Laurel Fork House and Property in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South West Virginia. “Find Your Freedom” and Follow Your Bliss at this lovely Solar Home constructed from award winning plans purchased from the NC Solar Center at NC State University. Modifications were made to best fit the terrain and weather in SW Virginia by consulting the Director of the NC Solar Center who was a Professor of Physics at NC State Univ. with a home in Floyd, Va. Local builders and craftsmen who constructed the home were also consulted. The home, surrounded by hills, fields and forest, is exceptionally well built with a high level of insulation to offset soaring energy costs. This property provides peace and privacy and a variety of natural resources including bold and beautiful Tory Creek, imposing rock formations, a trail lined with thriving ferns. Abundant wildlife - hunting.Some of the unique features of the home include: The one-of-a-kind cabinets hand-made from reclaimed chestnut and chestnut oak.