This unique passive solar house is architecturally designed. It lies in the heart of McLaren Vale with a short walk to the shops, 10 minutes drive to the sea or bush, or you can duck around the corner to the Shiraz trail and amble through vineyards to Willunga. A whole lifestyle comes with this small but spacious house on a very private courtyard block. It’s north facing orientation maximizes the winter sun for warmth, and wide eaves keep the house cool in summer. The house is fully insulated with ample interior thermal mass to maintain a stable temperature inside. It has fans, water tank, solar hot water and grid connected solar panels. You rarely need to pay an electricity bill! The house is an open plan, spacious, light environment that harmoniously works with nature. It has one bedroom, one bathroom and a loft area that can also be used for storage. The low maintenance native garden is alive with birds, and contains fruit trees and a vegetable patch. This home provides a sanctuary while being situated in the middle of a food, wine and cultural region.