A Home with Heart, Purpose and Self-Sufficiency
Discover a home that embraces a more thoughtful way of living. Beautifully designed with sustainability at its heart, this distinctive straw bale home combines natural building principles, passive solar design and practical eco-friendly features to create a home that works in harmony with its environment.
North-facing and designed to make the most of natural light and warmth, the home offers the benefits of passive design, complemented by a 6.6kW solar power system, hot water heat pump, solar air heater all to help reduce reliance on grid electricity and keep energy costs down.
Water-conscious living is also part of the picture, with greywater recycling helping to make better use of this precious resource.
Beyond the home, discover a productive garden that brings the rewards of homegrown living to your doorstep. Established fruit trees include olives, apples, figs, feijoas, plums, lemons and cherries – offering seasonal harvests, fresh produce and a beautiful connection to nature.
With its combination of natural materials, thoughtful design, renewable energy, water recycling and productive gardens, this is a home for those seeking something a little different: a more sustainable, self-sufficient and rewarding way of life.
A home that doesn't just provide shelter, but reflects a way of living with greater care for the environment.
Welcome to your new lifestyle. This beautiful character filled home provides the ultimate in family living and entertaining. Step inside to a superbly presented family home. Four good sized bedrooms with an extra teenage retreat upstairs. The master bedroom features a full ensuite and built in robe. Formal lounge and a large family area. The kitchen has loads of cupboard and bench space. Central main family bathroom. Private timber decked outdoor entertaining area. Dual driveways to service an easy work from home business. Existing separate studio or extra accommodation for dual families. Clever floorplan where indoor entertaining transcends to the expansive outdoor patio / entertaining area. Expansive front verandah overlooking beautiful established private gardens. Extras include: hybrid flooring, dishwasher, leadlight windows, 900 gas stove, stone bench tops, timber staircase, wood heater and solar panels for energy savings. A wonderful feeling of the open space surrounded by quality homes in a country atmosphere. Note: Land area 919m2. This lovely home is ready to move in now! Close to local café, general store and primary school. Bus stop on Yan Yean Road and easy access to Diamond Creek and Greensborough Station. Please contact Tom Egan on 0418 399 398 to arrange an inspection by appointment.
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