Luxury Eco-Home: Silver Certified by U.S. Green Building Council

Awarded the SILVER LEED rating by the U.S. Green Building Council, this house features the following green/eco attributes not found in standard construction:
• Solar Electric Power System: Covers 80% to 90% of electricity usage of the home (electricity bills under $20/mo).
• Heat-On-Demand Gas Water Heater: Takagi Tankless Water Heater – helps reduce wasted water and natural gas consumption.
• Radiant-heated floors with 3 individually controlled zones. Radiant Heat is the most clean & energy efficient method to heat a house, while contributing to the indoor air quality by reducing circulation of air born particles
• Ecostar Majestic Slate Roof: Ecostar roofs are non-leaching as opposed to standard asphalt “comp roofs” which leach benzene and other chemicals in to the environment. Looks like high-end slate, and is environmentally friendly.
• High-efficiency “Energy Star” appliances and light fixtures.
• Water efficient quality fixtures: Kholer/Hansgrohe faucets & Caroma dual-flush toilets.
• Fully programmable weather-aware irrigation system: Water efficient landscaping with automatic irrigation system capable of receiving satellite weather information and adjust watering depending on weather conditions.
• FSC Certified Maple hardwood floors and Alder cabinets & natural wool carpet.
Other Property Features include:
• Front porch with River Rock columns
• Radiant heated Maple wood floors throughout the first floor & Wool carpet upstairs.
• Recessed lighting throughout & oversized baseboards
• Bathrooms with tiled floors, Granite counters & Kohler fixtures.
• Formal living area is sunny and light and opens to the Formal dining area
• The Formal Dining Room is large and light, with recessed lighting, crown moldings, oversized baseboards & room for a China cabinet
• Gourmet kitchen with Granite counters, Alder cabinets, Granite Work Island, breakfast bar, Stainless Professional Series, and Energy Stair Appliances including a gas stove, informal dining area that overlooks the backyard.
• Family room with Granite Fireplace w/thermostat, radiant-heated floors and French Doors that open to the backyard and patio.
• The master suite has a Wrought iron faced gas fireplace & Granite hearth, French doors that open to a Saltillo tiled patio, skylights & two closets. The luxurious bath includes a Jacuzzi tub & separate shower, tiled floors and Granite counters
• Upstairs includes two large bedrooms, master suite & luxurious bath, guest bath and laundry area.
• The upstairs bedrooms have large closets & lots of light
• The 2nd bath has Travertine tile tub and tiled floors
• Gated backyard with Rose garden & permeable pavers for paths and patio. Perfect for BBQ
• Complete water conditioning system with soft water for entire house & reverse osmosis drinking water at kitchen sink
• 2-car detached finished Garage
• Short walk to Capitola Village, Shops & Beaches

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