Max. Swap Value: $430,000
Swap For Location(s):
Any State
Metros & cities: Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater, FL

Will swap for:

Business
Everything Else
Land
Multifamily or Commercial
Residential
Sailboat
Transportation
Yacht

We are "Downsizing" and semi-retiring in the near future. We want a smaller place, condo (gated community w/amenities preferred) or single family home. We'll consider all locations, but our preferred swaps area are:

* FL: Land O Lakes-Caliente or Paradise Lakes, Naples, Keys, or other FL locations
* CO: Fort Collins/Boulder
* Omaha NE
* Hawaiian Islands
* Southern USA, and US Virgin Islands

***OR-We will swap for an established Commercial Green-House type business for our son.

We are open to ALL SERIOUS proposals; however, we will NOT agree to ANY new debt. We will carry reasonable terms and/or financing.

Please do NOT purpose deals that exceed our property's construction cost (of $430k back in 2005) today's value is much less d/t the "recession".

Also we are NOT interested in properties outside of USA or undeveloped bare ground.

Description: Price Drastically Reduced to 250k! Sale/Trade, Super Nice "Green home". It's 100% f&c and can easily be traded if you have a property to swap! Or we'll assist in purchasing terms to help someone buy. Interested? Please read our entire ad, see picture links, and contact us.

Description: One owner, Custom built in 2005 (construction costs of 430k) 100% Concrete-Passive-Solar 3BR, 2 bath (showers only) home w/large professional office attached. The home's exterior walls are concrete and "thick" (15+") and there is insulation and wood siding on top of the concrete. Talk about insulation! It's insulated like NO other!(Please note: No alternative building materials such as straw bales were used in this home's construction! It is 100% concrete with wood accents). Attention to green & custom details are throughout! The home has a very rustic feel w/wooden accents and hand peeled logs, etc...The 2500+ sq/ft. is split between the home & office spaces, tiled flooring throughout entire first level, w/one carpeted BR room upstairs.

Please Note: The adjoining office space at one time was a medical clinic-equipped w/3 (small) rooms, has multiple sinks, and a mini lab area, small waiting area, TONS of storage cabinets, extra outlets and wiring to accommodate multiple electronics, etc...(and it is still set up in this way). However, this could be converted into "extra" living space or into whatever type of office space you want! The office has its' own entrance, and a ½ bath. Use your imagination to turn this space into whatever you're dreaming of!

The home offers two back up heating sources besides being "Passive Solar". It includes a wood burning pellet stove, and electric heating throughout. There are also ceiling fans throughout and 2 shade clothes-used in the summer to cool help the home. Overall, you can expect "LOW" utility bills because of the home's passive-solar-design! (It's Perfect for someone who doesn't like paying hundreds of dollars a month on utility costs, or a person on a fixed income!)

More Home Features: A LARGE "indoor garden" space runs the entire length of the building, it's approximately 80’l x 3’h x3 1/2’w. You can literally grow your own veggies year round! I use to grow lettuce, tomato, herbs, flowers, you name it to give you an idea! The "grow box" (as I call it) is an awesome feature that you will truly enjoy! A must see to appreciate :)

Built with w/handicap accessible features in mind (e.g. larger-wider doorways to accommodate wheelchairs, very tastefully placed safety handrails in 2 of the 3 bathrooms, etc...(We anticipated my elderly MIL to be living with us but she passed away before the home was finished).

Home: has TONS of storage cabinets, comes with all appliances: stove/fridge/washer/dryer/water filtration system. Home features a “true OPEN floor plan”. The entire south side of the building is "LARGE" glass windows. Enjoy nature literally in front of your eyes! We've had over 20 deer in the yard at one time w/fawns sleeping under our windows! Note: The wildlife in Salmon is second to none, worth checking out if you’re a nature lover like us! Literally in our backyard: fox-muskrats-deer-elk-eagles-cranes-and other birds galore, and so much more”! Also there is a small flowing creek that surrounds the property adding to it's natural beauty and appeal! It's just pretty out here folks!

And YES, bring your Horses! Salmon is a very equestrian friendly community! Our property has 6.16 ac. completely set up for (show) horses! It's jack rail & wood w/mesh fenced, a matted 2 stall barn (currently set up as one large stall). The barn is insulated and has utilities, has lights on timers and outside exterior lights, a small concrete grooming area, Dutch doors that open to secure paddock. An additional "spare room" adjoins the horse stall area which is also finished with flooring, drywall, electric, etc...The hay shed adjoins the other side of the barn and holds couple hundred bales-keeping them dry. The hay shed area opens up to a second enclosed paddock area, and finally there is a nice grassy pasture area located behind all this for your horses to enjoy!

The yard immediately surrounding the home is barked and lightly landscaped (sadly the deer ate a lot of our shrubs & baby trees). The parking areas around the home/office area is graveled and is large enough to turn a semi-truck around in! There is an underground drip irrigation for the treed area. Together, it adds up to "little yard work"!


See more pictures copy/paste links:
http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=rkn&AID=6061521
http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=rkn&AID=6350880

We got the PERFECT location: right off hwy 93, less than one mile from "Main Street Salmon". Yet it’s a secluded and quiet setting that gives you privacy and 360' breath taking views of the mountains!

Please see links or google "passive solar homes" to learn more on how these homes perform and you money!

(1) Passive Solar High Thermal Mass (HTM) Green Home: Please note: Passive solar homes do not use traditional gas heat/AC design. They have their own heating/cooling systems built in. Please read links provided to understand more about HTM home and these "living green" features save you money! Or give us a call with your questions, we'll be happy to help :)

http://www.thenaturalhome.com/passivesolar.html

http://www.greenhomebuilding.com/QandA/solarheat/costs.htm
http://www.ehow.com/passive-solar-homes/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_solar_building_design
http://www.nmsea.org/Passive_Solar/Passive_Solar_Design.htm
http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy01osti/27954.pdf
http://homeimprovement.superpages.com/heating+and+air/benefits-of-passive-solar-heating.html
http://www.ecobusinesslinks.com/passive_solar_house_design.htm

(2) There is a real quality of life in Idaho! Salmon is a progressive and artistic community w/all the modern amenities of any big city. Don't let the location fool you! Salmon is a valley surrounded by gorgeous mountains! It has 4 seasons without cold harsh winters (the mountains protect the Salmon from the harsh weather). It snows more in the higher surrounding elevation, but in the city of Salmon itself, we will get snow and then it usually melts off quickly.

If you don't know Salmon Idaho area rent the Brad Pitt movie "A River Runs Through It" it will show you a lot of the area! Some of the movie was filmed in Salmon, and much of it was filmed nearby.

http://salmonidaho.com/ahome.html

(3) Horse Lovers, Live next door to "White Water Equestrian Center". You just can't beat this feature if you own and ride horses! You can ride all year, rain or shine! No trailering, just open up your gate, walk over and enjoy!

http://whitewatertherapeutic.com/

(4) 2011 Taxes $3214.08

(5) Salmon's Local recreation offers:

* Downhill ski & Cross country skiing (The kids even go skiing for gym class-something our son loved!)
* Horses-Trail riding and horse showing
* 4-wheeler trail riding is very popular
* World class White Water Rafting-(Super FUN!)
* Game Hunting: elk-deer-bighorn-bear-and more
* Camping, fishing, and hiking "in God's country"! The nature & scenery in Salmon is second to none!
* There is also: local golf course, community pool, several saddle clubs, softball, and tons of other community sports...Literally ALL this recreation in your backyard and so much of it is FREE! Plus Salmon has GREAT public Schools and Restaurants!


Contact us:
Dr. Doug & Rita Nicholson
cell: (866)280-2987
home email: glassgeeks@yahoo.com

Swap Type:

I can add other assets
I own free and clear
I will offer owner financing
downsizing
swap even

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