Earth and Sky Acres
Meredith
$595,000
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Truly a unique property, it encompasses 50.12 acres (43 in current use) of woodland and field and is nestled on Snow Dragon Mountain with extensive views of Cardigan Mountain and its neighbors. The 2008, 3,040 sq f/t home has wide decks that invite entertaining, relaxing, stargazing or just enjoying the views of both mountains and fields.
The house is off-the-grid and completely self sustaining. The solar panels (Alternate Energy Technologies) and thermal panels (Sunmodule SW 270 Mono) provide energy and heat for the electrical needs of the home as well as the radiant heating system, which provides heats on all three levels of the house. A Rinnai on-demand water heater will save money on fuel costs. For backup, you can count on the Coleman Power Station generator and the Buderus propane furnace, not to mention the trusty Hearthstone wood stove.
With the technology comes a lovely open concept home, both simple and elegant. Tile flooring on the main level and in the bathrooms make for easy housekeeping while the bamboo flooring on the second and third levels lend warmth and character. The main level floor plan includes an open concept kitchen/dining room with access to the deck and views. The large first floor bath houses a shower plus washer and dryer. Another large room, currently used as separate living quarters, has a full bath, wall of kitchen cabinetry, induction cook top and separate entrance. This space also has deck access and views and can very easily be converted to a family room.
A wide staircase leads to the second level where you’ll find three bright and airy bedrooms as well as a full bath. The bonus room on the third floor is a beautifully finished open space with lots of storage that has potential for many uses: craft room, office, playroom or family room.
A full, walk out basement houses all the systems and has the added benefit of a large cold cellar to winter over your your vegetables and fruits or use it for additional storage.
The outbuilding measures 14’x 28’ and has a concrete floor, electricity and a walk-up attic. Attached to this building is a 28’ overhang - a perfect space to enclose to house livestock. Start seedlings, grow micro green, etc. in the manageable hoop house.
Currently there is a small orchard of young fruit trees and a large fenced garden area. Several acres of rolling field could potentially be used for small livestock or a few horses. (In 2008, the farm was the only certified organic honey producer in the state). The location is very private and quiet, a great spot for a primary home or a vacation get away, yet close to all the amenities of the Lakes Region.
Systems:
• Buderus Propane Furnace
• Coleman Generator Power Station
• Solar Panels Alternate Energy Technologies AE 40 (24)
• Thermal Panels Sunmodule SW 270 Mono (6)
• Water Storage Tank STSS Co. (800 gallons)
• Rinnai On Demand Hot Water System
• Xantrex Power Distribution Panel- Hybrid Inverter Charger
• Storage Batteries: Trowan (12) New in 2014/good for 20 years
Amenities:
• Private location
• Mountain views
• 50.12 Acres - several in field
• Young orchard (58 trees)
• Large fenced garden
• Shed/barn, storage or livestock housing potential
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