Christopher M. Young Showcases 52.6-Acre Solar Home With 24 Panels in Vermont

1 articles · Updated · The Boston Globe · Jul 20

A 2017 contemporary home on 52.6 acres in Vermont is being highlighted for its solar-first design, with 1,484 square feet, three bedrooms and two full baths.
Twenty-four solar panels paired with 12 deep-cycle batteries generate 6.38 kilowatts, helping keep the house powered through turbulent weather; insulation is rated R-28 in the walls and R-42 in the roof.
Young oriented the trapezoid-shaped house east-southeast to maximize winter light and heat, while a wood-fired stove, ceiling fans and cross breezes handle additional heating and cooling.
Reclaimed materials shape much of the interior, including timber and barn wood from a 200-year-old Tunbridge barn and elm counters milled from neighboring woodlands.
The property rises 500 feet to a peak with 360-degree mountain views, includes trails and an office-ready outbuilding, and is being sold as the Youngs plan a new off-grid homestead.