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21 Field Street - West Cambridge
Offered at $1,795,000
Newly built in 2007 for maximum efficiency from sustainable materials all with health in mind- - H/ERV filtration, nontoxic materials throughout and excellent ventilation. This home is the first LEED® Platinum certified home in Massachusetts enjoying solar energy and solar hot water generated on the roof among 60 other sustainable features throughout. Located in West Cambridge with easy commuting and access to the Red Line Train, Huron Village and beautiful parks. An expansive open living/dining and kitchen layout with high ceilings. The kitchen has granite countertops with maple cabinets, an exhaust hood & induction range. All rooms have a ceiling fan & there are two split Air Conditioners. The private outside amenities are outstanding with a lush private patio off the living area to a beautiful large private manicured yard and garden. There is a large roof deck off the third-floor loft room that also has a separate office nook. The primary bedroom has incredible light with two closets and an ensuite bath. The second bedroom is on the 2nd level with a stack laundry, linen closet, and an additional full bathroom. The basement area is 480 sq.ft. of total gross area. Off-Street Parking for 1-2 Tandem cars with outlet for EV charging.
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LEED® Platinum Certified
Details - A Note from the Seller
I would like to tell you a little bit about my home. I designed and constructed it in 2007 to be the most sustainable house in Massachusetts - the first house in the state and, at the time, only the 12th house in the United States to achieve a LEED® Platinum Certification.
There are more than 60 sustainability features incorporated into the structure – all of which contribute to a more comfortable, healthy, and energy-saving living environment. Here are just a few:
Air Fresh: The house is equipped with an Energy/Heat Recovery Ventilation (E/HRV) system that brings into the bedrooms filtered fresh air 20 minutes of every hour to improve interior air quality.
Air Conditioning: There are two Fujitsu “split AC units” in the stairwell. Normally the ceiling fans in each room will take care of cooling during most warm weather days.
Fans: Each room is equipped with a ceiling fan. In the living room and master bedroom the fans are state-of-the-art multi-speed remote controlled fans by BIG ASS Fans. During warm weather, the fan is generally sufficient to reduce temperatures to a comfortable level in all but a few very hot days.
Heating: Each room is equipped with a thermostat to control the radiant floor heating system. To save energy and greenhouse gases, simply reduce the temperature to 60 during while you’re away and then raise to a comfortable level when you return. The boiler is manufactured by the German company, Weissmann, one of the most energy-efficient and reliable boilers on the market.
Laundry: A Bosch washer and dryer are on the second floor.
Parking: Two off-street parking spaces with a convenient outlet to charge an EV.
Smoke alarms: Every room is equipped with a smart Nest smoke alarm and CO detector. They are centrally connected so if the alarm goes off in one room, it will trigger alarms in all rooms.
Appliances: all new or almost new Bosch induction stove (two years), refrigerator, and dishwasher (two months).
Ventilation for the bathrooms: There is a control panel in every bathroom to start the ventilation. Press once to run for 20 minutes. Press twice for 40 minutes and three times for 60 minutes. If you do nothing, it automatically draws out the air for 20 minutes every hour.
Windows: Because of the HRV system and fresh air is circulated for 20 minutes every hour, you rarely will feel the need to open the windows for fresh air. Note that windows and doors are triple-glazed. Many windows are “awnong windows” that enable them to stay open while not allowing rain in.
Solar System: There are 21 photovoltaic panels LG 320s on the front roof that were expected to produce 1,485kWh/yr. The current owner has not paid anything for electricity in over a year. There is also a solar hot water system on the roof that reduces natural gas consumption.
Insulation: The house is very heavily insulated with Icynene. ICYNENE is a 100% water-blown, closed-cell, medium-density spray foam insulation and air barrier material. It has performance advantages such as high insulation R-value, vapor retarder, and its ability to deliver additional load capacity in a structure resulting in long-term building protection. Windows are triple-glazed. Basement sills, walls, and floor are also insulated.
Roof deck: on the third floor is made of mahogany
Roof: is made of steel.
Landscaping: Mostly native and indigenous plant species that require little or no maintenance. Most stormwater is absorbed on-site.
Perimeter fence and garden shed: installed two years ago at a cost of $60k, along with the retaining wall that supports it along the side and rear.
Gas fireplace in living room
There are more than 60 sustainability features incorporated into the structure – all of which contribute to a more comfortable, healthy, and energy-saving living environment. Here are just a few:
- Solar energy and solar hot water are generated on the roof – hot water is first heated by the sun and supplemented as needed by the gas boiler. The tank in the basement holds the warm water.
- All paints, adhesives, and chemicals are without volatile organic compounds (VOCs), known carcinogens
- All wood products were harvested from certified, ecologically managed forests (FSC)
- Energy-saving windows, walls, and heating system
- Two sump pumps in the basement with a French drain.
- H/EVR filtered air ventilation that filters the air twice and passes through a HALO-LED Whole Home in-Duct Air Purifier – which is an ultraviolent light to kill odors, bacteria and viruses.
- Fire suppression system and tested two months ago
- Garden shed installed in 2020, solid pine and artist designed
Air Fresh: The house is equipped with an Energy/Heat Recovery Ventilation (E/HRV) system that brings into the bedrooms filtered fresh air 20 minutes of every hour to improve interior air quality.
Air Conditioning: There are two Fujitsu “split AC units” in the stairwell. Normally the ceiling fans in each room will take care of cooling during most warm weather days.
Fans: Each room is equipped with a ceiling fan. In the living room and master bedroom the fans are state-of-the-art multi-speed remote controlled fans by BIG ASS Fans. During warm weather, the fan is generally sufficient to reduce temperatures to a comfortable level in all but a few very hot days.
Heating: Each room is equipped with a thermostat to control the radiant floor heating system. To save energy and greenhouse gases, simply reduce the temperature to 60 during while you’re away and then raise to a comfortable level when you return. The boiler is manufactured by the German company, Weissmann, one of the most energy-efficient and reliable boilers on the market.
Laundry: A Bosch washer and dryer are on the second floor.
Parking: Two off-street parking spaces with a convenient outlet to charge an EV.
Smoke alarms: Every room is equipped with a smart Nest smoke alarm and CO detector. They are centrally connected so if the alarm goes off in one room, it will trigger alarms in all rooms.
Appliances: all new or almost new Bosch induction stove (two years), refrigerator, and dishwasher (two months).
Ventilation for the bathrooms: There is a control panel in every bathroom to start the ventilation. Press once to run for 20 minutes. Press twice for 40 minutes and three times for 60 minutes. If you do nothing, it automatically draws out the air for 20 minutes every hour.
Windows: Because of the HRV system and fresh air is circulated for 20 minutes every hour, you rarely will feel the need to open the windows for fresh air. Note that windows and doors are triple-glazed. Many windows are “awnong windows” that enable them to stay open while not allowing rain in.
Solar System: There are 21 photovoltaic panels LG 320s on the front roof that were expected to produce 1,485kWh/yr. The current owner has not paid anything for electricity in over a year. There is also a solar hot water system on the roof that reduces natural gas consumption.
Insulation: The house is very heavily insulated with Icynene. ICYNENE is a 100% water-blown, closed-cell, medium-density spray foam insulation and air barrier material. It has performance advantages such as high insulation R-value, vapor retarder, and its ability to deliver additional load capacity in a structure resulting in long-term building protection. Windows are triple-glazed. Basement sills, walls, and floor are also insulated.
Roof deck: on the third floor is made of mahogany
Roof: is made of steel.
Landscaping: Mostly native and indigenous plant species that require little or no maintenance. Most stormwater is absorbed on-site.
Perimeter fence and garden shed: installed two years ago at a cost of $60k, along with the retaining wall that supports it along the side and rear.
Gas fireplace in living room
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