1615 SE Bethel St

The original footprint of this beautiful home was built in 1970. The seller, a craftsman/remodeling contractor, had previously owned the house and re-purchased it in 2004. Before moving back into their home, the house was completely gutted down to the studs and sub-floor. The entire floor plan was altered and enlarged with a front porch and two additions to the rear, flanking a large all season patio with a vaulted Lexan roof. The house was rebuilt as an accessible green home with entirely new roofing, wiring, plumbing, insulation, drywall, low VOC paint, doors, windows and all fixtures and appliances. All external walls were extended to 6" deep, and the walls, floor and ceiling are fully insulated. There is radiant floor heating throughout the home, covered with either hardwood or Marmoleum flooring, and controlled on three different zones. All of the windows are insulated, and the home is served by a LifeBreath heat recovery ventilation system. There are two sky-lights and a solar-tube over the kitchen island. All doors are solid core and interior walls adjacent to bed and bathrooms are insulated for sound. The house stays cool, even in the heat of summer, due to the majestic maples to the west of the house. Opening the front windows and patio doors allows the evening breezes to cool the house at night, and closing the house up during the day keeps the cool air in. There is also an automatic attic fan, which evacuates hot air from above the living space as needed. The living room and kitchen area were designed to comfortably host large gatherings. The current owners have hosted a series of monthly house concerts, comfortably accommodating up to 65 people. The home has a large master with walk-thru closet to a bath with an accessible shower and a large second bedroom with adjacent bath with tub (buyer could divide the second bedroom if desired).The property includes a free standing 900 SF shop/studio/office building (office with separate entrance), and a hen house behind; an insulated 16' yurt for guests; a fire pit and an above ground swimming pool with adjacent deck. The shop is insulated and includes an enclosed partial loft with most of the work area vaulted. The adjacent office is double insulated from the shop area, is carpeted, well lit and ventilated and includes built-in A/C and hard-wired internet to the cable box.The entirely private, fully fenced back yard also includes 8 large organic raised garden beds for seasonal plantings. Mature edibles include raspberries, strawberries, rhubarb and grapes. There is ample room for yard games and lawn to mow. All the neighbors are quiet and respectful.