Beauty and Design - A Artistic Masterpiece:
The beauty and design of the home is beyond words and needs to be experienced to truly understand. The house has tall ceilings with large 100 year old beams that were reclaimed from a bridge in Utah. Gleaming hardwood floors, top-of-the-line custom faux finishes, high quality custom cabinetry, and an unbeatable combination and wise use of rich heart fur, walnut and birch woods throughout are just some of the elegant amenities of this sumptuous living environment. The Light House offers a full sensory environment enhanced by inspirational natural and handmade architectural essentials: egg-shaped door knobs, pebble stone walls, hammered tin lights from Asia, custom furniture, mosaic tulip fountains, hand carved doors & banisters. Extensive custom trellises & 'weathered' rustic fencing. The Light House also incorporates the principles of Feng Shui to create an environment that is energetically aligned promoting harmony, serenity, creativity and vitality.
Green Architecture:
The Light House offers the following elements of 'Green Architecture': It is positioned on the site for windows to take advantage of winter sun heating and summer shade cooling. The entrance is protected from direct summer sun and the south windows and door glass have summer shade cooling. There is maximum insulation in the ceilings and exterior walls. The windows are energy efficient. There are ceiling fans throughout. 50% of the lumber is from certified sustainable sources. The stone and flagstone used throughout are materials from regionally extracted sources. The counter tops are custom dyed concrete. The interior paints are nontoxic. The ceramic tile and natural stone are installed with low toxic mastic and grout. The car port is detached. Water-based finishes are used on floors and woodwork. The casework is formaldehyde-free. The irrigation system has rainwater sensors so vegetation is not watered during rains. Non toxic cleaners/scents are used throughout the house.
Outdoors:
The grounds are fully landscaped and include an herb garden, jasmine court yard, lawn areas, fruit tree orchard, rose gardens and bamboo. There are two ponds; one with large goldfish and the other native frogs. There is a real mud kiva on your short walk down to beautiful oak creek (200 steps). At Oak Creek you will find a private area to swim, explore and relax. Also, there are 4 hanging outdoor beds; a wonderful way to siesta in Sedona's temperate climate. One full size hanging bed comes with its own fireplace and table. There are patios and outdoor seating including a large propane grill. The home is located on the south end of town and is at the end of a road to give lots of privacy.
Other Activities:
Hot Air Balloon Rides
