“Dream Home” 2010 Parade of Homes
955 Crescent Moon Drive, Golden, Colorado 80401
by A. D. Wolff & Associates, Inc., Custom Homes
Welcome to this brand new solar powered state of the art energy efficient custom home situated on two nicely treed acres in Genesee Estates. Just 25 minutes from downtown Denver, 10 minutes from shopping in Bergen Park or Denver West, and 40 minutes from downhill skiing, this home with mountain recreation literally outside its doorstep, is still conveniently located to city amenities.
Prior to entering this unique home, you immediately notice how the home works with its surroundings, with regard to its siting, views, access, and privacy. Walking onto the dramatic flagstone entry bridge, two active solar arrays, each one supplying alternative energy, are partially visible on the south facing concrete tile roof. One produces up to 80% of the home’s electrical energy needs, while the other produces up to 99% of the home’s hot water usage and also up to half of the home’s in-floor slab radiant heating.
Upon arriving inside the air-lock entry, you will see the stunning southern foothills vistas all the way to Pikes Peak. Energy efficient Andersen Windows frame these picture perfect views as you move into the open living floor plan incorporating the great room-dining area with the kitchen-nook, and outside flagstone terrace area. This south facing home also provides passive solar gain. There is an extensive use of heat conducting natural stone flooring and an inset of sustainable Lyptus hardwood flooring in the dining area. The Crystal cabinetry everywhere in the house is also made from environmentally friendly Lyptus woods, with full extension, soft-closing drawers and doors. The kitchen appliances, including an Energy Star rated dishwasher, are provided by Sub Zero, Sharp, and Kitchen Aid. A pull out microwave drawer in the granite top island is nicely concealed. Kohler fixtures and Delta faucets can be seen throughout the kitchen and bathroom areas. An indoor-outdoor fireplace invites you onto an environmentally friendly Trex deck with expansive mountain views. A main floor master suite, also with Lyptus hardwood floors, complete with fireplace, sitting area, and adjoining deck, leads to a convenient bathroom, walk-in closet, and laundry room layout. A finished 3-car garage, handy mudroom area, an over-sized walk-in pantry, and an elegant powder room compliment the main floor livability.
As you make your way down to the walkout lower level, you will be greeted by Stainmaster sustainable and recyclable luxurious carpet. The spacious recreation and game room areas with 10 foot high ceilings focus on the magnificent views, wet bar, and stone fireplace. Two bedrooms, each with their own adjoining bathrooms, plus a bonus room that can be utilized as an additional bedroom, home office, exercise room, or hobby area, complete this lower level living area. A third lower level bathroom is roughed-in as an option.
The mechanical room is a tour unto itself. Here, state of the art technology exhibits this home’s alternative energy components. The solar photo-voltaic electric panel read out informs you of how much electric energy the panels have produced, as well as how many pounds of carbon emissions have been reduced by generating solar electric power instead of utilizing fossil fuels from Xcel Energy. The house is net metered, meaning that excess electrical energy produced by the solar panels is sent back to Xcel Energy, reducing the home’s energy bill accordingly. The solar pre-heated water tanks provide the heating and domestic hot water usage needs. The latest high efficiency wall hung boiler acts as a back up to this domestic hot water system.
This 4,117 square foot of finished living area home features a low maintenance hard coat stucco exterior and powder coated wrought iron railings. A hybrid batt and foam insulation package keeps energy usage low. Safety features include a complete home fire sprinkler system, back up home generator, and gated community. The main floor central air conditioning provides added comfort. Water and sewer is provided by the Genesee Water and Sanitation District.
The price of $1,495,000 includes a one-year membership to Mt. Vernon Country Club and substantial solar and energy tax credits.
The builder of this extraordinary and innovative dream home is A.D. Wolff & Associates, Inc. In business since 1980, they have constructed over 120 new custom homes, and remodeled and added additions to over 60 homes in the Colorado Front Range area. The owner, Alan Wolff, is involved with all aspects of the project working directly with his clients to insure success. The architect for this dream home is Carl Bruckman, owner, and full time licensed architect of Bruckman Architects, who has worked with A. D. Wolff & Associates, Inc. since 1981 to create individual custom home designs. In addition, various other architects engage A. D. Wolff & Associates, Inc. to build their architectural plans for their clients.
A. D. Wolff & Associates, Inc. approaches the design and construction of a custom home integrating site sensitivity, client’s needs, and financial requirements. While certain features are evident in most of their custom homes, like efficient use of space, quality construction, and superior craftsmanship, each one is designed and built to a particular client’s specifications. Their unique custom design-build concept will control costs, maintain quality, and insure project continuity. Their on-site supervision with sub contractors, craftsmen, and suppliers many of whom have worked with A. D. Wolff & Associates, Inc. since the 1980’s, generates attention to detail, competitive pricing, and reliability. Their comprehensive warranty program backs up its well-known reputation for follow-up and customer satisfaction. Custom home references and previews are available by calling 303-526-1964. Visit them on their website at www.adwolffcustomhomes.com, to view their photo gallery and virtual home tour.