Construction features include a massive 3.5 foot thick bermed wall finished with very unique authentic mica adobe, a full water catch roof with an R35 rating, straw bale end walls, trombe walls behind the bathroom and laundry rooms, and natural materials including cork and stone floors. There is a full solar power system and a solar hot water system with backup generator. Grid power is available on the lot if the new owner wants that convenience. The passive solar heat is tremendous since the front of the house is all glass and there are two Yotul Gas stoves and a large kiva fireplace for backup during long cloudy winter stretches. The house has a full water catch system with a backup tap that can be activated when necessary. All the water coming into the house is tripled filtered and tastes wonderful. We also have a unique water condensation catch system that puts water back into our big planters. Large planters provide unlimited opportunities to grow exotics including orchids and food plants with good success year round. All the plants stay with the house. Sleeping and living near these plants is a unique and wonderful experience. Both the exterior and interior receive a tune-up every year so the house is in great shape with new stucco, shades (inside and out), wood sealant, filters and cleaned cisterns. All our outside plants are landscaped with low water needs plantings. Residents can enjoy the outside all day long on the roof top covered deck. All the appliances are super efficient including a Sun Frost refrigerator, Equator washer dryer and an Aqua Star propane hot water heater for back up. Two sets of shades help to insulate in the winter and cool in the summer. This home provides a wonderful opportunity for those interested in serious green-home living. The only utility expense is the propane for cooking and back up heating, plus a monthly $4 vacation charge NOT to use the county water system! This home presents a unique opportunity to live in harmony with nature in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Designed and built for a chemically sensitive person, 99% natural and non toxic materials, very clean environment inside and out, very very small carbon footprint. Neighborhood Description

The house was built on a very premium 4.5 acre lot in a valley 3 miles from Dennis Weaver¿s famous Earthship. Water and power hookups are a part of the property. We choose not to use them but a new owner could easily use them. Look at the small white dot in the bottom of the picture of the valley. That is the house! The land slopes gently south with a view of the entire Sneffles and Cimarron ranges in the western San Juan Mountains. We believe it is the most beautiful alpine view short of the Grand Tetons. In front of us there is over 20 thousand acres of beautiful open space land belonging to ranches over 100 years old. One can hike for miles on private trails from the back of the house. This is a very private location yet it is 5 miles from the small and very nice town of Ridgway, Colorado. The location is very quiet and peaceful with great neighbors. Ridgway has all the basic services like medical, dental, banking, auto repair, along with a great natural foods store and network of progressive activities and a wonderful town park. There is also the opportunity to join local organic Community Supported Agricultural farms. There is a great ski area, Telluride, close by and a major town 30 miles away on good roads. We also have 3 hot springs resorts available in Ouray County. We have high speed Internet in the home now if that is needed. Also, Ouray County has some of the lowest taxes in the state. This area is very premium and excellent for investment as it has not been affected much by the present housing market. Most of the properties in the valley are selling for over 1M and seem to be maintaining their value. Another Earthship one mile from us recently sold for 875K. Keep in mind our situation allows for flexible financing including owner carry. All offers considered!!!!! Market Area

The western slope of Colorado. The closest larger towns are Montrose and Durango. Grand Junction is a larger town 2 hours drive to the north. Montrose, 25 miles away, has a full range of services including extensive medical, shopping malls and automotive dealers. School District

Ridgway Community

Ridgway Home Type or Land

Single Family - Single Level Location of Home or Land

Rural Elevation of Home

Mountain Local Air Pollution Agriculture in Area yes Industry in Area no Air Pollution in Area no Pesticide Free yes Fragrance Free yes Cleaned with Green Products yes Indoor Air Quality Heating System Fireplace Solar - Active Solar - Passive Wood Stove Other Cooling System Passive Cooling Other Ventilation System Other Whole House Filtration Other Whole House Vacuum no Energy & Water Energy System Photovoltaic (PV) Water System Municipal Rain Water Collection Wastewater System Septic System Construction Information Construction Type Adobe Earth Ship Rammed Earth Straw bale Wood Framing: 2x4, 2x6, etc. Hybrid Exerior Finish Stucco Interior Finish Earthen Plaster Wood - Solid Other Interior Paint Milk Paint Floor Material Cork Other Roof Material Other Window Material Metal Dual Glazed Insulation Material Cotton Batt Garage / Carport Garage / Carport no Property Information Address 202 Pleasant Dr City, State Zip Ridgway, CO 81432 Country United States