Situated on a large corner block is the award winning “Beyond” development on the border between Hayborough and Port Elliot. Walking access to beautiful wetlands and the under road walkway to the beach.
This four bedroom, two bathroom family residence has been designed from the ground up to reduce environmental impact both in construction and into the future.
This home was built using low energy materials, designed using best practice passive solar design, and incorporates the latest technology for rainwater harvesting, solar hot water and power generation, and active power controls utilizing high efficiency LED and compact fluorescent lighting throughout.
Extensive use of Double glazing & low E glass, the special design arrangement of rooms combine to give the house a feeling of light & openness, and make best use of solar gains and natural ventilation throughout the seasons.
The polished concrete floor captures the sun during winter to provide warmth at night, and provides thermal mass in summer to help keep the building cool.
Angled walls and window boxes invite in the sun in winter, and provide fun built in window seats to enjoy year round.
The kitchen and living areas have also been designed to be flexible, opening out to a large north facing deck area.
On entrance through the front door you will notice the expansive range of materials used including stabilized rammed earth walls, blue pine timber frames, western red cedar window frames and polished concrete floors all designed to maximize the desired effect in eco friendly living.
The open plan kitchen/dining/living area is light and bright, an entertainers delight with bi-fold doors bringing the inside out to entertain on the solid timber decking enjoying nature. The elegant kitchen boosts solid Granite Benches, two pack cupboards and Miele appliances.
Upstairs is the parents’ retreat consisting of office/study, large bedroom with view over the wetlands, personal balcony to enjoy. The other three bedrooms are on ground level with a fabulous family bathroom and separate laundry.
Designed to capture the winter sun and peaceful outlook.
The garden areas have been carefully planted with low water use, largely native species. Together with paved areas and the expansive north facing deck, the site has been fully landscaped and fenced to optimize outdoor living.
Sustainable living at its best.