Crabapple Retreat

New 2014 custom built, energy efficient home on 2.5 acres. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1,830 square feet.

New as of 2014, this custom built, energy efficient home sits on 2.5 beautiful acres. Includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a total of 1,830 square feet of living space. The first floor features in-floor radiant heat, an open concept kitchen and living area with hardwood floors and recessed lighting, laundry room with toilet and vanity, and mud room/entry way with custom built steel staircase.  The kitchen includes extra large pantry, custom ash cabinets (painted green), walnut butcher block countertops, fireclay farmhouse sink, and stainless steel appliances.

The second story has a large master bedroom with 5 rear facing windows, gas fireplace, and attached bathroom with a custom tile/stone shower, custom vanity with granite countertop, and a large storage area. Also on the second level is a full bathroom with tub/shower combo and two additional bedrooms: an 11’ x 12’ Adirondack-style bedroom with pine shelves and an open pine closet, and a 9′ x 9′ bedroom.

Features include: Propane-fired (92% efficiency condensing heater) radiant heating system and condensing on-demand domestic hot water heater, 1” poly-iso foam board-wrapped exterior, Andersen 100 series windows, Hardie Plank (fiber cement) siding, metal roofing and trim, shiplap pine ceilings, recessed lighting, ash floors on second level, VOC-free paint throughout, low-flow shower head, faucets and toilets, Energy Star appliances. This home is designed and built intelligently with specific focus on a passive design and a well-sealed, efficient building envelope. Our intention was for this home to have fewer environmental impacts, and at the same time, be better for your health and cost less to operate. Propane usage approximately $900/year (for heat and hot water). New well and septic as of 2013.

Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast or small family looking for an architecturally interesting “Adirondack style” efficient, low-maintenance home in the country. A truly unique home for this area that must be seen to be appreciated!