Description of the house : A unique European style house, built in solid masonry and pre-cast concrete, throughout with passive energy principle. The construction started in 1989, and the interior finishing was completed in 2003. The building is built on a 1400 sqft area and has a 4500 sqft total usable area, distributed on 4 levels. Level 1 .- (semi sous-sol) houses 2 very large rooms ( one with private bathroom ) with over 9 feet ceiling height. A single garage with storage space underneath. A workshop and a cold room. Level 2 .- houses a vestibule, a powder room, living and dining rooms ( open concept ), a kitchen with large eating area, and a den. All of floor area is finished with granite, except for the den. Level 3 .- houses the master bedroom suite with walk-in closets, whirlpool and bidet. This level also has 3 good size bedrooms, a full bathroom with shower, and a laundry room with lots of storage space. Level 4 .- (attic) a large open space full of light diffused through 12 skylights (velux). Includes a permanent flower bed around the opening of the circular stairs leading to the open space. A sink provides watering to the plantation. There is a possibility for another room with a wood stove as an office or another den. There is also a cedar closet at this level. Characteristics of this house : ? A unique heating system, radiant heating with circulating hot water underneath the floors, joining comfort and economy.. ? A central vacuum system without any filter, connected to the houses drain system. ? A central ventilation system which includes a humidifier. ? An alarm system controllable on two floor levels. ? A sound system ( intercom ) throughout the house. ? A landscape garden with a patio at the back and a paved circular driveway in front of the house. ? The garden is equipped with an automatic watering system. ? A rock garden with roses located in front of the house between the driveway of the garage and the path leading to the entrance of the house. ? The interior finishing include brick, stone, wood panelling and plaster, but not a single gypsum board.