Carleton House

Transition to net-zero energy use
Transition to 100% electric
Heat-pump heating and water
Photovoltaic panels
Induction range

Originally constructed in 1927 as a two-bedroom, one-bath bungalow, the residence has received many upgrades over the years. The current owners purchased it in 1993, adding a master bedroom and bath in 1999, replacing the kitchen in 2008, adding solar panels in 2015, and are currently undertaking full electrification.

In transition to net-zero energy use, improvements include:
• High efficiency (19.0 SEER) mini-split, ducted heat pump space heating
• Heat pump (hybrid) water heater
• Induction range
• Stacking Energy Star washer with condensing (heat pump) dryer
• Energy Star range hood, refrigerator & dishwasher
• 2.45 kW photovoltaic system for electricity generation
• Attic and crawl space insulation to improve thermal efficiency
• Blown-in high-density cellulose insulation in original walls
• Double pane wood windows to replace original windows

Exterior view of 1920s bungalow house with stucco walls and arched tripartite living room window. Concrete driveway on the right with red concrete walkway with planter urns either side of entry patio; concrete steps up to gabled covered porch.

Interior view of living room with leather sofa with pillows and wool blanket in foreground with marble side table either side. Vertical casement windows either side of painted brick fireplace with painted wood mantel in background.

Interior view of dining room with metal trestle table with six modern bent plywood chairs in foreground. Vertical casement windows either side of picture window on the right with antique wood seat and rhoomba below. Hardwood floor.

Interior showing mahogany wood paneled L-shaped kitchen with black soapstone counter, stainless steel appliances with rough board flooring. Stainless steel floating range hood and dishwasher in the corner; round schoolhouse pendant lights from the ce

Interior showing mahogony wood paneled U-shaped kitchen with black soapstone counter, stainless steel appliances with rough board flooring. Stainless steel floating range hood in foreground with staged flowers on counter.

Interior view of a bathroom with large slate tile floor and tub base. Tub set in yellow glazed tile surround, with a small horizontal window above in the background. Glazed porcelain pedestal sink with a mirrored medicine cabinet to the right with

Interior view showing 3 steps up wood stair with painted handrail on the left and bookcase with family photos on top on the right. Open door to slate tiled hallway and rough wood kitchen floor beyond. Large framed print of Malcolm X on the wall on th

Interior view of high ceiling'd bedroom with queen bed with hand made quilt. Wood floor with built-in shelves inside large bay window to the right. High, horizontal windows over bed with nightstands either side with table lamps.

Interior view of high ceiling'd bedroom with wood floor and bright white ceiling with crown molding. Built-in storage to the left inside larch bay window niche. Large wood dresser with ornate wood framed mirror above on the left; antique trunk on the

Grooved board wood stairs up to wood deck in brigh sunshine with built-in seating and white table surrounded on two sides by L-shaped stucco house with wood double-hung windows and deep shadows from overhanging roof.

Garden view of rear of Carleton House with bright sky and puffy clouds, deep shadows from overhanging roof, wood steps up to deck on the left with rough wood garden seat adn lush planting in the foreground.

Aerial view of small portion of neighborhood showing roof of Carleton House and Carleton ADU labeled. Sloped roofs and solar panels as well as small trees and garden visible.

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