2024 Spring Cottage RD St Stephens Church, VA 23148

Extraordinary escape from the ordinary! Nestled in the center of 25 private and pristine acres, this meticulously crafted custom Earth Sheltered home with vaulted ceiling is a stunning one of a kind! Constructed of 10+ inches of concrete and foam with locally sourced high end renewable finishes like: PaperStone and soapstone countertops, cork and strand woven bamboo floors (durable & re-finishable), a membrane roof feeds into a cistern that can provide water to the entire home is currently used for the pond and a Heat Master Exterior Wood Heater that can heat the entire home & HWTR if desired. A well & heat pumps serve as conventional options if desired. The home is Southwest facing for winter solar capture & is extremely energy efficient. The large windows add warmth, light & a constant connection with the surrounding woods. In addition, the gourmet kitchen with an Electrolux induction/electric hybrid cooktop & Electrolux Convection oven, stainless and appliances, accent lighting. There are 2 gorgeous primary suites- one on each level & one w/ an attached Solarium! Spend time each day walking the trails lovingly carved by the current owners, for 1.5 miles you can enjoy the birds, flowers, creek, and just bathe in the nature of your own backyard! Loaded with GREEN products & technology, this home is a RARE sanctuary where sustainable living meets natural beauty. Come live your dream on these 25 peaceful chemical free acres of pine & mixed hardwoods including native plant/pollinator & terraced organic gardens and creeks! Come see what peaceful, sustainable & future forward living feels like! NEW Carrier Pump 5/20/22 w/10 year warranty, New Water HTR '21 This home is served by HIGH SPEED INTERNET (1 Gig) and a NEW on demand whole house generator '22! Total privacy but only 20 min to grocery, shopping, restaurants- and an easy commute to Richmond, Fredricksburg and surrounding areas. This home is a conservationist's dream & so thoughtfully sourced & built for quality comfort as well as efficiency.