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This home features renewable energy systems, passive solar design, low-VOC finishes, low-flow plumbing fixtures, a cold room in basement for a cellar or food storage, and is constructed from local pine logs and lumber. Includes a large fenced garden. Property is zoned agricultural, and has approx 12 acres of woods and 8 acres of fields. Would make a great vacation home, full time home or hobby farm.Property Description
Beautiful 4br 3 ba full log home with a 2 car attached garage with bonus room, nestled on 20 acres with a good mix of field and woods, and the property backs up to county forest land. Situated next to the Birkiebeiner Ski Trail and CAMBA mountain bike trail systems, featuring a connecting trail to both, and amid the lakes and forests of Northern Wisconsin, this home is constructed of large hand-scribed local red pine logs, beautifully fitted and finished with environmentally friendly and energy efficient features. Features a grid tied 1.5 KW grid tied w/battery backup solar electric system, a 1 KW wind turbine, a masonry heater with bakeoven, a cellar/cold room, passive solar design, and green features throughout. Home has a large rec room in basement, an upstairs office, and several decks and a screen porch.
Located in a area of lakes and forests, the property is 1 mile from the Namekagon River, part of the St. Croix Wild and Scenic river system.
Neighborhood Description
Located on 20 rural acres 6 miles from the city of Hayward. The neighborhood includes a silent sports community, and the home is 1/4 mile from the famous Birkiebeiner and CAMBA trails, and has a connecting trail to both.Market Area
The city of Hayward is a small town amid beautiful lakes and forests, with the Namekagon Wild and Scenic river running through. It is a small town of 3000 people, but is popular with tourists and vacation home owners. The city hosts world-class events throught the year, including the American Birkiebeiner Cross Country Ski race, the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival, and the Lumberjack World Championships, as well as many festivals, and is home to a diverse group of progressive souls and an active arts group.School District
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 | yes |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Fireplace |
Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Heat Exchanger |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Water System | Well |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Wood |
Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Carpet |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
Insulation Material | Urethane Foam |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 2 |
Garage Area | 784 sqft |