2 Bedroom + Loft, 2 Bath, Sleeps 6.
A stunning modern green build design that compliments its environment in every way, with curved walls and big kitchen/living room windows looking out onto a forest glade.
The house combines the very best of modern European and green Californian design in this peaceful location outside Santa Cruz. It's an incredible living space combining rich local timber and natural materials. An ideal place to unwind right on the doorstep of nature and yet close to all the facilities and entertainments of Santa Cruz.
Sleeps 6
Master bedroom: King size bed and walk-in closet.
En-suite master bathroom with claw foot tub, toilet and sink,
Kids bedroom: Bunk beds (will also fit adults)
2nd bedroom: Queen bed in upstairs loft room reached by spiral staircase.
2nd bathroom with spacious shower, toilet and sink.
Washing machine and dryer
Kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, microwave and large oven.
wood burning stove
Green deck and garden area with over 2 acres of redwood groves.
Wireless internet.
Under floor radiant heating throughout
Brand new green build
The house was built under some of the most stringent environmental codes in the USA. Both cutting edge and ancient building methods were employed to minimize the house’s impact on the environment and maximize heating efficiency.
Wherever possible, local, natural and recycled products have been used to build the house, including:
• Locally sourced, properly managed redwood and fir lumber
• Zero-emission products
• Recycled cotton insulation
• Straw bale wall insulation
• Radiant floor heating
• Efficient passive solar design
• Recycling of rainwater for garden
• Native plants in landscaping.
• Wood stove supplied with 100% site-grown wood.
The house sits in its own 2 acre garden comprising of open spaces, deciduous forest and redwood groves.