• 4,269 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm single story
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MLS®
$354,900
Cinder Creek, Spartanburg
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Green Before Its Time! The unassuming contemporary ext of this hm on over 2acs of wooded land threaded by a creek belies its energy efficient design. Thishm, constructed in 1985, is a efficient passive solar design. It is placed on the lot to max. southern exposure. Walls are 12" concrete block, covered w/insulation, siding or stucco, & text surfaces. An int masonry ventilated wall w/fan allows heat to be circulated fm blt in stv in GR to MR & to upstairs. Design utilizes int stairways & entry as thermal chimneys. Sun Rm & thermal mass walls (Trombe walls) on the south side of hs store heat during the day & realeaseat night. Thermal mass is designed into this hm w/liberal use of tile, concrete & special walls to max effects. In summer mo the hm is cooler than expected since the design moderated changes in ambient temp. yr rnd & greatly reduces utility bills. In 2006, the avg. mo elec bill for 4500sf hm was $131. Concrete walls withstands extreme weather conditions.
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