323 Ravens Way

Description

Nature, Art, Architecture, Practicality, Self Sustaining meet. 2 Beautiful Structures. Private and Proximate. House~1,000 sq ft: open floor plan spanning living, dining, & kitchen area; 2BR, one is loft; 1 bath with tile shower, great decks. Mitsubishi heat/AC units and cozy woodstove. Multiuse Building: ~1,500 sq ft, featuring ~822 sq ft south-facing studio with 15 ft ceilings; foyer, guestroom/office, bathroom, 144 sq ft deck. Dwellings are light-filled with exquisite windows. Property includes ~4,000 sq ft of connected workshops, storage areas, & greenhouse. Garden, orchard, 3 rain water cistern collection systems enhance a sustainable lifestyle. Built with Best Green Building Practices. ~1.25 level acres, surrounded by trees. Good parking, garage. 6.5 miles from Lewisburg.323 Ravens Way, Ronceverte, Wv 24970 Live, work, and play in a truly "green" and artist inspired environment. Located only 6.5 miles out of Lewisburg, this property offers endless opportunities as a residence, a business, a movement (yoga/dance/fitness/music/performance/massage/spa) retreat, bed and breakfast, multiple family living, or a vacation getaway. The property is located close to the Greenbrier River for a quick afternoon swim, kayak, or fishing excursion. The 1.25+ acre property is located on the outskirt of a 75 acre farm, completely buffered by beautiful large trees, and accented with outdoor art and gathering circles. The approach to the abode has a large gravel parking area, handcrafted wooden car shed and a unique metal announcing gong. No chemicals are used on this property. All paints used are Zero VOC. The studio, built in 2007, was built with soy-based spray-in insulation. 3 rain water cistern collection systems, provide 6,000 gallon water storage. The House: The house, originally built in 1930, was completely redesigned and renovated in 1997. Cathedral ceilings, large windows, a loft with a solid cherry ladder, bamboo and cork floors, large light well, garden dining deck, and welcoming front porch show fine attention to detail. Special House Features: 1. Heat sources include: a. Dec 2014, installed 2 Mitsubishi Split Heat/AC units with a heat pump. A third wall unit can be added. Installed by Childers Enterprises. b. Wood stove, located in the open living space, provides ample heat, but now serves as a backup. c. Paintable panel wall electric heaters artistically blend into the walls and boost warmth on cool early morning temperatures. d. The large, 11'x6' light well in the kitchen ceiling makes the gloomiest day bright. 2. All walkways between buildings are covered with roofs. The Studio Features: The 1300 sq ft Studio Building, built in 2007, is the fulfillment of the owner's lifelong dream. She holds a Masters Degree in Dance, is a 20 year certified yoga teacher, and is an athlete. The foundation for the design of the Studio comes from her travels to retreat and yoga centers around the world. Special details: The studio is divided into 4 spaces: the entryway/waiting room, the grand south-facing studio, a bathroom with a tiled shower, and a guest room which can double as a second artist studio/ workshop/office. 1. The Studio is passive solar, light filled, room boasting 11 Ft and 15 Ft ceilings. The design of the south facing overhang blocks summer sun and allows maximum winter sun exposure. 2. There are two engineered covered bridge-design ceiling trusses. The Lattice Truss ceiling design was inspired by the design of the Hern's Mill. 3. The Studio floor is a floating floor, created from local lumber, performance quality design, and a Zero VOC poly finish. 4. The building is heated by a Temp-Cast Masonry Heater, a design often used in Scandinavia and Canada. The heater is made of fire brick and is highly efficient, burning for 24 hours. Auxiliary paintable electric wall units are strategically positioned as a heat source when the Temp-Cast is not needed. 5. Bathroom features a large tile and stone floor shower. 6. Bosch clothes washer. 7. Greenhouse under the studio deck. 8. Greenhouse and workshop share a chimney which could be used if needed. Not currently hooked up. 9. Studio needs a new submersible water pressure pump. Water is off in studio. On demand hot water heater. Workshops and Storage Spaces: See Documents for complete listing of Storage areas. Designed by a creative builder/artist, these areas, approximately 3,939 sq ft, create excellent storage and workshops, yet are positioned to blend into the property. The Grounds: 1. Pathways 2. Fenced Garden 3. Fenced Orchard 4. Gathering circles 5. Welcoming yard and landscape Total water storage: 6,000 gal Total Freezeproof storage (drainable garden water tank) 3,000 gal Septic System: Septic tank is 1000 gal, extra long drainfield, both buildings share septic Items conveying: Masonry Heater Two Chest Freezers