Due to an interstate relocation the owners of this home are keen to sell and are offering the property for sale at a reduced price. All reasonable offers will be considered.
Want to really do something to reduce your environmental footprint? This as new, true eco friendly, property is all about caring for your environment. Working with nature, this property cleverly combines sustainable living with 21st century creature comforts. Architecturally designed, and built by 'Duynhoven' builders this solar passive home is a rare find. Only just completed the building process has been a thoughtful journey with the constant goal of creating a home that is both functional and comfortable in a modern world but that is at one with nature and its environment.
What features make this house so energy efficient?
? Built on a cement slab with large windows to the north, the slab works as a heat sink in winter and absorbs the solar warmth while reverse action fans push down the warm air to minimise the need to use additional heating.
? The high ceilings and remote control ribbon windows along where the ceilings meet the walls and the fans allow for good air flow to passively cool the house in summer.
? All windows are double-glazed, the walls and ceilings are all well insulated.
? 1.5kilowatts of solar roof panels to generate your own electricity, excess energy production can be sold back to the grid.
? Low energy usage appliances throughout.
? Solar hot water service with gas back up for those wintery days the sun doesn't shine.
The architect has combined all the above features and created a home that is also easy to live in. Use of open plan living areas, lofty ceilings and mostly north-facing large window areas, gives the living spaces a wonderful airy feel and on a warm day you can open large entertaining area doors to the outside. Combine this with natural timber finishes, highly polished concrete floor and natural paint colour selections to make the inside merge with the outside. On particularly chilly days there is also an energy efficient gas fire heater, hidden blinds and electrically operated outdoor metal shutters on all three bedrooms.
The kitchen has all modern, low energy appliances; new Bosch dishwasher, as new Westinghouse ceramic cook-top and a full size and additional half-size oven. These are complemented with a Caesar stone bench top and a walk in pantry to die for. You can also choose to cook in your BBQ area just outside the indoor entertaining area.
The master bedroom is a retreat in itself; a generous sized room with walk-in robe and full sized bathroom, plus a separate loo. The other 2 rooms are a generous size and provide the occupant with beautiful rural outlooks. There is ample water storage with the 90 000 litre tank and an oversized double garage with internal access.
No expense has been spared in the setting up the infrastructure of this property. There are two landscaped courtyards for entertaining and a third fenced secure courtyard for utilities and pet access. This home is ideal for living with your horses. The 10 plus acres have been divided into 5 paddocks with horse shelters and ample water with a licensed 30 litre per minute bore.
Where is all this? Can you believe it is a mere 20 minute drive on sealed roads from Canberra's CBD just off the highway (but far enough away to avoid any road noise), or a quick 12 minutes into Bungendore. This is a unique opportunity for the discerning environmentalist to purchase their dream home. The planet and this home need you!
Call Ellie Merriman now for more information and an appointment on 0402 117 877.
