Brand New Kitchen
New cabinets offer plenty of storage space. New energy efficient appliances reduce power usage. New tile floors are beautiful and durable.
Outdoor Living
The spacious deck provides plenty of room for gathering with friends and relaxing with family.
The large windows bring the outside into the living room. Enjoy the mountain forest from your comfortable home.
Scenic View
The view from the front deck shows the mountains of the Cullasaja River Valley.
Cozy Interior
The large picture window looks out from the living room over the deck into the forest beyond.
The cabin is wired for internet and satellite tv. An electric fireplace creates a charming atmosphere.
Centrally located in Western North Carolina between Franklin and
Highlands in Macon County, this mountain cabin is cozy and comfortable with low
energy bills! Situated in a quiet neighborhood with a scenic mountain view,
the driveway is paved to the front door with a newly enlarged parking
area. The nearby Cullasaja River offers swimming, tubing and fishing as well as
majestic waterfalls.
This home has been remodeled
with energy efficiency as
a main goal. All sheetrock was removed and interior framing was inspected. Roof
framing required repair and an engineer's approval. Extensive air-sealing was
required. Walls were made thicker to allow more insulation. New insulation was
installed in the attic and under the floor. A plastic vapor barrier was
installed in the crawlspace. New electical wiring was installed along with all-new
plumbing. Gutter drains were rerouted and a French drain
was intalled to reduce moisture levels around the house. The home's third-party
certified, Energy Star rating proves energy efficiency measures were effective!
Drive
up to the door of your one bedroom, one bath mountain home. A full-size kitchen
opens to the living room. The bathroom features a laundry area with vast amounts
of storage in cabinets. Tile floors in the kitchen and bathroom are beautiful
and durable. The bedroom is comfortably sized with a spacious walk-in
closet for more storage options. Carpeted floors in the living room and
bedroom are a comfortable choice. Energy Star rated windows bring natural light into every room
in the house and offer a view of wildlife and the changing seasons.
With its
convenient location and energy efficient living, this home is a great choice for a
vacation getaway, a single person, as a starter home for a young couple. Universal
design features including levers for doors, wide doorways and one-level living also make
this a perfect fit for a retirees.
Asking price is $139,000
For sale by owner
Owner financing is available for qualified buyers
A Winter Sun green home reduces homeowner’s energy bills and
future costs, minimizes the building’s environmental impact, and
affects the family’s health for the better.
Ductless MiniSplit
This heating and cooling unit operates like a heat pump but uses no ductwork.
This is an extremely efficient appliance because there are no ducts to leak air.
Air Sealing
The most effective way to increase a building's efficiency is
with proper air sealing. This will keep conditioned air where you are
paying for it: inside! Don't spend thousands on other "energy savers"
while hundreds slip out through small cracks.
Insulated Structure
All penetrations in the wall were sealed with spray foam. Walls were built out to
accomodate thicker insulation. New insulation was installed in the floor and attic.
Window Details
Energy Star windows must be installed properly to take full advantage of energy
savings. On the left, windows are insulated and air sealed with spray foam then taped to resist
moisture and for additional air sealing.
Big Back Yard
Plenty of room to take advantage of the outdoors with a horseshoe pit or a summer garden!
A nicely flat backyard is a precious commodity in the mountains.
Third Party Testing
Vandemusser Design
tests the home for Energy Star
Certification. Adequate ventilation is
extremely important to ensure the health of occupants, maintain
comfortable temperature and humidity and maximize energy savings.
Master Bedroom and Bathroom
The door to the bedroom is an original door from the cabin, lovingly and painstakingly
restored: single-pane glass meshes with the rustic wood ceiling. On the right, tile floors
continue in the bath and laundry combo room.
Laundry Area
There's plenty of room for storage in the easily accessible laundry area of this mountain
cabin. A convenient countertop provides a functional surface when needed. A Panasonic Whisper
Green whole-house ventilation fan provides fresh air.
Winter Sun Construction, LLC
