$689,000 Luxury Redefined: LEED Platinum Residence is Tops in Sustainability
** ML# 8101863 ** Contact David Todd at Roots Realty ** 503-267-4197 **
2600 square feet 3 BR, 2 BA Built in 2008
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As GREEN as it gets! 2600 s.f of comfort, ease and adaptability. 3 bedroom 2 bath home features open-plan living areas with tons of natural light. Radiant heat floors benefit in comfort and conservation, as do efficiencies from water heating system, and Energy Star windows. The loft-style look features floating concrete counters, locally sourced rough-sawn beams, gorgeous Pacific Madrone butcher block counters; and beefy timber stair treads made from a tree that had to go to make way for the house. Delight in the custom cabinets, induction cooktop, convection ovens, high-end appliances, hot water accelerator, and built-in recycling center. Natural finishes in the home eliminate indoor air pollution found in most new homes from offgassing products so you’ll BREATHE easy here. Sound doable? That’s only the beginnning of the story! The superlatives that can be attributed to this home stem from its LEED Platinum status:
• Super-insulated envelope and ground-source heat pump minimize energy demand , and OPTIONAL 6kW solar array* maximizes energy generation
• Fully permitted potable rainwater system for nearly 100% self-sufficiency (6,000gal. underground cistern means low to zero water bills at least October - July)
• Extremely durable, low-maintenance, non-toxic materials and finishes
• Locally sourced, sustainable materials throughout
• Flexible floorplan will accommodate a wide range of lifestyles
• All within minutes of the city and just steps to Tryon Creek State Park
Located in Southwest Portland with a beautiful southern exposure. Space includes upstairs loft, dedicated office space. The 600sf bonus space allows the OPTION to build out as an apartment, master suite, or studio*. As your life and needs change, this floorplan can adapt with you. Leave the commute behind--live, work, play, and entertain at home.
Visit www.TheLeapFrogHouse.com where you’ll find detailed info on the heat pump, solar system OPTION, potable rainwater system and build-to-suit OPTION You’ll also find a description of the brilliant, collaborative forethought that has gone into designing this home and its unique systems.
** ML# 8101863 ** Contact David Todd at Roots Realty ** 503-267-4197 **
* PRICING OPTIONS AT: http://www.rootsrealty.com/ForSale/541_SW_Maplecrest_Ct_Description.htm
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Accredited Home Stager Paula Springer and the Key Elements Staging Crew partnered with the broker and seller to prepare this property for sale. Leveraging existing features and benefits with cost effective enhancements, we specialize in consultations for sellers of all kinds, whether in occupied listings or vacant properties. Where is your WOW factor? Count on our experience and creativity to find it and show it off so everyone falls in love with it.
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11 Comments on 541 SW Maplecrest, Portland, OR - As GREEN as it gets!
This house makes me relax just looking at the photos. I bet it is amazing in person.
Paula ~ This looks like a great home. Could you let us know, did you incorporate "green" practices into the staging?
Nice listing Paula. It is green AND beautiful.
Maureen, Sorry to go away so long...I will provide answer to question soon which in general is YES.
Maureen,
At last I have returned to you with an answer, but found it way too long and fashioned it as another blog. Kindly go to this blog for my reply and I would love to hear our or any other comments on how you are doing at greening stagings in the field and within the business.
http://activerain.com/blogsview/860981/How-Green-the-LeapFrog-Staging
AND HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! HERE'S TO A BRIGHT 2009 WITH PROMISING NEW HORIZONS
JUST lovely and so appropo to the house style and elements. LOVE your work my dear. But then I knew you were talented. I did read your follow up post, it's very good too.
I would be interested in hearing what Maureen is doing as well. Share, do share.
Beautiful work Paula. Your choice of natural products, colorful accessories, and textures really compliment the homes interior. I know that sometimes we stage "light" green when we don't even know it - for example with cotton fabrics, fruit, shells, woods, etc. You have created warmth and interest in an area that could have been cold. It's exciting to see a huge amount of technological advances that are emerging in a way to create a whole new "stamp" on our world. We have come a long way from just flourescent lightbulbs and low VOC paints. Leap Frog Along!
Maggie- Glad you stopped by. The house really is amazingly cool.
Maureen - You have inspired an entire new post. Thank YOU!
Pete - The owners, architects and builders all did such a fabulous job on the LeapFrog house indeed.
Terrylynn - Much thanks for visiting. Yes lets share all we can about moving sustainability forward.
Mary - Boy Howdy have we come a long way. Still a ways to go...waiting for price of new green upholstered goods to be reasonable!
Paula-
You might check in with Mastercraft Furniture - I know they were exploring environmentallyt friendly fabrics for some of their lines. Just a thought. I told them if I was going to do more business with them, they will need to pursue that!
This home is awesome. I would love to see more homes like this in my area.
Great one.. Very cool and best place to live..
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