Built on 55 hectares of undulating bush, this home/eco retreat has views to wow, with no neighbours in sight. Running from the hill top house at 710 m with 360 views, down 2.7 kms of internal roads to the Wollondilly River and your private floating pontoon where you can swim, fish or kayak. Close by there’s a campsite with bush cook-house kabana, fire pit and cleared sites for camping, plus one permanent tent.
Back at the house, enjoy spacious, indoors outdoors’ style living. One section of the house can be closed off and used as a self-contained apartment, with its own bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and private entrance.
Over 80% of flooring is covered in hard wood timbers, accentuated by a stone (10 sqm) feature wall which houses a clean burn fireplace. The large open plan living area is fitted with a commercial kitchen and dining area, where bi-fold doors open onto a wonderful 150 sqm patio. This area leads to your own small amphitheater. There’s always a sunny or shaded spot to be found in or around the house.
The lounge/dining areas offer fabulous views through 4 m high windows. On spring and autumn mornings you can find yourself above the cloud filled valleys for another amazing wow view.
This bespoke 3 cantilevered roof, passive solar designed house, incorporates many energy and green features that facilitate a low carbon impact. All without sacrificing any modern day living. From the self-sufficiency of filtered rain water and the powerful solar system for electricity, though to differing E values in the double glazed window glass. These windows are designed to allow the most amount of light and breeze while minimising summer sun and maximising winter heat.
Feel at one with nature along the 7 kms of walking tracks, which harmonise with animal trails where possible. These trails lead from the house down to a custom built dam area, where you can relax with a rustic bush shelter, fire pits and siting areas, then on to the camping area and the river.
Over 500 indigenous trees were planted near the house encouraging a wide variety of bird life. All this, plus an enclosed vegetable and herb gardens, complete with automatic watering system.
Come and enjoy your own private sanctuary, without sacrificing modern living comfort and convenience.
Pest & Building Reports available upon request.
Other features include:
2 hours from Sydney, 1 hour from Canberra
15 kms of sealed road from the Hume Highway
Deck off upstairs room
Walk in pantry
5 water storage tanks total capacity 130,000 litres
Original Staged DA approval for eco retreat including 3 cottages plans available
General Features
Property Type: Acreage/Semi-Rural
Bedrooms: 3
Study: 1
Multipurpose room upstairs: 1
Bathrooms:2
Guest toilet: 1
Land Size: 55.96ha (138 acres) (approx)
Over 250 sqm of internal living space
R 6 rated (TBA)
Indoor Features
Energy efficient Sycamore fans
Energy efficient lights with individual controls to conserve power
Clean burn fire
3 separate instant gas heaters servicing differing parts of house
Gas bayonets in rooms
Differing E value windows to assist with heating and cooling (any high windows have electric controls)
Blinds on all windows. Some with double blinds to allow for views whilst offering glare reduction
BIR in bedrooms, with walk-ins in master
Red gum and tallow wood flooring
Commercial rated kitchen with gas cooking and range hood
Outdoor Features
Secure parking with carport next to house
3 bay garage/shed with work benches and storage
Over 200 sqm of outdoor entertainment space adjacent to the house
Amphitheater
Balcony upstairs
Enclosed vegetable garden automatic watering system
Enclosed potting and growing shed watering system
Irrigation system to all new trees close to house
Compost area
Solar panel frame and panels to supply 6 KVA system
12 dry cell batteries connected to inverter to ensure full house 240v supply
7 KVA back up generator
3 dams, one spring fed
7 Km of cycling/walking tracks
River frontage and floating pontoon
Camp site