Thinking Green? Think Passive Solar! Great opportunity to own a cheerful, energy efficient, architect designed, post and beam home with separate art studio privately sited in the back yard. The house features solar energy gain through south facing windows and integrated mass in the floors, walls, and ceilings to store and radiate energy for night time use. The main level is an open floor plan with tile throughout the dining area, living room, kitchen, sunken sun room, and full bath with laundry. A bedroom with carpeting, closet and a wall of shelving completes the the first floor. Upstairs is fully carpeted and includes a balcony landing, spacious master bedroom with large walk-in dressing area, en suite bath, and a bonus open reading/office loft area with walk in closet and balcony/half wall overlooking the dining and sun room areas. This area has the potential for conversion into a third bedroom. Economical gas Rinnai heat, plus electric heat in the bathrooms, large basement with separate exterior access off the covered porch which is suitable for a workshop or rec room. A large sunny deck awaits barbecues and gatherings. The detached and insulated 403 s.f. art studio includes cathedral ceiling, skylight, bath, and Rinnai heat. Convenient, tucked away location just steps to the bike path, VTA lift, and land bank conservation trails. Title 5, 3 bedroom septic. Easy to show on short notice.