The house is a geodesic dome (well, two of them, actually), which is simultaneously incredibly strong (wind, snowloads, etc.) and incredibly energy efficient due to the shape of the ceilings/walls and the fact that the wall/roof is 15” thick with 12” of insulation. It is heated with propane in a forced air system, with separate controls (DuoZone) for the lower level and the main & upper level. A single wall AC unit located at the top of the house in the cupola cools the entire house to about 74 or 75 on the hottest days. The house features fresh air exchange, large capacity energy efficient water heater (electric, heats only at off peak times for discount from electric co-op), electronic water filter/softener (never needs salt), and strategically placed reversible ceiling fans to move hot air out the top and cool air in from the bottom in summer; gently move warm air down in the winter. See www.naturalspacesdomes.com for more information about domes, their structure, and their energy efficiency. The 36’ diameter main dome has all the living spaces on three levels. The main level has the entry way (from exterior or from garage), a small sun/sitting room, the kitchen, living/dining (open to above), one bedroom and a full bath. The upper level has the office/loft and access to the view cupola, as well as the master suite with half-bath (oversize shower roughed in—all that’s needed is the tile). The lower level has the full shop (half the space on that level), the utility area, two bedrooms, one full bath, and a tv/family room. Full light patio door walk out—original plan was to build a three-season screen covered patio/porch on that level. The 29’ two-car garage meets the dome between the main and lower levels. A half flight of stairs up gets you to the main level, double doors and a half flight down gets you to the shop in the lower level. The double doors allow for easy moving of material, equipment, or projects in and out of the shop. The garage has a full upper loft which could be finished for more living/recreation space—just a half flight up from the main level. Neighborhood Description This small development has a paved public road, is served by DSL via the phone company. Each of the lots in the development is 3-5 acres, and neighbors are close without being able to see into anyone's windows. This dead-end street sees only owner traffic. The county bus transit system will provide curbside pickup by appointment.
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