What is it? An exciting Intentional Community, selling lots NOW!
We are a small-town, urban EcoVillage on 7.5 acres in Port Townsend, an historic seaport of 8,500 residents. Our plan calls for 12 lots for cottages or duplexes, with optional accessory dwelling units, as well as rental rooms/units. Four lots are available for sale at this time.
Residents will share common gardens, fields, woods, a shop and a common house. Currently we have 8 adults and 2 children living on site, a honey business, a garlic-growing business and ample food gardens. We plan to use 3 acres of our best land for food production using permaculture and organic methods, and to develop additional cottage industries. We embrace and seek diversity and especially welcome families with children.
How is it structured? As a Home Owners Association!
Members will own their 4,000 square foot lots and homes, and thus will have access to mortgages, federal tax deductions, and tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives. The Association will own over 6 acres collectively, including a common well and gardens, an acre of forest, and several shared buildings.
What might it cost? $110,000 to buy a lot, plus the cost of building a home.
We are committed to keeping the EcoVillage as affordable as possible, and offer opportunities for discounts and partial financing with a contract at 3% per year for those who qualify. The cost of a lot does not include the cost of a dwelling, but does include part ownership and use of the many shared facilities, including a common house (to be completed once we sell enough lots), a 3600 square foot workshop/art center (existing), a four bedroom duplex currently used as rental housing and meeting space, greenhouses and more. Private dwellings are limited to a footprint of 1200 square feet, in which rental spaces are encouraged.
How far along are we? Making progress rapidly!
Conceived in December 2003, we have drawn on the collective wisdom and dedicated efforts of our members to shape a vibrant community with a solid vision. We have 3 houses currently occupied and have installed the infrastructure required to start construction of more homes. Two new houses are already under construction with several more to come next year.
How can I join? Call us, take a tour, attend some meetings, get an orientation and buy a lot!
Monthly business meetings, and separate monthly work parties, are on Sunday afternoons. Please contact us for a tour and our meeting schedule and/or to become an EcoVillage Supporter or prospective Member.
Who are we?
Kees and Helen Kolff are the co-founders;
the other members are Ruth Baldwin, Bekka Bloom, Laurence Cole, Deanna Pumplin, John Rush, Jim Salter, Gretchen Sleicher, Terri Wardrop and Marc Weinblatt (with sons Shae and Orion). Many others have contributed in different ways and are involved in our various activities. Who do I contact? E-mail info@ptecovillage.org . For phone messages, call 360-343-1355.
Our web site is www.ptecovillage.org . Thanks for your interest.
|
