Have you always wanted to live in the country in an energy efficient passive solar home? This innovative envelope design home sits on +/- 26.48 nicely wooded acres (11.86 ac plus a 2nd 14.62 ac lot) in the back roads of West Canaan and could be just what you are looking for! Set back nicely from the road with a winding gravel driveway. Built in 1986, this home is designed to passively provide 80% of its heating and cooling costs. Wonderful handcrafted components including large wooden exterior doors with wrought iron hardware. Simple, functional kitchen. The large sunroom outside of the main shell is ideal for all of your plants, with south facing windows from floor to ceiling. Need extra space? The two car detached garage has a neat +/- 500 sf apartment, also suitable for a wonderful home office. Some loan programs allow you to apply rental income to your loan application to help you qualify. Come and see this energy efficient home in the country and make it your own!