265 31st Street

A NET ZERO ENERGY, GREEN HOME IN SOUTH BOULDER - Form Marries Function in this stunning, award-winning* home designed / built by a former National Renewable Energy Laboratory solar expert. Rooftop solar photovoltaic panels provide home's (free) electricity and rooftop solar thermal panels produce 150 degree (free) hot water. Plus, passive solar design captures free, zero-carbon heat from the winter sun and storesit in thermal mass. (Toasty radiant floor heat serves as a backup in winter.) Precisely-designed roof overhangs provide shade and natural cooling all summer (backed up by super-chilled energy-efficient evaporative cooling). Brilliant natural daylighting permeates the home.Main level features 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a wet bar, and a 100% soundproof 'flex room' - a home theater/entertainment room, music rehearsal room, workout studio, or 5th bedroom. 2nd floor features spacious vaulted ceilings above an open floorplan living room/kitchen, 2 generous bedrooms, and another bathroom. A huge 300 sq ft 2nd floor deck provides breathtaking Flatirons views.Enchanting, Santa Fe Style interior features curves, arches, built-in's, custom tile, and Knotty Pine doors, cabinets and beautiful, hand-made wood baseboards, door and window trim. Custom accent lighting throughout, for showcasing artwork.The home features above-code insulation, high-efficiency double pane windows andpremium, insulating cellular shades. (Plus dozens more energy features.) Attached two-car carport protects vehicles. 3 backyard storage sheds / workshops, garden boxes and cherry trees complete this magical home in a great neighborhood near amenities and trails. YES! *Awards from City of Boulder, Boulder County, and Colorado Renewable Energy Society.*