What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Passive solar design, insulated slab and perimeter, spray foam Icynene insulation in ceilings and walls, solar hot water heater, extra insulation in walls adds to sound protection and the exterior is wrapped in Smart SidingProperty Description
Live in a piece of art! A beautiful, Energy-Star rated, accessibly designed home on 10 acres in the Nantahala Gorge awaits you! This 2500 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 4 ½ bath home has a media room (could be used as main level master bedroom), office & a 403-sq ft garage. Gold-Certified by the WNC Green Bldg Council. Designed & built with love & artistry by Bryson City residents Tim Mason & Eric & Jamie Perkins of Perkins Enterprises. The home incorporates a passive solar design for both ease of living & energy savings. Its other features include an insulated slab & perimeter, spray foam insulation for the ceiling & walls, solar hot water, & a rainwater-catching cistern for irrigation. Extra internal insulation adds sound protection. Additional features include: dumbwaiter for easier laundry maintenance, whole-house generator, 5 person hot tub & many beautiful custom built-in cabinets in the kitchen, study, living room & baths. The beautiful maple hardwood floors were locally & sustainably harvested. A back-up wood stove is surrounded by a beautiful Fieldstone canopy. The entire house is trimmed in Douglas fir as are the wood ceilings, beams & posts. The entire house, including entrance, two full baths and all 36” doors are wheel-chair accessible.The home’s exterior is composed of Smart Side siding and Tennessee fieldstone. Exterior, interior and garage doors are fir. Windows are Anderson wood-clad with pine interior. There are both front and rear Tennessee fieldstone covered porches composed of white pine. Trex decking, 10+ unrestricted acres and beautiful sunsets!
Neighborhood Description
Nice quiet neighborhood with the Nantahala River, Fontana Lake and downtown Bryson City within a few minutes driveMarket Area
Bryson City is a short 15 minute drive and is the perfect small town for outdoor enthusiasts. Popular areas are Deep Creek, the Great Smokys Nat'l Park, Harrah's Cherokee Casino, the Nantahala River, Tsali Rec area, Fontana Lake and the Great Smokys RailroadSchool District
Community
Nice quiet community with the Nantahala River, Fontana Lake and downtown Bryson City within a few minutes driveLocation 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 | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Forced Air - Heat Pump |
| Cooling System | High Efficiency Heat Pump |
| Ventilation System | Heat Exchanger |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Carpet |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
| Garage Area | 403 sqft |
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