265 31st Street

A NET ZERO ENERGY, GREEN HOME IN SOUTH BOULDER - "Form Marries Function" in this stunning, award-winning* home designed / built by a former National Renewable Energy Laboratory solar expert. Rooftop solar photovoltaic panels provide home's (free) electricity & rooftop solar thermal panels produce 150 degree (free) hot water. Plus, passive solar design captures free, zero-carbon heat from the winter sun & storesit in thermal mass. (Toasty radiant floor heat serves as a backup in winter.) Precisely-designed roof overhangs provide shade & natural cooling all summer (backed up by super-chilled energy-efficient evaporative cooling). Brilliant natural daylighting permeates the home.Main level features 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a wet bar, and a 100% soundproof 'flex room' - a home theater/entertainment room, music rehearsal room, workout studio, or 5th bedroom. 2nd floor features spacious vaulted ceilings above an open floorplan living room/kitchen, 2 generous bedrooms, and another bathroom. A huge 300 sq ft 2nd floor deck provides breathtaking Flatirons views.Enchanting, Santa Fe Style interior features curves, arches, built-in's, custom tile, and Knotty Pine doors, cabinets & beautiful, hand-made wood baseboards, door & window trim. Custom accent lighting throughout, for showcasing artwork.The home features above-code insulation, high-efficiency double pane windows &premium, insulating cellular shades. (Plus dozens more energy features.) Attached two-car carport protects vehicles. 3 backyard storage sheds / workshops, garden boxes & cherry trees complete this magical home in a great neighborhood near amenities and trails. YES! *Awards from City of Boulder, Boulder County, & Colorado Renewable Energy Society.*

Listing Office: Porchlight RE Group-Boulder