This custom designed home is energy efficient, utilizes passive solar design, and showcases environmentally friendly practices and materials. Conveniently located just 5 miles from the Point of Rocks MARC train station for an easy commute into Washington DC. The home sits on a .55 acre hamlet lot with over 50 acres in conservancy in a beautiful natural setting with walking trails. There are 3 bedrooms with a main level master, 3 full baths, and a fully finished basement with a kitchen, bedroom, full bath and separate entrance. This makes a great space for a family member or use as rental income. Walking through the air-locked foyer, you are greeted by a 2-story living room that has a wall of windows with southern exposure and looks out to mountain views. Your eyes will be drawn to the gorgeous hardwood walnut floors which are newly sanded and refinished. There is hardwood flooring on both the main and upper level. The 9 ft-high ceilings on the main level and cathedral ceilings on upper level give an open light-filled feel to the space. The kitchen is newly updated with stainless steel appliances and cabinet refacing. The upper level loft area can be used as an office or additional bedroom. You won~t want to miss the tranquil sleeping porch with beautiful panoramic mountain views! The passive solar design represents an important feature of this home that helps achieve higher energy performance and reduces utility bills. Heating, cooling and hot water is extremely efficient through the Hydron Geothermal heat pump and ventilator (air exchanger) and all three levels have radiant heated floors~if you~ve never had these, you will love them and want nothing else after experiencing. Materials used in this home include reclaimed walnut, custom tile flooring, high-end pine wood door and window trim, solid doors, low-e argon filled high efficiency windows, Hardiplank siding, Trex decking and super insulated, Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). The interior was recently painted with low VOC paint, minimizing out-gassing. The roof is comprised of Ecoshake shingles with 50 yr. warranty and a lightning rod suppression system. There is central vac on all three levels. The front porch wraps around to the rear screened-in porch, creating an enjoyable and often used outdoor / indoor space. The surrounding conservancy acreage offers trails and a wildlife sanctuary. HOA does allow chickens. A garage can be built, and a gravel driveway / parking area can be added to allow for off-street parking at the home. Schedule a tour of this custom designed beautiful home. See documents for full features and amenities list. See Tour for video and floor plans.
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