Renovated Open Concept 4 bd / 2 Ba Solar-Powered Home with Large Private Yard, Carport in North Downtown 
Renovated Open Concept 4 bd / 2 Ba Solar-Powered Home with Large Private Yard, Carport
Spacious home in North Downtown / Locust Grove neighborhood with large 22X28 open concept living, dining, and kitchen space renovated in 2020, 1.5 miles from downtown. Spread out in this homes 2,750 square feet with a large main level living space with expansive lower level walkout recreation room with huge fireplace, New (2024) kitchnette, and bedroom. Save money and help the planet with solar energy production significantly offsetting utility bills.
Innumerable custom features abound. The main kitchen boasts new soft-close cabinetry and drawers, new GE Profile stainless steel appliances, built in wine fridge, recessed smart tv above breakfast bar, and large built-in pantry. As part of the renovation, the house was painted, electrical service panel replaced, recessed lighting added, and all light fixtures updated. The living area offers a cozy fireplace, built-in cabinet storage and ample glass display shelving, large windows with blinds and draperies, and a large coat closet with shelving for seasonal or entertaining items. Off the kitchen area is located a 15X30 screened-in porch and patio space. All three bathrooms were recently renovated (note: 1 bathroom is located upstairs, 2 bathrooms on lower level). Sturdy original components of the house include oak flooring, solid wood doors, two layers of drywall for additional insulation and sound attenuation, and mid-century modern exterior design. The house contains an abundance of closet and storage areas. The lower level, with separate entrance, kitchenette. large bedroom, and off-street parking is under renovation, completing in January 2024 and can function as a large self-contained mother-in-law suite with or home office / small business space / mega man cave.
The house was commissioned for energy efficiency in 2020, which included the addition of blown-in insulation in the attic, solar panels, sealing of windows and doors, and installation of LED lighting. The home is Pearl Certified Silver - a High Performing Home. The home has been solar-powered since 2020 with a 26-panel, 8.2 KW system. The panels generate on average 700 megawatts per month, significantly offsetting utility charges. The largest spaces in the house (open concept main level living space and lower recreation room) are heated and cooled with an ultra efficient 22 Seer mini-split system powered by solar panels. The entire house is heated and cooled by an efficient 13 SEER central HVAC system, making for an overall minimal carbon footprint and low utility costs. The house is monitored with a carbon monoxide alarm, and smoke alarms.
The home is primed for indoor and outdoor entertaining with wine fridge in the kitchen, a mini fridge and bar cabinet in the carport, supplemental fridge in the laundry room, and kitchenette in the lower level recreation room. Sound attenuating insulation is installed between the lower level rec room and the upper living space. Outside, a bamboo hedge creates a privacy screen adjacent to the outdoor living space. The house sits on a fenced-in quarter acre that backs up to undevelopable open space owned by the City of Charlottesville that includes Meadow Creek and the Rivanna trail. The yard includes a fire pit, grape arbor and fruit trees and general open space and is protected from deer with deer fencing. The house is a minute walk from Meadow Creek and the Rivanna Trailhead, five minute walk to Northeast Park, and close proximity to other community amenities such as the Downtown Mall, Pen Park, and Darden Towe Park. The house has a large carport, two driveways, and ample on-street parking. 
700 Megawatts / $100 - 150 solar power average credited per month resulting significantly reduced utilities, in addition to electric powered mini-split resulting in minimal gas bill. A $3,200 security deposit is required along with proof of renters insurance. The home is offered pet-free, but may be considered on an individual basis. The no-fee application consists of credit check, references, and proof of employment.

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