Will Collins Design meets Les Bartle resident Tamborine Mountain Builder a win-win combination.This impressive property was designed by the much sought-after sustainable award winning home designer Will Collins using tried and proven “Eco” principles. Will Collins is responsible for the acclaimed Eco Village in Currumbin Valley: Awarded “World’s Best Environmental Development” in the 2008 International Real Estate Federations “Prix D Excellence” Awards in Amsterdam; plus over 25 Australian Awards

Constructed by the reputable and accomplished builder Les Bartle incorporating the latest materials and modern architectural styles; Les Bartle is a legend on the Mountain

The landscaping was designed and planned down to the finest detail by Endless Summer Garden Centre Tweed Heads: a work of art that reinforces and perpetuates the very best sustainability and Eco principles; incorporating boulder wall, berms and swales. Planted with fruit trees this low maintenance permaculture cut and drop garden produces a healthy organic fruit and vegie yield

The spectacular, unobstructed views of the Gold Coast from South Stradbroke Island to Tweed Heads plus the large decking and alfresco entertainment area are exciting and special features of this property

This is a large (approximately 670 m2) family home, providing room for peace and tranquility in your own space, or for large communal family gatherings and entertaining

- Integrated into the front garden is the attractively presented approach and entry featuring the large, single, solid-timber door
- Entrance foyer with handy access directly to the home office / study
- Enormous open-plan living, formal and informal dining and kitchen
- Electric kitchen with breakfast bar; (provision for gas if required)
- Massive decks both covered and uncovered flowing from all of the living areas and oriented towards the views
- (The covered deck features a large wet-bar, counter and built-in wood-burning pizza oven)
- Enormous master suite with private lounge and separate sunrise and sunset balconies
- 5 more bedrooms (in addition to the study)
- Central bathroom plus separate guests’ powder room
- Quality laundry incorporating mudroom with shower and WC
- All of the usual features and fittings associated with a home of this quality
- Double garage with internal access
- Workshop and storage under
- Termite treated and protected
- Internet wired with 8 plug-in points
- TV points in all bedrooms and lounge rooms
- Quality European ceramic disc Hansa tap-ware throughout

Construction:
- Steel-frame and a blend of materials ensuring that the home is in harmony with the land and the environment: brick, core filled cement block, treated timber, steel
Other special building and construction features:
- Cyclone-grade rods fitted
- High wind rating
- Raked ceiling and roof
- Engineered for light commercial design
- Massive roof water catchment area with large gutters and down-pipes

Other Eco-features:
House: Recycled Ironbark timber used for decking and timber features; all internal and external walls, ceilings are insulated; laminated (smart) glass warm in winter, cool in summer; solar hot water split system, Biolytix waste water treatment system; 35,000 litre rainwater storage with charcoal filtering system; separate grey water piping for garden irrigation; high quality breezeway louver windows for cross ventilation; ceiling fans; all high-set windows fitted with self-cleaning glass; smart lighting throughout; energy saving core-filled concrete pillars; polished concrete slab in selected areas providing thermal mass for energy saving; all door sills are rebated flush friendly for pram, aged and wheel chair access; 3-pass block-out curtains for energy efficiency on appropriate windows
Gardens: Backyard with low maintenance bolder wall, berms and swales; front yard with stone and gravel pathways for retaining water.

Potential income from the property:
The layout allows for dual accommodation with separate entrances. Current rental income from the split accommodation is $465 PW. The property is ideal for a large extended family, “Bed and Breakfast” operation or for some other home-based business. It is also worth noting that the design, specifications and approvals provide for a granny flat; the footings are already in place.

Location:
- Handy to all Mountain shops, services and schools
- On the school bus route
- 20 minutes’ drive to the M1 at Nerang

Prospective buyers: We invite you to join the Tamborine Mountain community: escape the humidity and pace of the “lowlands”. Enjoy the lifestyle that this house and the Mountain have to offer: clean air, trees, wildlife, star-filled nights, peace, quiet and “mountain-pace”! Take the opportunity to live a sustainable, Eco-friendly lifestyle in harmony with the healthy Mountain environment

As we said at the beginning: WOW!

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