If you are looking to find a tranquil setting conveniently located thirty minutes from Downtown Victoria then this property is for you. 220 Old Mossy Rd is located within a sensitive ecosystem and thus a covenant has been placed on the land by the Nature Conservatory of Canada. The lot is totally private and surrounded by pristine wilderness that has been carefully protected by the Highlands District. Sensitive species include: wild orchids, rock bluffs, arbutus trees, and old growth forests.
220 Old Mossy Rd is an excellent choice for the eco-friendly home buyer. The home has been built with the environment and sustainable building in mind. Read on to find out more...
Services to the property include: telephone, electricity and recycling pick up. No garbage pick-up is currently offered, but private companies can be hired.
The property is heated by both electric heat and a masonry fireplace. The electric heat was installed as a result of the insurance requirements, as the current owners primarily use the masonry heater at the centre of the home. Currently the electric heat is being used as a backup only. A convection heater in the bedroom has also been installed to help decrease the presence of dust in the home. Typically one fire a day and this is sufficient to heat the home. A masonry stove has been installed including and offers "unmatched performance, improved indoor air quality, healthy heating and reduced environmental impact" (www.tempcast.com). "A short, hot fire heats the masonry mass, which stores and radiates it back to the space slowly and evenly for many hours". The fire heats the masonry stove and not the house and this allows the heat to slowly dissipate into the living areas. Masonry heaters are environmentally friendly as they boast 99% efficiency.
The main structure of this stunning home is built from Douglas Fir logs. The two logs at the entry are cedar. The home features a durable metal roof. All the metal fasters on the roof have been hidden to extend the life expectancy and protect from any leakage.
The flooring on the main floor is Pacific Coast Maple which is a faster growing hardwood and a rapidly renewable resource. Pacific Maple provides a beautiful rustic look and can be used without compromising the environment. Upstairs the flooring is Red Alder. This wood is the "most underutilized species in the history of British Columbia Forestry" (www.woodlandflooring.com). Throughout the home the vaulted ceilings have been built from Pine and the flooring in the master bedroom features Blue Mountain Pine Floors. This material is salvaged from trees killed by the Mountain Pine Beetle which thought to be a product of global warming. "The Natural Blue Stain creates a unique character when properly harvested, dried and milled. Since the trees are virtually dead and will eventually begin to fall down" (www.woodlandsflooring.com) this is another carefully selected environmentally friendly building material.
All windows and doors are custom built by K.W. Doors & Windows, a local award winning manufacturer who specializes is superior quality West Coast designed products. Velux is a market leader is skylight technology, and no expense was spared when selecting the skylights for this custom home. These skylights actually rotate into the home for easy cleaning.
The landscaping echoes the pristine natural setting. At entry lava-stone has been used and the property provides a garden and 8.34 acres of land to explore. All the water drainage is directed towards the lower garden to save on water usage.
The home is wired for 220 amps and the basement was originally wired for a kiln and so could be used as a suite as it has enough power for a second kitchen. The property boasts an on-demand hot water system in the utility room. The property has been wired for a generator but they have not installed one at this time.
For additional information on the property or to request a copy of the floorplan please call either Christina Ellis or Jerad Daniels at 250-384-8124.
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