Enjoy smart and eco-friendly living in this custom country cottage situated on a private .42-acre lot PLUS an additional .33-acre lot (41069 Hickory Shade Ln. with well and septic) in the uniquely beautiful community of Eco Village. The construction consists of stucco exterior, wood beams, concrete and hardwood floors with radiant zoned heating, iron terminator water system, natural composting system, reclaimed solid wood doors, a “green” roof, and PaperStone countertops. Enjoy gardening, having chickens, beautiful vistas, and the peace and quiet that only a property like this can provide. Eco Village is truly one of a kind with 90 acres of organically managed land including 50 acres in conservation with walking trails. The community offers separate trash and recycling disposal areas as well as electric car charging stations. The community association maintains private roads and amenities. Conveniently located just 5 miles from the MARC train station in Pt. of Rocks for an easy commute to Washington DC and just a short drive to Historic Towns of Waterford, Lucketts, and Lovettsville, this home is perfectly situated. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms (including a main level bedroom), this custom cottage awaits! The stucco exterior has been freshly painted. Crest up the stone walkway to the covered portico and enter the foyer space with concrete floors, unique branch coat-stand, and plentiful closet space. Step into the marvelous main level with the efficient kitchen complete with paper-stone counter, LVP flooring, plentiful cabinetry, mini split system, and exposed beams. Concrete floors with SoyCrete stain carry throughout the open living area featuring separate dining and family room space with another mini-split system. The covered back deck sits off the family room and provides an ideal space to relax and unwind or dine alfresco. The main level bedroom offers hardwood floors, exposed beams, ceiling fan, and walk-in closet. The full bathroom provided new LVP floors, stand-alone shower, and exposed beans. The laundry closet completes the main level. Hardwood stairs lead to the lovely upper level. The 2nd bedroom offers hardwood floors, exposed beams, and ceiling fan. The 2nd full bathroom offers a tub/shower combo with custom tile surround along with new LVP floors. The 3rd bedroom offers hardwood floors, ceiling fan, and an east facing sleeping porch with gorgeous mountain views (could be enclosed if desired for more living space!). The upper level is heated and cooled by a ducted system in the attic. Hardwood stairs lead to the walk-out lower level with concrete floors, mini-split system, large window seats, and under-stair storage. French doors lead to stone patio. The spacious unfinished space for additional storage and/or workshop houses the mechanics of the home. Other unique features of the home include a metal roof, solar panels to support the 115 gallon water heater and radiant flooring system, a "living roof" (often referred to as a green roof) which serves a natural biophilic extension of the home providing aesthetic value while offering environmental benefits (better storm water management, thermal insulation, and keeps the home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer) and straw bale insulation paired with stucco which is a highly sustainable -carbon neutral construction method that deliver excellent thermal performance. The common lands in Eco Village provide a Wildlife Sanctuary certified through the Audubon at Home Program of the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia as well as serve as a Monarch Waystation that is certified by Monarch Watch. Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and kayaking on the Potomac River. With wineries, breweries, distilleries, farm to table restaurants, quaint shops, and plentiful things to do in the area, this isn't simply a house, this is a lifestyle that preserves nature and all its beauty. There truly is no place like home.