Fresh air introduction with the ERV Energy Recovery Ventilator (Venmar Hepa 4000). This device introduces fresh air in a balanced and energy efficient manner to the entire home. System on dedicated supply ducts to all bedrooms and living areas. Hepa filtered, clean outdoor air is delivered exactly where it is needed 24/7.
Low allergy (VOC) building materials and interior finishes throughout home.
"Universal Design" main level allowing for easy first floor use and handicap accessibility
Walk to Downtown Located on a seldom traveled dead end, Courtland Place is a shorter walk to downtown than most of Montford.
Natural Light is plentiful throughout the home and is proven to help make people more healthy and happy.
Fully Conditioned Walkout Basement & Ductwork in conditioned space ensures a healthy separation of the building envelope from the exterior. With the huge amount of South facing windows it is hard to know you are in a basement at all.
Rain Garden captures the entire lot's storm water runoff reducing the biggest form of water pollution.
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Geothermal Heat Pump provides a possible 50% reduction in utility bills, drawing energy from underground wells Passive Solar Design reduces heating costs an estimated 60-90%, delivers the healthiest possible and least impactful source of heating and cooling, and gives the home abundant natural light Cutting edge Solar Hot Water system with no pumps, moving parts, or electricity; capable of cutting water heating costs 80% Energy Star certified with a score of: 42 One of Asheville's best scores ever Structure a combination of Superior Wall pre-cast concrete panel basement and SIPS Structural Insulated Panel walls and roof for a very high performance envelope and major reduction of construction waste Radiant Floor heating system installed and ready to be hooked up Woodstove capable if desired Cool Roof Rating Council certified Architectural Shingles
Programmable Multi-zone thermostatsAddition of PV panels, due to the incredibly efficient nature of the home, could potentially get the entire home off the grid or obtain zero energy.
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Concrete Countertops with Copper inlaid drain board, copper backsplashes and 4 integral poured bowls. Black and Copper Patina stained
Custom Cherry Cabinetry with continuous grain, clean frameless corners, and full-extension 100lb test, soft-close hardware. Tim Bell designed. Under cabinet lighting Modern Fixtures and Hardware: Kohler and Hans Grohe plumbing fixtures. Oil Rubbed Bronze door hardwareClear Sealed, Stain Grade Pine for Interior Trim, Doors, and Windows. Tile, Slate, Site Finished Red-Oak, and Stained Concrete FloorsRed Oak Staircase with all stain-grade parts; Return Treads, Risers, Handrail, Trim and Craftsman Newel Posts Interior and Exterior Black Regency Modern Stonework Ventilated Hardwood Shelving, Pallet trim work with butterfly jointsInterior stain-grade pine, aluminum-clad wood casement and awning windows by Golden Three Travertine Showers with French Broad Tumbled River Glass Accents Stainless w/black Thermadore Appliances Poplar Bark & Fiber Cement Siding with designer woodland color scheme Copper Roof and Flashing Accents
Curved Timber Brackets with Mortise PegsBoulder Walls, Rain Garden, Rock Garden, flat back yard with mature landscaping, & a Water Garden with hidden babbling brook sounds
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