side faces south
$2,332* savings on your annual energy costs
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At just over 1,300 square feet, Gooseberry Cove combines simple, mid-century charm with modern efficiency, convenience, and comfort.
Suited for anyone looking for compact yet luxurious one-level living, Gooseberry Cove’s layout perfectly separates public and private space, and capitalizes on passive solar heating, while maintaining a highly efficient, four-point plan.
The main entrance shares a storage-filled foyer with the attached garage, and is flanked by a highly functional laundry, half bath, mechanical and storage space separate from the main living area.
The great room is oriented east-to-west for optimal south facing windows, and the two-bedroom suite with full bath is placed to the north, with a small vestibule for privacy and sound separation.
With a three-season screen porch off the kitchen, the amount of time spent outdoors is extended, and additional space is provided for relaxing with guests, or kicking back with a hot cup of tea.
We hope you love this plan as much as we do!
Two-bedroom Gooseberry Cove Passive House features:
- Attached garage and screen porch.
- Straightforward layout.
- Passive Solar great room.
- High ceilings.
- Good south roof exposure for solar panels.
Energy Usage - 21,545 kWhrs/year
Annual Cost - $3,232/year
Built to Passive House (PHIUS)
Energy Usage - 6,000 kWhrs/year
Annual Cost - $900/year
Enjoy a $2,332* savings on your annual energy costs. *Cost estimate is based on an assumed 15 cent per kWhr price