18 Pitman Street

With views to the north and east extending to the Chewton bushlands, this thermally efficient two-bedroom house on 1070 sqm offers sustainable design with everyday modern conveniences all set within a beautifully landscaped garden. Entry into the house is via an airlock zone into the open plan living, dining and kitchen. North-facing, both the living and dining open out onto the wide verandah that sweeps around to the east. A perfect spot to sit and enjoy the stunning vistas. This rendered Hebel house, built on a suspended slab, has an impressive energy rating of 8.4+. Windows and doors are double-glazed with the metal frames having a thermal break. Fully insulated, 2.1 kW Solar and a thermostatically controlled Smartbreeze solar power heating and cooling system. The kitchen features a solid granite benchtop, induction cooking and an electric pyrolytic oven, a Miele dishwasher and 3-way mixer tap – hot and cold town water as well as tank water. Both bedrooms include built-in robes, the master with sliding doors onto the verandah. There is a study/home office, a spacious bathroom with a step-less shower, laundry with solid granite benchtops and an inbuilt ironing board. A secure two-car garage has internal access through the front airlock. Excellent NBN Fibre to the node, stainless steel gutter guard, Crim safe mesh fly and door screens throughout, ceiling fans that retract when not in use. There is also a reverse cycle air conditioner in the open plan living area. The landscaped gardens are a highlight. The meandering paths lead you to seating areas overlooking the garden, productive vegetable gardens, including wicking beds, berries, and an assortment of fruiting trees including espaliered apples and pears. The garden design is a beautiful combination of native and ornamental planting, with garden beds bordered by rocks mined from the Maldon area. Other features include a 10,000-litre water tank, two garden sheds, a shade house and a watering system. Wildlife also abounds – birds and lizards make this property their home. Only a short walk into Chewton and an 8-minute drive into Castlemaine, embrace the benefits of sustainable living all set within a stunning landscape with native birds and wildlife. The Chewton Bushlands is at your doorstep. It's time to sit back and enjoy the beauty nature has to offer.