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Set in the Black Forest area of Colorado Springs, this eco-friendly property was largely built by its owners with their own hands, and it now carries a $1.3 million price tag. Tucked away on a lush, green parcel in Colorado Springs’ Black Forest, the residence was hand-crafted in 1997 from more than 1,500 recycled tyres, mud, aluminium cans and glass bottles. Construction took the sellers nearly three years, and the listing agent, Jennifer Browne of The Fletcher Team & Associates, told Realtor that they did 90 per cent of the work themselves.
The home’s energy efficiency comes from passive and active solar design, a rubber membrane roof and a stucco exterior, along with slanted windows lining the front of the house and five skylights that provide natural light, according to the listing. A mud home built with tyres in Colorado has come to market, offering buyers a rare chance to own a sustainable earth home made from recycled materials. For anyone searching for self-sustaining homes or unique properties in Colorado, it is a genuine standout. Read on to discover how it was built, how it stays comfortable, what its interiors and grounds offer, and why nature lovers are its target buyers. She described the project as a strong labour of love. More than two decades on, the sellers are ready to hand the home to a buyer seeking a self-sustaining dwelling designed for comfort. Image: Elite Home Tours
The 6.81-acre (about 2.76-hectare) parcel offers ample room for expansion or the creation of a compound-style estate. At present, it holds a two-car garage, cross-fenced acreage designed for horses, a 23-stall barn with hay storage, a heated tack shed with water, storage outbuildings, a fenced dog area and a pond. The home came to market at $1,299,900.
Browne told Realtor that the next buyer will be someone who wants to feel connected to nature and more a part of the earth, although she added that the property could just as easily serve as a primary or secondary residence, a rental or a retreat, and could appeal to investors as well as those seeking a sustainable home.