$1,600,000 Luxury Green Home in Prescott, Arizona
Perhaps one of the Southwests most stunning architectural gems, this highly energy efficient (green), healthy home has been featured in Sunset Magazine, the New Solar Home book, twice on HGTV as well as in numerous local magazines. Offering stunning, protected 280 degree views of The Peaks in Flagstaff, the Bradshaw Mountains, Thumb Butte, and many of the major geographical landmarks of downtown Prescott, the xxxx livable sq. ft. home sits on 1.74 south facing acres of Juniper, Pinon Pine, Oak, and granite boulders. The primary construction material and method which reduces the carbon footprint by 50% relative to concrete -- is a completely original Portland cement technology called Poured Soil Cement developed by the owner/architect/builder. It consists of a blend of earth in varying proportions that is poured into forms revealing 20 thick, richly textured and colored, finished walls that are structural, insulating, and fire, water and termite resistant. They are also non-toxic and durable requiring virtually no maintenance! The flexible floor plan allows for varied uses. An elevator services the upper 2 levels from the ground floor 2-car attached garage and shop with generous storage area. The first level above the garage accessed by either the elevator or exterior landscape stairs to the front door consists of a guest suite/2nd master bedroom with a full bath and a view balcony; a second bedroom or office with view balcony; a larger 3rd room for any number of uses (an additional bedroom , a studio/office space, den or hobby room, media room or game room); an additional full bath; laundry room; and storage area or potential workshop /darkroom; and an unheated Arizona room or greenhouse that is used for passive heating in the cooler months. The second, main level accessed by interior stairs or elevator, consists of a master bedroom suite with a 3/4 bath, walk-in closet and outside hot tub area; large chefs kitchen, island and large wall pantry; a 1/2 bath/powder room; formal dining space; cafe style dining/breakfast area with built-in seating and a smaller reading/sitting area with built in cabinetry; great room/living room with fireplace (note the fireplace is manufactured by Isokern, a Swedish design in the style and energy efficient tradition of Count Rumford). This level is an open floor plan with stunning views and multiple exterior balconies and decks accessed from every room. Summertime interior temperatures average 75f downstairs and 78f upstairs without the use of cooling systems. Ceiling fans and air conditioning are rarely used but available. Notice the Lighting Deck that runs beneath the upper windows. A signature feature of the owner/architect, the reflector deck serves a dual purpose