Organic/Sustainable Living House and Property for Sale

2007-04-28T09:21:00.000-07:00

Portugal Cove, Newfoundland, Canada

1/2 acre beautifully landscaped property with craftsman cottage home & 2 story workshop

* Features:
Stunning 2 story cottage style house
Detached 16' x 20' workshop/garage with 2nd floor loft
Organic gardens
Low maintaince
Built above CMHC's Healthy Home standards
Suitable for allergy suffers/environmentally sensitive.

* Potential:
Full time residence
Gardening
Office
Artist’s/Photographers studio
Woodworking shop
Retreat

This house and property are ideal for people who wish to live in a beautiful, natural setting yet at the same time is within 7 minutes of the St. John's international airport and 10 minutes of downtown St. John’s, capital City. Have your home, detached workshop and loft office/studio all on one property, watch the spectacular sunrise over the mountains and the airport from the master suite. Professionally landscaped with lots of Bell Island stone.

LOCATION:
In Scenic Portugal Cove, friendly people, small shops and tourism.
Minutes from the Bell Island ferry, a beautiful scenic small island.
Many hiking and berry picking areas within walking distance.
10 minutes from downtown St. John’s.

BUILDINGS:
2 Story Garage/Workshop with deck & 320 sqft studio loft above that has 12' cathedral ceiling, both wired with seperate panel & electricity.
Workshop roofline ideal for solar incorporation
Greenhouse/pet house 6’ x 10’ at rear with secure fenced area and gate.

HOUSE:
Custom designed and built in 2004, approximately 1950 sq. ft on 3 floors This 1 1/2 story home features an open concept style with potential to create different living spaces as needs arise.

Home has ceramic tile with natural cement grout throughout for easy cleaning.
Kiln dried pine and spruce walls and ceiling; no need for painting.
NF Styro Insulation covered in poly, no fiberglass or formaldehyde in the home.
Solid pine kitchen cabinets custom constructed by master craftsman with no glues or press-board whatsoever, finished in zero-voc paint.
2” thick solid natural river-stone countertops and tempered glass shelving in cabinets.
Large south-facing windows provide warm sun all winter and natural light for artistic pursuits.
Walk in closets in the foyer, master bedroom and basement, large closets and storage spaces .
There is a half bathroom on the main floor with another full bathroom on the top floor.
Currently the house is arranged to have two bedrooms and a sleeping/lounging loft.
Unfinished basement with a third full finished bathroom, second washer & dryer hook-up, potential for extra bedrooms, in-law suite or apartment.
Electric heat, Venmar HRV, green foam HW boiler, no synthetic chemicals have been used on the property.

This home will be available for sale in 2008.

We are currently in the process of building another home and hobby farm. We anticipate it will be complete in the spring of 2008 and will then be listing this home with an agent.

For more information feel free to contact us

Photos of Home & Garden

2007-04-28T08:42:00.000-07:00

House & Property

Side Entrance

Steps to Workshop

2 story worskop with deck &
Greenhouse/Pet house and fenced area at the rear

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Landscape

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Interior

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Kitchen

Staircase with plant ledge

Master Bedroom

Living area

Home For Sale

Organic/Sustainable Living House and Property for Sale

Photos of Home & Garden