Escape to the country Nestled amid natural bushland with a favourable northerly aspect this amazing solar passive home has been built to comply with all design requirements in terms of clearance, house design, materials, water tanks and access road. Constructed of straw bales with clay render finish on the interior and lime render on the exterior. The insulation qualities of straw bales is among the most cost effective available having similar insulation values to fibreglass batts. Thermal mass provided by the insulated concrete slab in conjunction with the northern aspect, thoughtful positioning of windows and roof pitch produce an excellent passive solar performance. The solar off grid system with 12 solar panels (4.08kw), solar hot water with 22 evacuated tubes, gas boosted hot water tank and wood heater with a continuous supply of fire wood and double glazed windows are just some of the fundamental utilities and features providing an extreme level of comfort. Two generous bedrooms, with the potential to transform into a third, a superb bathroom, separate toilet and a stunning open plan living/kitchen/dining with bifold doors opening to a generous entertaining deck. The attractive kitchen joinery is furniture grade ply as well as marine ply sealed with natural products for longevity and durability. Hiking tracks and mountain bike trails encourage outdoor pursuits and the variety of local eateries, the Agrarian Kitchen cooking school and farm, distilleries and brewery, the Willow Court cultural hub and a choice of well respected schools are all within close proximity. Share this amazing lifestyle with the rich birdlife and fauna and appreciate the natural flora with a variety of native plants and trees adding to the overall appeal, privacy and seclusion of this wonderful offering. AWD or 4WD recommended for access to this property.
