Nestled above the trees on a south facing hillside close to downtown Fairfax this elegant custom home is a testament to green living and sustainability. Designed by a pioneering Green Architect and built in 2006, it's many green and sustainable features promise long life, low maintenance and low/no utility bills in a thoroughly modern and elegant home. The metal roof, expected to last 100 years, supports a 4kw 34 panel Photovoltaic array and Solar hot water system that has reduced the utility bills to under $1,000 a year, and combined with the Trex decking and fiber cement siding promise long life and a low cost of maintenance. The main house at over 2100 square feet has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with hardwood floors throughout. The open kitchen, with expansive granite counters and stainless steel appliances, flows into the living room and dining room that features soaring ceilings and access to balconies. For convenience on the same floor are a mud-room and an office. The house is warmed by the abundant sunshine that streams in through high-end metal clad windows, by the energy efficient radiant heated floors that are divided into six zones and a high efficiency gas fireplace. It is cooled when needed by a super-efficient air conditioning system and ceiling fans. From the bed in the master suite you can see Mt Tam while the large walk-through closet features custom cabinetry. Master bath includes marble counters and custom towel warmers. A separate well insulated 400 square foot building is currently used as a playroom and storage space, with commercial grade shelving up to the 11 foot ceiling. The 400 square foot garage was constructed in 2010 and its south facing metal roof is prepped for a second Photovoltaic solar system. Eight chickens live in a large protected coop at the bottom of the garden.
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