Six year old, Simonds built, four bedroom and study home (27.5sq) on a family-sized 880m2 block with added energy saving features including:

Full double glazing.
Sisalation to roof.
R4 batts to ceiling including garage.
Grid connected 1.5Kw solar power @ 0.66c feed-in-tariff.
Deciduous tree planting to shade rear windows in summer.
Shade sails over large timber deck.
450mm eaves.
Low energy lighting.

There is also Braemar gas ducted heating, Breezair evaporative cooling as well as a Mitsubishi inverter reverse cycle air-conditioner to the rear living area for exceptional hot weather. There is also a ceiling fan in the master bedroom.

Solid timber double entry doors lead from a porcelain-tiled entrance to a study on the right, and a formal sitting room with views to the side garden.
To the left is a large master bedroom with a generous WIR and ensuite with double vanity basins and a 900x1200mm Insitu shower. A sliding door leads to the side decked area.

The sitting room leads through to a very large kitchen/dining/living room with a 3.2m Caesarstone island bench fitted with a Miele dishwasher and double-bowl sink. A large walk-in-pantry is nearby.
A second Caesarstone-topped bench backed with olive green glass, houses Technika stainless steel appliances, including 700mm electric under bench oven, 850mm gas cook top and range hood, as well as 6 large pot drawers.

Double and triple sliding stack glass doors lead to 36m2 timber decked outdoor living area, shaded with removable shade sails.

The dining area leads on to a further living room, currently used for TV, with an oversized sliding door.
A further 3 bedrooms (all large enough for queen beds), one with WIR and the other two with BIR are to the south along with 3pce family bathroom(2nd Insitu shower), linen cupboard, laundry and separate WC.

Other features include:
Bradford Soundscreen batts to interior walls between living and bedroom areas.
Fully landscaped garden with watering system, raised veggie beds and productive fruit trees including apple, fig, apricot, plum, lemon, quince, nectarine and cherry.
Double garage with single roller door access to rear.
Quality porcelain tiles and 100% wool carpet.
Custom-made easy-clean venetian blinds throughout.
Spacious rear garden with room for pool/shed etc. Electrical connection ready.
Peace of mind with Termguard termite control system.
Located in friendly Battunga Park, midway between Strathdale and Strathfieldsaye shops. Three minutes walk to bus stop.

Nothing to do-just move in and enjoy maximum comfort with minimum energy costs. We have paid only $495 for electricity and $1255 for gas in 2013.