Land with Home for Sale in Lexington, Virginia

Situated at the base of beautiful House Mountain, nearly 40 acres on peaceful mountain property just minutes outside of Lexington! This Lee Merrill designed, passive solar home is the perfect property for someone who wants the peace of the country. In need of some renovations, this open concept cabin was designed to capitalize on the shade of the trees in the summer and and has consistently low utility bills year round. The house's design combines traditional saltbox architecture with modern energy efficient passive solar heating and cooling. A precise structure orientation and building design provides regulation of indoor temperatures. An open floor layout with large south-facing specially-coated windows that trap radiant heat indoors provides effective heating while reducing energy costs. A long sloping north-facing roof allows cold winter winds to blow harmlessly over the house. Stove and chimney pipes for a wood stove and a propane-fueled furnace for back-up are installed in the home's basement. The adjacent lot has over 20 acres to enjoy hiking and could also provide another home site. Perfect for the nature enthusiast. A paved driveway provides easy access to the house in inclement weather.