heat. guesthouse has built-in planter in the living room.Property Description
AMAZING straw bale house and guesthouse in Upper Colonias. Three bedrooms, two bath, 1811 sq. ft. main house features herringbone brick floors and vigas throughout. Gleaming copper countertop in the country kitchen. The spacious master bedroom is private and has a portaled patio. Enjoy perfect Taos Mountain views from the office/third bedroom. Detached 1249 sq. ft. one bedroom/one bath guesthouse has a sunken living room and a unique office loft. Portals and fabulous views in every direction. Located on 2.49 acres.
Neighborhood Description
This compound is located in the Upper Colonias area approximately 5-6 miles northwest of Taos Plaza. Camino de Ovejeros is in an established subdivision, Ranchos de las Colonias with similar sized lots and magnificent mountain views.Market Area
Taos is located at the base of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. The Historic Taos Plaza, Taos Ski valley, and world famous art community and the Taos Pueblo are the main tourism attractions and make Taos a year-round destination for visitors and home owners alike.School District
Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | no |
Industry in Area | no |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | no |
Fragrance Free | no |
Cleaned with Green Products | no |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
Cooling System | Other |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Water System | Well |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Construction Type | Straw bale |
Exterior Finish | Stucco |
Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
Interior Paint | Other |
Floor Material | Other |
Roof Material | Flat |
Window Material | Other |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | carport_attached |
Number of Cars | 2 |