What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Passive solar design
Panelized concrete wall system
Radiant Floor heating
Solar assisted tankless domestic water heating.
Energy recovery ventilation system.Property Description
Thoughtful design combines simplicity and quality and allows for maximal use of living space in this energy efficient retreat.
Natural light enters the central hallway through solar tubes that harness the light of the sun thus reducing the use and cost of artificial lighting.
Colored concrete flooring with radiant heating throughout adds practical beauty and lower heating costs. The spacious kitchen and living area is equipped with an efficient wood burning stove that supplements the floor heating system during North Carolina cold snaps. In the heat of summer, large overhangs provide shade that helps to keep the home cool. An energy recovery ventilation system provides a healthier quality of air in this well insulated home.
The beautifully appointed kitchen is in keeping with the efficiency of the rest of the house. The main feature is a large alcove cooking station surrounded with earthen colored tiles. This texture is balanced superbly by the polished finish of the granite counter tops and the simple lines of the shaker style wood cabinets. The kitchen opens into the main living area where an alcove with windows on three sides defines the eating area. The master bath is a unique mixture of simplicity and luxury. Encased in beautiful Massarenduba wood and surrounded on three sides by an alcove of windows, the tub is part of the master bedroom. This luxurious sanctuary of relaxation looks out into the privacy of the wooded lot while the hardwood surfaces, sleek contemporary design and discretely placed water supply fixtures blend naturally as a part of the bedroom.
Some of the fun and unique design features of the home include a kid's room where a contemporary style ladder provides an adventurous way to reach the loft. This loft also affords the owners walkup access to attic storage.
Finally solar panels were installed on the southern exposure roof to provide hot water to the radiant floor system as well as for all domestic hot water needs. This system effectively minimizes the overall 'carbon footprint' by lowering utility costs.
Neighborhood Description
Justamere Farms is situated about 10 minutes North of Historic downtown Hillsborough. A tranquil area with large lots all of 10 acres.Market Area
The Triangle - made up of Raleigh, Durham, Chapel hill and surrounding cities and towns - is constantly receiving national attention in the media for its affordability, livability and personality. With amenities like cutting-edge health care, respected educational institutions and plenty of housing options, you just can't go wrong by relocating here. Hillsborough is a tourist and permanent destination and a haven for artists and writers. The town is centrally located in North Carolina with fast access to the Triad and other Triangle cities. Interstate 85 runs through the town, and Interstate 40 is just outside its limits. Hillsborough is a small town with a big history. The downtown historic district — listed on the National Register of Historic Places — features more than 100 homes, churches and buildings from the late 18th and 19th centuries. Among those buildings open to the public is the Visitors Center, which served as Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's headquarters when he surrendered the largest of the Confederate armies to Gen. William T. Sherman, leading to the Civil War's end.School District
Community
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 | no |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Forced Air - Heat Pump |
| Cooling System | Conventional Heat Pump |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | Other |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Urethane Foam |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
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