Escape the hustle and bustle of town and replace it with leisurely strolls along the shores of Lake Cootharaba, watching pelicans glide to a splashy halt and the colourful flecks of windsurfers and kites skimming along the surface.

Nestled on an elevated ridge, this north facing home has been designed to offer the utmost in comfort and tranquility with exceptional eco-friendly features. A 4 kW solar power system with 18 panels plus an emergency generator allows you to operate off-grid if necessary and the 55,000 L in-ground concrete rain water tank means you never have to worry about running out of water or keeping your garden green. Insulation in the walls and roof, high ceilings, polished concrete floors and louvred windows for cross-ventilation keep you cool and calm even on the hottest of days (security screens on all doors means you can leave everything open), and there is ducted air-conditioning for those days the breezes drop out, or the winter chill sets in.

The home is 7 years young and presents immaculately. Open plan living, dining and kitchen, all with the glorious aspect of the natural bush backdrop, plus a fully secure and screened indoor/outdoor room where you will spend most of your time relaxing with a cuppa or glass of wine watching the abundant bird life. The living area and master bedroom both open out to the in-ground swimming pool which has a thermal cover to keep the leaves out and a water heat pump for year-round use. The bedrooms are very generous, all with carpet and ceiling fans, and the master bedroom with en-suite has a huge walk-in robe. Careful thought has been put into the bathrooms – easy care with floor to ceiling tiles and no shower screens to keep clean!! There is a separate study in the centre of the home that could be turned into a third bedroom if desired.

All glass doors and windows are tinted, and all louvre windows have stainless steel fly-screens.

Surrounding the home is very low maintenance landscaping, with established raised herb gardens and some fruit trees, leaving you plenty of time to stroll down to the Lake, the Boreen Point Yacht Club or the Apollonian Hotel. If you are after a home that soothes your soul and doesn’t hurt your back pocket then make time to inspect this gem – only 20 minutes to Hastings Street, boutique shopping, world class restaurants and one of the best surf breaks in Australia.