Creative,comfortable and energy efficient in an unspoiled setting!This custom home was designed and built in 1986 by the owners with "Passive House" principles in mind; south facing, east and west shading, thick walls that insulate and breathe,high mass for solar heat storage, and blending with it's natural surroundings.Natural and repurposed materials were used where possible in the construction.This tranquil homesite is located on a quiet dead end road and surrounded by many acres of hardwood forest,yet only 9 minutes Northwest of Harrisonburg.The setting is idyllic with birds, water garden/waterfall, quietness and is naturally landscaped with herbal and native plants. The first floor has a large living room/dining room, flanked by a great kitchen with lots of prep space and large efficient pantry. There is also a library/office, sunroom and full bath. The second floor has 4 bedrooms and full bath with multiple loft areas. The detached garage has an art studio above with full bath, kitchenette and an attached greenhouse on the south side. There is a tractor/wood shed, attached 15 x 28 storage building on the north side of the garage plus a small barn building with full length hay loft above. Call your agent & come see!