23a Alexandra RoadRingwood East, VIC 3135

These light-filled contemporary homes, completed in late 2018, showcase what is possible when sustainability is embedded in the design DNA. The owners wanted to create a comfortable, healthy, attractive home with a small carbon footprint and low maintenance requirements. The finished homes are a joy to look at and an absolute pleasure to live in. Native gardens welcome you at street level and as you enter the home via a stunning recycled timber front door (the home utilises materials that were salvaged from the original home on the block) an airlock adds both a dramatic and practical effect. Oiled, polished concrete flooring provides for a calming feel as the home opens up to a spacious living zone drenched in natural light. High doorways, angled ceilings and curved walls add to the ambience while the passive solar design ensures the interior is warmed by the winter sun but shaded in summer. Immediately the modern kitchen impresses, a cook's delight with stainless steel benchtops and an integrated double sink. Asko appliances include an induction cooktop and stainless-steel oven while the island bench boasts a reclaimed Messmate timber benchtop with drawers aplenty. Travelling through to the home's bedrooms the wow-factor hits you again as you step onto vintage 1920's tram depot timber floorboards! Built in robes feature in both of the large bedrooms and the striking ensuite and main bathroom are highlighted by large bluestone floor tiles, bespoke Messmate vanities and abundant storage. Ensuring that absolutely everything has been thought of the bathrooms have also been sensibly future proofed with reinforced wall inserts to support grab rails if required. Back in the living zone huge sliding doors open out onto a sunny, north facing outdoor entertainment deck and the grassy yard is bordered by native plants and textural fencing. Access to the garage is provided via the utilities deck next to the 2000 litre rainwater tank. This unique offering sits in a fabulous neighbourhood and is within an easy walk to shops, train stations and parks or a short drive to Eastland. With so many features the list is extensive and also includes the following: Energy consumption - 8.2 Star NatHERS rating thanks to reverse brick veneer construction using Timbercrete blocks and a concrete slab for thermal mass, double glazing and excellent insulation. A reverse cycle air conditioner meets the minimal heating and cooling needs during extended periods of hot or cold days. A heat pump efficiently supplies the home's hot water. Energy production - Most of the electricity required for this all-electric home comes from the 7.8 kW solar power system linked to a 10 kWh battery. The home is immune to grid blackouts. European laundry – compact, serviceable space with a drying rack. Water supplied by rainwater tank. Study Nook - in unit 23A provides an extra space - built in and practical with doors to close it seamlessly Double glazed windows – includes hopper clerestory windows for natural air circulation. Water conservation - Rainwater is collected in a 2000 litre tank plumbed to the washing machine and toilets. The indigenous-themed garden requires minimal watering. Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard (BESS) – an excellent score of 71%. Garage – 15A circuit for electric vehicle charging.