475 S. Fayle, Jean NV, 89019

Features & Amenities of 475 S. Fayle

This unique 22 acre compound that is the closest house in Nevada to the L.A. metro area. Setting the ultimate fashion trend in green applications to a residence, the enclave is totally self contained. The individual structures are the epitome of energy efficient buildings and are constructed of simply concrete, gypsum, wood and rock. The main building houses the kitchen, living, dining and bathroom; the master bedroom is it's own building and the bunk house has two bedrooms and one shared bath. The utility building contains the solar system backup, storage and the water pressure system and a gazebo has an outdoor stove for summer use. The southeast corner of the acreage was chosen for the home site since it offered endless unobstructed views of the valley to the south and each structure was placed facing 'true south' to maximize on the efficiency of the movement of the seasonal sun - high overhead in the summer avoids sun on the south facing windows yet low arching sun in the winter months permits ample sun to passively heat the stained concrete floors providing warmth into the night. Few other locations offer a vista as striking as this location with little to no structures to impede the vast desert view. Small windows on the east and west side of the main buildings are installed to eliminate a natural glare that is produced if there is only one opening to the exterior from one wall producing a pleasant light from the illuminated bright desert floor. The brightest ideas were used in the sustainable construction of the home. Wheat straw was used in its construction to create the mass needed for R-55 in the walls and ceiling that produces no radiant heat leakage into the structures. Stucco used on the outer surfaces of the buildings, eliminates moisture penetration - yet three layers of gypsum on the interior allows the straw walls to 'breathe' and pass air in and out of the straw walls. White reflective roofing material proves effective to deflect the sun's rays and avoid excessive heat building.The theme of the ranch is desert southwest with the appropriate Vigas - extensions of the beams that support the roof. The beams were 'fallen' timber from the forests of Idaho and seasoned prior to harvesting. No trees were destroyed in the construction of these homes. The functions of a home were 'pulled apart' in four separate buildings to allow the occupants to experience the desert environment as they use the home; plus, this eliminated the need for a massive retaining wall to allow a building pad large enough for one structure. The structures are stained to blend into the natural desert coloring and allow them to exist quietly with little notice. Each room is bordered by writings from literary works reflecting life in the American Desert and sets the tone for an educational experience in these wonderful surroundings. Natural materials were the priority in this construction. The concrete floors are stained with iron rich fertilizer to produce beautifully colored earth hews and is sealed to bring out its brilliance. Local rock is used in all fashions throughout the home. It provides the walkways, patios, counter tops, baseboards, showers, back splashes and walls of the gazebo. Slabs of the rock were 'sliced' and placed edge-up on the countertops to provide a smooth surface and a stunning show of craftsmanship that is unique to the kitchen. Cabinetry was specified as #3 grade, Knotty Pecan, to create a realistic ranch ambiance - there's nothing quite like it anywhere!The Ranch provides for itself. Water comes from a 450 foot well that produces 120 gallons per minute of 'pure water', as evaluated by the University of Nevada Las Vegas. An 1100 gallon storage tank resides on upper side of the structures that supplies the 80 gallon pressurized water tank in the utility building. There is a 1200 gallon septic system servicing the ranch and sunlight powers the entire compo

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