Designed by award winning architect, to cutting edge efficiency standards, this 12+ star rated split level home sits on 5 acres of land only minutes from the centre of Murray Bridge & 45 minutes from Adelaide.
The home was built in 2005 & provides the opportunity to live self sufficiently utilising the 2kW grid connect solar power plant, gas boosted solar hot water, and the completely plumbed 25,000 gallons of rainwater storage, with backup mains water connected. The property has a sustainable low maintenance native woodlot planned and planted by a master tree grower to provide privacy, shelter & firewood.
With raked ceilings and exposed beams throughout, the home has approximately 150 m2 of living space, with solid manna gum hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas. The ceramic tiled entrance has steps with bi-fold doors that lead to the main part of the home.
The open planned living area is designed to capture the natural light, while being optimally positioned for maximum passive solar heating, and ingeniously structured to allow natural airflow throughout the home with windows at the highest part of the walls. Ceiling fans throughout the home assist this ventilation during the warmer months whilst a “Saxon” slow combustion heater in the living room creates cosy warmth for the cooler months. The living area features solid timber bi-fold doors that lead to large decks on either side of the home. The exquisite kitchen features natural redgum slab bench-tops & quality European appliances including a commercial grade 5-burner gas cook-top for the chef of the house.
The spacious double bedrooms all have large solid timber windows, with the main including an ensuite & spacious walk-in-robe & bedrooms 2 & 3 with a large built-in to each. A sparkling main bathroom & study with built in desk & shelves complete the home.
The large shed & a fenced, well prepared vegie patch & chicken run are set up, ready to go, to complete the picture and enable a low impact, self sufficient lifestyle.