A home of life style choice, which would be almost impossible to replicate, is a very unique proposition given today’s fast paced and disposable lifestyle. Set in 5 acres, the house, positioned on an east/west axis for northern winter sun with 9 feet wide verandas for summer protection, will delight the discerning purchaser.

The house features materials such as recycled leadlight doors and bricks, as well as timber from Jarrah wine bins for walls, cupboards and bench tops. Two sets of Kauri pine doors with original leadlight were central to the design brief to Alistair Knox, father of ‘Building in the Environment’ in the Eltham area of Melbourne. It was constructed by a local, professional builder. The clerestory, above the large open central area, creates a natural light filled space and is dominated by a huge brick chimney with a lintel of hand-adzed timber from an old Wentworth bridge.

The kitchen and spacious walk-in pantry is part of this area. Large floor to ceiling timber-framed windows bring in natural light and a feeling of being in touch with the outdoors. Two other living areas flow from this central space. The eastern end consists of 3 bedrooms, bathroom and laundry all centered-around a children ™s living area containing a very efficient wood heater.

The western section of the house could be called the parents ™ retreat and consists of a study or sitting/music room, large master bedroom with ensuite and generous walk-in robe.

A low maintenance garden with an automatic watering system, features Australian native shrubs and trees. The 3-acre patch on the road side is cleared and suitable for a variety of purposes. A water right of 20 megalitres is to be sold with the property.

It is a very ‘liveable house’ with all surfaces quite robust and easy to maintain. The mixture of timber, bricks and mud bricks exudes a warm, welcoming feeling. Brick floors flow throughout and decorative floor rugs soften and add to the appeal.

Rainwater is collected and piped to the kitchen and laundry. House and garden water is supplied via Lower Murray Water into a large holding tank. All this, and ideally positioned on very quiet McPhee Road with natural bush settings and Red Cliffs Golf Course views to front (west) of property.

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