Located down a private winding drive The Passive House is an architect-designed modern home set amidst 15.7 wooded and pastoral acres. The home was designed and constructed to attain a rigorous level of energy efficiency and is a certified passive house (certified by the Passive House Institute US (PHIUS)). Conceived as a fossil-fuel free, all-electric home, solar panels work to bring this house close to net-zero. An ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator) system is built into the HVAC, ensuring that fresh, clean air is circulating throughout every room at all times. The home is positioned to capture southern light and distant views. A bright, welcoming foyer leads to the first wing, which includes a bedroom, office space, full bathroom, and mechanical room. Steps lead past a powder room into the heart of the home a spacious, open-concept kitchen / dining / living area featuring 13-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that frame bucolic meadows and Catamount Mountain views. Beyond the living room, the west wing of the home has a media room/second living room, and a hall that leads to the additional two bedrooms, a second full bath, and the primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom. All bedrooms feature high quality triple glazed windows and doors. Enjoy indoor spaces that flow easily to the outdoor spaces creating a beautiful modern aesthetic blending seamlessly with nature. A 3-car garage pre-wired for EV charging and back bluestone patio complete this offering. Located in Hillsdale just minutes from the hamlet, 15 min to Great Barrington, and under 30 min to both Hudson and Millerton. © 2024 OneKey™ MLS, LLC