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About
the Castle
Own
a truly unique adobe solar house designed with castle
architecture. This earth friendly house is lavishly appointed
with several green features
and is wheelchair accessible. Take advantage of this opportunity
to live in an extraordinary New Mexico real estate showplace today.
Built
in 2005, Solar Castle is designed and oriented to capture the
maximum winter passive solar heat and is protected from the north
by a large earthen berm. Electricity is provided by 2.6Kw of solar
and wind power connected with an intertie system to the grid.
Six solar hot water panels are used for domestic hot water and
radiant floor heating with a propane back up. An independent power
system works to keep utility bills to a minimum.
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Other
Features
• 4200 sq. ft.
• 3 bedrooms
• 2.5 bathrooms
• Radiant floor heating
• Massive adobe walls
• Outdoor garden
• Separate grey water system
• 5100 gallon rainwater catchment
Permaculture principles have been employed
since 2000 to reclaim much of the 6.6 acre property. Many trees
in a meadow-like setting provide shade, tranquility and wildlife
habitat. An adobe wall encloses a vegetable garden that is ideal
for an amateur gardener while a fenced garden next to the castle
provides flowers and bird life. Close by, the Rio Grande Gorge
offers hot springs, fishing and a beach with golden eagles flying
overhead.
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Clip
from Invention Nation on Discovery Channel of Solarray's
electric vehicles which includes s glimpse of the Solar Castle
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