There is NOTHING TYPICAL about this unique and well thought-out home in Historic and Beautiful St. Elmo! Designed and built in 2004, by the sellers with the help of Riverbend Timber Framing, this home maximizes the use of Energy Efficient and local salvaged materials. Construction is a combination of large Oak Timber Framing, as well as Strucural Insulated Panels (SIP's). The beautiful wide plank flooring was created from local salvaged Oak Trees & milled at local Push Hard Lumber. Even the gorgeous bar in kitchen was made from a Cherry Tree that had to be removed in neighboring Flintstone, and built by the current owner and next door neighbor. The amazing Tilework in both bathrooms was found as leftovers at a local tile yard and meticulously designed and installed by sellers. The home was also designed as a passive solar home and takes full advantage of the natural elements. The seller's highest energy bill to date is $77.00 during a peak summer month! The winter energy use is VERY LOW due to the fact that they solely heat the home using a soapstone wood stove, with a heat-pump as a back-up source, if needed. As a bonus...2 years of firewood (neatly stacked and ready for use), come with the home! *** To be noted: Home was originally designed to be a 3 bedroom, but during the building process, owners decided to keep the loft area open to allow for additional living space. It would be very easy to convert back to a 3 bedroom, by simply installing 2 small walls and a door.*** This home has a great open and comfortable feel and is saturated with natural light, while retaining the small, yet highly efficient, Footprint that was so important to the owners. The charming exterior of the home blends in perfectly with the historic neighborhood in which it was constructed. The large front porch is the perfect place for relaxing or socializing with the many, wonderful neighbors. The brick steps leading up to the home were actually saved and reused from the large, stately house that once stood in this location, before it sadly burned, 10 years ago. You can also see obvious remnant's of the property's rich history in the backyard area....Old stone benches, numerous stone retaining walls and even a small outbuilding rumored to have been the servants quarters. This structure has been saved and breathed new life into it... and would make a wonderful studio, home office or even a small guest house!! The LARGE, terraced and level backyard is truly amazing! Plenty of room for a large garden, outdoor living space and still plenty of room for children or pets to play. There are currently 2 apple trees, a strawberry patch, raspberry patch, vegetable garden and a mature herb garden! This property has been well tended and is truly a gardener's dream!! There are so MANY interesting and unique qualities to this wonderful home that it is simply hard to convey them all thru a short write-up, but if you or your clients have been searching for a charming home in a close-knit, Historic community that features Responsible, Smart and Efficient Construction and Design....Look no Further, THIS is the home for you!!!
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