Three Shades of Green
What is your idea of living green?
Is it living off the land? Living in the heart of the city above your studio? How about generating your own solar power in a home that would make Martha Stewart proud?
Here are three uniquely green properties currently available – let me know if one sounds like your next home.
Brokenfoot Ranch Organic Farm – built in 2002 – ENERGY STAR®
Brokenfoot Ranch is located about 10 minutes from University of West Georgia in Carroll County, Georgia. Carroll County has one of the most progressive farming communities in Georgia. This property is 66 acres including three cleared fields for organic crops or livestock. The rest of the acreage is in hardwood forest with walking trails leading to a deep meandering creek at the back property line adjacent to John Tanner State Park.
The home is ENERGY STAR® certified meaning it uses at least 30% less energy than a conventionally built house. Ample natural light enhances the beautiful honey pine tongue and grove ceilings to create a warm and inviting environment. There are artistic touches, such as handmade tiles and reclaimed wood, through-out the home. This farm is still a work in progress, a great opportunity for the next homeowner to make it their own. This property is priced to sell at $550,000. It has great bones and is perfect for a sustainable family farm.
Weatherford Place– new construction going for LEED Platinum
Weatherford Place is a new solar community of net zero energy homes walking distance from the Roswell Square. Through a series of virtually invisible solar panels, these homes create as much electricity as they use! Weatherford Place homes contain an amazing array of cutting edge energy saving, water saving, and indoor air quality features while maintaining the elegantly understated features one would expect in a traditional Roswell home. There are three homes available, all in the low $700,000’s.
The LEEDing Edge – new construction going for LEED Platinum
LEEDing edge is a new free standing live / work building located in the Old Fourth Ward (O4W). The O4W is a progressive, active community and one of Atlanta’s most historically significant neighborhoods. This is a perfect home for the artist or entrepreneur seeking an urban existence. With a storefront / studio on the first floor, living space on the second and third floor, and a roof garden this is urban living! The LEEDing Edge is offered at $489,000.