Hoskinsvale is a delightful and peaceful oasis situated on 40 acres of natural partially wooded bushland with regional views.
There are two dwellings that currently function as one abode - the compact Cottage (38.4m2) and the light and bright multi-level Studio (110m2).
The Cottage is built upon reinforced concrete footings although is primarily constructed of rock walls, timber and a steel roof - the floor is of flagstones from an old UK farmhouse and repurposed to add character whilst also acting as a solar heat bank - the Cottage is positioned and designed to take advantage of the sun and its solar benefits.
Sitting in the cottage looking through the view window you are constantly visited by the resident parrots who feed a few metres away, sitting on the verandah you can see the turtles floating their day away in the dam - this is a thoughtful, unique and very comfortable property with lots of interesting and practical inclusions, having a bath at Hoskinsvale can only be imagined as the glass wall opens onto Australia's natural wonderland - the Cottage blends into the environment just like it should.
Insulation, roof cavities, rock walls and the positioning of large view windows and sliding doors all support the clever approach to solar passive design. Solar water and solar electricity ensure your power bills are manageable or even better - the current owner hasn't ever paid for their power.
The solar system is currently the sole power source and readily powers both dwellings and mains power could be added to this property at the new owners expense - power is close by although the current owner has little desire to connect and no specific need.
There's lots to like at this property, be it the design, Stegbar windows, the solar system or even the Studio's double concrete block walls however that's just the start.
Hoskinsvale sits in a natural amphitheatre and is surrounded by a beautiful Eucalypt forest which houses a wide variety of native plant species and a rich diversity of native fauna, more than 180 species of birds have been recorded along with the usual suspects including Wombats, Gliders, Kangaroos, Wallabies, and Echidnas.
The water views over the dam and the surrounding area have an immediate effect, this property is an easy place to relax, there is no traffic noise, occasional shifting of the breeze and an enjoyable array of bird calls from the surrounding woodland.
The native garden, the architecture, wildlife and natural rock sculptures along with the outlook make it somewhere special. You haven't even started your own sculpture, painting or project and yet there's lunch on the verandah, a sneaky nap in the hammock, picnic by the dam, a lazy bush walk or even sunset drinks looking out over the valley.
Other features include;
a 2 x 20,000 litre water tanks with on-demand pump system
Fruit and veg garden enclosed by bird mesh
Irrigation sprinklers and hoses to gardens
Nectar Woodbox & Eltham pot belly stove
2 dams and related pumps
Stainless steel Eurolec oven with cooktop
Solar water and solar power
Views to the Yanununbeyan National Park
For more information please contact Doug Merriman on 0419 999 001 or at Ray White Bungendore on 6238 0700.
Hoskinstown is 20 minutes from Bungendore and 23 minutes from Queanbeyan and sits alongside the Tallaganda State Forest. School buses run to Bungendore and Queanbeyan and QPRC is the relevant Council authority.
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