Winner of the 2012 WA Housing Industry Association GreenSmart Spec Home
Winner of the 2012 WA Housing Industry Association GreenSmart Transportable Category Finalist in the 2012 WA Housing Industry Association GreenSmart Energy Efficient Category Finalist in the 2012 WA Housing Industry Association GreenSmart Home of the Year Master Builders Association of WA Excellence in Construction 2012 Award Certificate of Recognition
Featured in the Sunday Times, West Australian Saturday New Homes Magazine and the Permaculture Association of WA newsletter.
This property could be your home or a weekender with good income earning potential.
Location: 9kms Perth side of Toodyay, and half an hour from Midland. Just over an hour from Perth CBD
Land: 14 acres of mixed pasture and dam, with native bushland. Ultimate privacy bordered by a railway reserve and bush reserve. Soil is mixed gravel and loam in cleared areas. Dam is positioned in a low corner of the property. Young fruit trees plum, olives (mixed variety), pomegranate and mulberry. Perfect opportunity for further development in water harvesting, aquaculture, orchard, vege patch, chicken run, etc.
Buildings: The highly efficient 2 bedroom, one bathroom home has been designed from the outset for climate specific conditions to maximise passive heating and cooling. Small in size and massive in features. Flexibility in room arrangements and designed to easily add on further modules or rooms.
Carport and circular driveway. Large carport storage area secure and sealed. Large shed with personal and roller door access.
Features: 1.56kW grid connected solar system; 90,000L galvanised steel water tanks; Biolytix water recycling system and water saving features throughout; Northern orientation for passive cooling and heating; Double glazing throughout to optimise passive heating and cooling; East and westerly louvres to optimise summer evening cooling and healthy air quality; Fully insulted floor, ceiling and walls; Energy saving fittings – compact fluoros, LEDs and solar lights; Materials recycled or sourced form sustainable or renewable sources as much as possible; Large siding front doors to outdoor living and meals area.
Benefits: Very low ongoing water and energy costs
Very low maintenance costs due to the high quality and durability of finishes
Light footprint and a potential to further develop the property