What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
The owner has a green philosophy & keeps it fresh inside and out with years of care by using natural cleaning products, pest control and organic care of lawn and garden. Two air purifiers are attached the HVAC units and ceiling fans keep the air circulating. Skylights and windows throughout bring bright fresh light into the house which makes it a great for plants to thrive. 300 sqft of raised flower beds and following native Texas edible plants: Fig, Pomegranate, Mexican Plum, a Lyceum (goji berry) Bush, 3 cherry bushes, a Strawberry Patch, Cilantro growing both in the raised beds and in the yard, a Malibar Spinach patch planted that returns every summer and grows like crazy while the temperatures are warm, a Grape Vine, and a Blackberry bush in the side yard, Oak Trees (acorn flour), and more.Property Description
Especially perfect for anyone relocating in need of furniture! When you walk into the inviting entrance, you immediately take a deep breath & feel grounded. It effortlessly brings the beauty of the lush landscape inside with the vaulted ceilings and large window & skylights. *Estimated annual utility cost. See owner for details.
Children have access to the exemplary charter schools of Vista Academy (Elementary), Quest Middle Schools, Responsive Ed High schools.
Green features include years of care by using natural cleaning products, pest control and organic care of lawn and garden. Two air purifiers are attached the HVAC units and ceiling fans keep the air circulating. Skylights and windows throughout bring bright fresh light into the house which makes it a great for plants to thrive.
The master bedroom and one of the living rooms have surround sound Bose speaker systems. (Bose 3800 as well as high end Scandinavian furniture including Tempurpedic bed, bedroom furniture, sectional couch, and all furnishings are available if you would like to purchase a nicely furnished home.) Sky lights throughout as well as ceiling fans. Tons of storage space with tons of custom built cabinets (and countertop) in kitchen and breakfast area, wet bar, bathrooms, garage, and a partially built out room above garage which has electricity and lighting so could easily be converted to an extra room. Attic access on the landing of the top stair in the garage.
French doors lead from both the master bedroom and a living area (which are separated by a fireplace facing both rooms) to a porch facing out to the beautifully landscaped back yard. The porch has a ceiling fan and is enclosed by an iron security fence with a large dead bolted and keyed gate. The security fence is topped with Texas stars.
A gardener’s dream! Impressive garden established in 2011 and is very active with lots of native edible landscaping. 300 square feet of raised bed gardens with trellis fence around the perimeter of the back yard. The following list of food currently planted: Fig, Pomegranate, Mexican Plum, 2 chestnut trees, a Lyceum (goji berry) Bush, 3 cherry bushes, a Strawberry Patch, Cilantro growing both in the raised beds and in the yard, a Malibar Spinach patch planted that returns every summer and grows like crazy while the temperatures are warm, a Grape Vine, and a Blackberry bush in the side yard, Oak Trees (acorn flour), and more.
The house is very refreshing. The feeling of outside being brought in by the open floor plan and exceptional placement of lighting all while living in a very comfortable energy efficient home. The skylights allow you to see the moon crossing the sky and stars and storms. They allow the sun in so you can easily grow indoor plants that need sunlight even on the upper kitchen counter which is perfect for growing greens, herbs or other edibles.
The master bedroom is large and has a built in surround sound Bose speaker system (included) and mounted LCD television (for sale).
Adjoining the master is a huge bathroom with center skylight and large walk in closet with more than plenty of shelving and hanging space. In the bathroom you have an oversized jetted bathtub, a shower with built in bench and removable adjustable shower head, a bidet, a tall Kohler low flow toilet,
The second and third bedrooms are separated by a junior master/jack and jill bathroom. It has both a tub and shower as well as toilet and double sinks.
The front living room, back living room, and kitchen are all attached. A half bathroom with sink and toilet is by breakfast area which also adjoins the kitchen. New barely used compactor, black French door refrigerator (for sale), adjustable shelf dishwasher, built in Jennair stovetop with all attachments, oven, and microwave oven. New detachable faucet with sprayer and built in soap dispenser with stainless steel double sink. Wet bar has an ice-maker as well as sink and cabinets. The back living room has surround sound Bose speaker system(included in price), is furnished with a 60” Projection tv (for sale), and Scandinavian sectional couch (for sale).
Its enjoyable to sit at kitchen table or bar and watch the 60” tv or look at the sky.
The roof is new and the exterior and much of interior was very recently painted. New energy efficient windows in front, full yard sprinkler system as well as complete drainage system, two energy efficient air conditioners and furnaces with permanent filtration and two gas water heaters. Bedrooms and laundry room have separate systems.
Historical landmark across the street.
AMENITIES AND UPDATES
ADT Wireless Security.
2013 Completed lattice fence and gate.
2013 New kitchen floors & countertops.
2013 Interior paint updates. Including Master bathroom and corner bedroom.
2013 Mulch and flowers added in front landscape.
2013 Fluorescent lighting replaced in dining room.
2013 Exterior paint and replaced damaged siding with cedar.
2013 New roof and gutters.
2013 New security fence on porch.
2013 New 47 gallon energy saver Bradford White water heater in garage. Second water heater is in exterior closet with an insulated wrap.
2012 2nd AC Evaporator Coil metered for RSS, freon, transition, plenums, emergency pans and one duct line to Evaporator Coil replaced.
2012 Three new windows in front of house.
2012 New Thermostat.
2012 Replaced oven baking element.
2011 Leveled Master shower and new floor tile.
2011 300 square feet of organic raised beds added in backyard with herbs and food.
2011 Repaired bidet.
2011 Replaced 2.5 feet pipe with copper near water meter.
2011 Garage Door replaced springs and hinges, new wiring, replaced strut.
2009 Gas Valve replaced.
2008 Installed additional drainage. French Drains with discharge drain to alley.
2008 New Kohler low flow toilet added in Master Bathroom.
2007 New trash compactor.
2007 Extensive full property drainage including down spouts and drain system for downspouts and drain system for downspout, catch basins, ADS drain pipes, swell.
2006 New dishwasher.
2006 2 Furnaces Replaced. 13 SEER HVAC. HVAC Gold Warranty. Electronic Air Cleaners and Permanent Filters.
2006 Installed new ductwork, emergency pan and plenums.Home Energy Evaluation
Glazing: N/A
Installed Appliances: N/A
Air Sealed: No
Tankless Water Heater Installed: No
Home Health Evaluation
Water Purity: N/A
Air Purity: N/A
Radon Test Date: N/A
Wall Finishes: N/A
Neighborhood Description
Great neighborhood centrally located close to all major highways (close proximity to 190, I-35, 635, 75, 121, and N DallasTollway), airports (Addison, DFW & Lovefield) and easy commute around the metroplex.Market Area
Carrollton is a suburb of Dallas and in 2006 was named to America's "Top 100 Places to Live" by Relocate America. Also in 2006, Carrollton was selected as the 19th best place to live in the United States by Money magazine. In 2008 it was named by Money magazine the 15th best place to live among small cities.School District
Children have access to the exemplary charter schools of Vista Academy (Elementary), Quest Middle Schools, Responsive Ed High schools.Community
Historic landmark across the street from property. This community is one of the most desired areas in Carrollton.Location of Home or Land
Suburban
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | no |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | yes |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Fireplace |
| Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
| Ventilation System | Heat Exchanger |
| Whole House Filtration | Other |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Carpet |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Other |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
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