Moretown, Vermont

Custom non-toxic tiny house built by Ben Garratt and the Tiny Healthy Homes team, completed in April 2021. Situated on a beautiful plot of land, part of a kibbutz-inspired cohousing community in the desirable Mad River Valley. The cohousing community sits on 93 acres of mostly forested land with cross-country skiing and hiking trails, an organic farm with chickens and sheep, and a sugaring operation. There is also a lovely brand new community common house. The 10ft x 30ft tiny house sits on the edge of the woods, close to the center of the community but with plenty of privacy, with a large cedar deck facing into the forest. All of the components in this home were chosen for their non-toxic and sustainability characteristics.More information:https://livingtreealliance.com/tiny-house-for-sale/

Green Home Healthy Home Natural Home Sustainable Home Small Home
$245,000 Asking Price (USD)
$965 Annual Property Tax
$1,440 Annual Utility Cost
425 Square Feet
2 / 1 Beds / Baths
8712 sq ft Lot Size
2021 Year Built
Other Property Type

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

All of the components in this home were chosen for their non-toxic and
sustainability characteristics. Because it is so small, it is very energy efficient. 2x6 framing with sheep's wool insulation. DC-powered 12v LED lighting. EMF conscious electrical wiring with ability to easily shut off power to the bedrooms, lights, etc. Reclaimed Douglas fir wood floors. Swedish Separett composting toilet, etc.

Property Description

Custom non-toxic tiny house built by Ben Garratt and the Tiny Healthy Homes team, completed in April 2021.

Situated on a beautiful plot of land, part of a kibbutz-inspired cohousing
community (https://livingtreealliance.com/) in the desirable Mad River
Valley. The cohousing community sits on 93 acres of mostly forested
land with cross-country skiing and hiking trails, an organic farm with
chickens and sheep, and a sugaring operation. There is also a lovely brand new community common house. The 10ft x 30ft tiny house sits on the edge of the woods, close to the
center of the community but with plenty of privacy, with a large cedar
deck facing into the forest.

All of the components in this home were chosen for their non-toxic and sustainability characteristics.

Video tour from builder on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMA56cQf0R0

Price: $245,000


Owner financing available.



(The total cost of the plot, the tiny house, doing all of the site
work and utility infrastructure, and building a large cedar deck off the
back amounted to over $280,000.)

Purchase contingent on successful application for membership to the Living Tree Alliance Cohousing community. More information about LTA Cohousing here.

Monthly HOA fee of $109 to cover trash & recycling, snow removal, etc.


Highlights:

  •     - Swedish Separett composting toilet (but the potential to
    switch to a normal flush toilet, as the house is connected to a septic
    system per VT state regulations)
  •     - Custom wood cabinetry throughout, built-in bookshelves and storage
  •     - Whole-house iSpring water filtration system
  •     - Reverse osmosis built-in water filtration system under kitchen sink
  •     - Venmar heat recovery ventilation system with HEPA filtration
  •     - Live edge built-in wooden desk
  •     - Moveable live edge wooden kitchen counter/island
  •     - Douglas fir wood floors from Western Reclaimed
  •     - All interior wood is finished with food-grade non-VOC finishes or hemp oil
  •     - All Havelock sheep’s wool insulation
  •     - Fiber internet (wired connections in office and living room and/or wifi)
  •     - EMF conscious electrical wiring with ability to easily shut off power to the bedrooms, lights, etc.
  •     - DC-powered 12v LED lighting
  •     - Monte Carlo balsa wood ceiling fan
  •     - 10ft x 36ft all cedar deck off of the back of the house (framing and decking are all cedar; no pressure-treated wood used)
  •     - 50-amp power outlet on pedestal outside (for RV or other power needs)
  •     - Daikin mini-split cooling/heating units made for extra-cold climates (down to -14 degrees F)

Neighborhood Description

See https://livingtreealliance.com/  for detailed information about Living Tree Alliance co-housing community.


Clean water and air (we've tested and monitored). No measurable EMFs outside the house site (we've tested).

Market Area

?Located in Vermont's quaint, desirable Mad River Valley. Local
organic farms, boutique shops, art galleries, restaurants, food co-ops,
small town charm. Tons of outdoor recreation, skiing, hiking, etc.
nearby (plus the trail system on the land itself). 20 minutes to
Montpelier, 40 minutes to Burlington.


From the Mad River Byway website:

come for the mountains, stay for the valley

The Mad River Byway may be
short in length - at a mere 36 miles - but foot by foot, it offers up an
enthralling density of experiences. Following two of Vermont's most
scenic roads, Routes 100 and 100B, this valley is a landscape of
forested mountains, hillside farms, a flowing river, and church-steepled
villages. Destination ski resorts are located uphill, and downhill the
destination is the villages - all rich in history, culture, historic
buildings, town greens, community activities and special events. Throw
in a hyper-local food scene and entertainment and festivals year round,
and you have a region worthy of exploring for a day, a week, or a
lifetime.

Visit madrivervalley.com for more information.

School District

Great local school system

Community

Moretown and the greater Mad River Valley is a lovely place. Visit madrivervalley.com for more information.

Location of Home or Land

Other

Elevation of Home

Other

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 High Efficiency Heat Pump
Ventilation System Heat Exchanger
Whole House Filtration Active charcoal
Other
Whole House Vacuum No

Energy & Water

Energy System Municipal Energy
Water System Well
Wastewater System Composting Toilet
Septic System

Construction Information

Construction Type Wood Framing: 2x4, 2x6, etc.
Exterior Finish Wood
Interior Finish Wood - Solid
Interior Paint No VOC
Floor Material Wood - Solid
Roof Material Metal
Window Material Other
Insulation Material Other

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carport No

Contact Information

Paige Finkelstein

Living Tree Lane
Moretown , VT 05660 US
Telephone:4172995898

Listing ID: 20613