Modern off-grid home on 85 acres offered at $364,900

Passive Solar (designed by Howard Cherrington, Integrated Design Concepts)

• On sunny days in the winter, the house warms into the 70's even if it's below freezing outside, without additional heat needed.

• Concrete floor and special heat absorbing packs in the kitchen island absorb heat during the day and release it at night.

• Sun is kept out of the house during the warmest months by the overhanging eaves.

• Propane direct vent wall heater supplies heat for nights and cloudy days, with a wood stove as backup. 

• Reversible ceiling fan moves heat down to living space.

Earth Bermed

• Built into the north slope and extending partway on the east and west sides.

• Keeps the temperature moderated and reduces the need for cooling and heating.

• Protects the home from winter winds.

• Anchored into the bedrock. 

• 3 SolatubesTM provide daylight into the bermed rooms. Bathroom and mudroom tubes also have lights.

Natural air conditioning

• The contour of the land around the house promotes cool air flow in the evenings. 

• Reversible ceiling fan moves cooler air from the floor into the living space.

Highest standards of insulation

• Spray foam in the ceiling: R 28

• Blown-in cellulose in walls: R 23

3 kw PV solar system, off grid

• Sized for 4 days of autonomy. 

• Full manual for system components available to buyer.

• 10kw propane generator (not auto-start) to recharge battery bank in the winter. Usage varies depending on the weather, but typically need to charge ~ 8 times between mid-November and mid-February.

• Expect some reduced use of high load items like microwaves, coffee makers, vacuum, etc. during the winter months (or plan to charge the batteries more often).

Propane consumption for house (heating, hot water, and range) in 2021*: 340 gallons

• *likely our highest usage, working from home all year.