This 1300 sq.ft., newly built, 3 bedroom "GREEN" home is constructed with sustainable building materials and has a solar water panel for radiant floor heating and on-demand hot water as well as recycled denim cotton insulation and solid bamboo flooring.
The property is located in the popular Horizons Eco-Village just outside of Nellysford in Nelson County. It is designed to be a community of like-minded people living in a way that is respectful and in tune with the earth. There are over 100 acres of community space that is shared by the residents of Horizons.
The property sits on 5 wooded acres with a long driveway winding through the woods and streams.
The main living space consists of a second floor great room with a vaulted ceiling. With the french doors open to the deck there is a light and airy feeling of bringing the outdoors in.
The eat-in kitchen, bathroom and second bedroom are also on the second floor.
The kitchen is very functional and has cinnamon alder cabinets and tile floor.
The open, airy loft on the 3rd floor could be used as an office, studio or bedroom.
Doors from the loft lead out to a balcony in the tree tops.
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Loft windows look out to mountain views. |
State-of-the-art solar/radiant heat and instant hot water system.
The ground floor has a family room, 3rd bedroom and a utility room.
Mountain Laurel and Native Orchids grow in abundance on the property.
Liza Marble stream borders the property and meanders through the 5 acres of woodlands.
Although the property is very private there are some distant mountain views to be enjoyed.
There is a walking trail that encircles the property and also connects to established community trails that wind through the common space and by the Rockfish River.
There is over a half mile and 30 acres of Rockfish River frontage for community members of Horizon's Eco-Village to enjoy.
Old Turtle place is only 15 minutes from Wintergreen Resort and 10 to Stony Creek Resort. Charlottesville is 35 minutes away.
The charming town of Nellysford is just a few minutes' drive.
Life is good here.
For a personal tour please contact Kristina Adler at (540) 649-4155 or adlerka@comcast.net
