4781 Fish Factory Road, Southport, NC 28461

This home integrates energy efficient technology and sustainable building practices to create a comfortable, healthy living environment. It is engineered to save the owners on utility costs and uses systems with shorter payback periods. This home exceeds Energy Star 3 Standards and has earned an NAHB Emerald rating.

2360 SF three bedroom, two and a half bath house on just under an acre with a pond, and views of the waterway and Dutchman Creek Park.  There is front and back covered porches, a sun deck, sunroom and a detached 2 car garage with a future FROG. The master is on the first floor and on the second floor there is two bedrooms,  family room with a wet bar and a separate sound deadened media room.

• 2360 sqft of living space on .99 acre with pond
• 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths with detached 2 car garage
• Atrium with vaulted ceiling for indoor garden
• Open concept kitchen living area with pond view
• Sound insulated media room and upstairs living area with wetbar
• Large decks and screened porch area
• 900+ additional conditioned square feet of storage in eaves and attic.

What Makes This Home Efficient?

Structurally Insulated Panel Home

• Super tight exterior shell, engineered for 160mph winds
• Rigid foam insulation never gaps or settles
• 40-60% more efficient than conventional construction.
• 60% less wood product, non-cfc EPS insulation
• Quick installation time
• Smaller HVAC system needed to heat and cool

Low Voltage Air Circulation and LED Lighting with Battery Backup

Almost all of the lights inside and outside of the house are 12v LEDs run on DC wiring.  The lights are very efficient and can last up to 50,000 light hours.  The ceiling fans and ventilation system are also low voltage.  The entire lighting, ventilation and ceiling fan system uses only 230 watts and is battery backed up for power outages.

• Low wattage LED lighting throughout—longer lasting, saves money and creates less waste
• Less pollution from Mercury associated with CFL cuts down on heat from lighting
• Low wattage ventilation fans are constantly circulating air
• Mini Split interior air handler efficiently heats and cools
• Minimal ducting required to keep comfortable environment—Ducting accounts for 30% of energy loss in homes

Superior Indoor air quality. New iVAPS system (Integrated Ventilation and Air Purification System), SIPS houses are extremely tight and iVAPS allows for controlled air exchange and purification.

• Passive/ Active Solar Assisted Heating
• Mini Split Heat pump with Plasma filtration
• This home is constantly exhausting air, it breathes.
• No VOC finishes, minimal ductwork  and heppa filtration
• Dual flush toilets, Plumbing Manifold Water Distribution System and low flow fixtures cut down on water usage.
• Whole house has been treated for prevention of mold, mildew, fungus, termites and pests.
• Permeable driveway and walkways for decreased storm water run-off.
• Reflective, low maintenance metal roof.
• Bamboo Floors and recycled content carpet
• Low e argon filled insulated windows and doors
• Energy Star Appliances
• Direct vent fireplace, more efficient
• Rated NAHB Emerald and surpasses Energy Star 2.5
• Currently NO HOA DUES!!!  Option to join HOA

Rainwater Collection and Storage

Rainwater is collected from the roof, filtered and directed to a 1550 gallon holding cistern. A shallow well pump system uses the cistern as its source to supply water to a separate rain water distribution system. The system supplies water to the toilets and the irrigation system in the Sun Space and it can be expanded for the remaining irrigation and the hose bibs. The cistern is hooked to municipal water in times of extreme drought.

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