Can you picture yourself relaxing by this beautiful pool this summer in this stylish eco friendly strawbale home! Boasting many solar passive qualities including
-grid connected solar system
-solar hot water (electric boosted)
-north facing double glazed windows with ocean views
-polished concrete floors for thermal mass, easy care and allergy prevention
-sept treat aerobic recycling system which channels grey water to the gardens
-strawbale walls providing superior insulation, keeping the heat in during winter and the house comfortable in summer

This beautiful home is a realisation of the original owner-builders dreams and ideals, resulting in a refined, comfortable residence with outstanding environmentally friendly attributes.
Constructed primarily of lime rendered straw bale walls on 3 sides with complementing front sections clad in zincalume and western red cedar, the thermal characteristics and passive solar qualities as a result are unsurpassed. Bedecked internally with gorgeous Baltic pine floorboards upstairs and polished concrete floors on the ground floor and a combination of custom made, double glazed and some recycled timber windows, the home is a stunning amalgamation of nature’s best resources and earthy, manmade materials.
The three bedrooms are located on the ground floor, conveniently close to the beautifully tiled main bathroom. All have built in wardrobes and ceiling fans and the bathroom has a separate vanity, plus a large shower alcove and a corner spa bath. The master bedroom has an expanse of large, north facing windows, some with leadlight designs, and a private entrance from the rear garden. Displayed like artwork, a recycled jarrah framed, wrought iron and glass truth window’ offers an interesting peek into the distinctive internal structure of the straw bale walls.
The second level is solely dedicated to family living with a spacious lounge area, central dining zone and open craftsman built kitchen uniquely furnished with thick slabs of stunning South African Mahogany timber for the bench tops and decorative timber and mini orb cabinets. Although not often needed this room is air conditioned, and there is also a balcony from which to relax and enjoy the gorgeous ocean views.
The home is completely fenced, offering seclusion to the front garden, and the back yard boasts a nice green lawn, vine draped back verandah, and a securely fenced in-ground salt chlorinated pool which can be solar heated. With a backdrop of tropically inspired plantings, this will easily become the family’s favourite summer spot to hang out.
Further features include a Septreat aerobic recycling system which channels grey water to the gardens, solar hot water, a double length carport, aviary and garden/pool shed.

Price: $440,000

Please call Bea Ricciardi 0403 179 193 for more details

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