
This passive solar home has a number of custom upgrades (list available) including black oak hardwood and Italian tile floors; skylights and windows that let in natural light; ultra quiet whole house fan.
The kitchen features an open floor plan with adjacent warming room with:
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built in banquette
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natural edge pecan breakfast bar
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EPA Phase 2 wood burning stove
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arched opening from the kitchen into the dining room with large windows overlooking the thoughtfully landscaped backyard
The master bedroom has:
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private east facing balcony
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bathroom with a jacuzzi sized bathtub and custom tile
Three other bedrooms:
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Two upstairs bedrooms have high shelving
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one has a built-in loft bed
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downstairs bedroom has multi paned French door and can be used as a study, TV room or guest room.
The small fenced backyard is designed for relaxing and entertaining with:
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sandstone patio and gardens
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plumbed BBQ gas outlet
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charming French door cottage for extra storage or your small shop or she shed.
Front yard sandstone patio has:
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custom built trellis
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enjoys the view of a pond with the sounds of moving water for birdwatching or frog catching fun

Valley Oaks Village (chicocohousing.org) is a multi-generational community of people of diverse ages and backgrounds who share a desire to live in a cohesive community. There is a commitment to using a council format that continues to evolve as members find new ways to enhance effective communication and problem-solving abilities and conflict resolution skills. It also has an effective organizational and administrative system with a leadership team format.
You will share multiple enhanced features with your co-housing neighbors which include:
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large swimming pool with deck;
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pool furniture with market umbrellas and deck seating;
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shop with woodworking equipment;
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arts and crafts studio;
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pond with sitting area;
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gazebo;
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garden shed with varied garden tools and equipment;
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organic community garden plus
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separate area to have personal garden;
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fruit trees;
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composting system;
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shared garbage and recycling;
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children’s play area with climbing area, swings and tunnels
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open lawn area used for
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games and seating for dinners;
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common house with library; game room; commercial type kitchen (can sign up for dinners to cook or enjoy); large dining area; office; library; bedroom for guests; second large private guest room (called Salon); outside bathroom and shower; lounge with wood burning stove for meetings/gatherings; (note: can sign up to use common house for social gatherings); large outside front patio with outdoor seating and trellis; roof garden
Valley Oaks Village is right next to Bidwell Park and Big Chico Creek with its running, hiking, horseback riding and par trails with a bike path to either downtown and Chico State University or upper Bidwell Park (https://chico.ca.us/bidwell-park)
Please contact Julie Liukkonen (530) 514-0668 (julesliuk@sbcglobal.net) or Richard Perrelli (530) 624-2289 (papaperrelli@gmail.com) for more information about the house and to set up a home and community tour. There will be an open house on Sunday, June 12, from 10:00 to 1:00.






