* Please note: inspections are by private appointment only - please contact Milton - 0424 531 368 *<br><br>Welcome to 13 Walter Hood Lane, Red Hill - a masterclass in modern design, sustainability, and location. Completed in May 2024, this striking, freestanding residence is the product of a visionary collaboration between renowned architect Paul Tilse and esteemed interior designer Vanessa Hawes.<br><br>Purpose-built to passive house construction principles, the home sets a new benchmark for energy-efficient living in Canberra's inner south, achieving an Australian Building Code Energy Efficiency Rating of 8.1 stars and delivering unmatched comfort, style, and sustainability.<br><br>Located in the centre of Walter Hood Lane, the home occupies a premier, north-facing position offering commanding grandstand views across Lady Nelson Park and The Parks complex.<br><br>Across its three well-planned levels, this residence provides flexible family living with premium finishes and exceptional functionality. The ground floor features a welcoming entry, a large double garage with workshop and storage space, and a generous guest bedroom with ensuite - ideal for multigenerational living or a private home office or gym.<br><br>On the main level, you'll find a streamlined open-plan kitchen, dining and living area that opens to a spacious covered al fresco terrace that's perfect for entertaining with Lady Nelson Park as your backdrop.<br><br>Also on the main floor is the primary suite wing, complete with a spacious bedroom, walk-in robe, luxe ensuite with underfloor heating, and an adjoining snug. This self-contained wing can be closed off from the main living area for enhanced privacy - ideal for couples or downsizers wanting space without compromise.<br><br>Upstairs, two further bedrooms, a stylish main bathroom, and a rumpus area provide the perfect retreat for children or guests.<br><br>Engineered for longevity and low-impact living, the home boasts airtight construction, heat recovery ventilation, bulk insulation, and triple-glazed Dopfner tilt and turn windows - delivering year-round thermal comfort and whisper-quiet interiors. A 13kW solar array paired with a 13.5kWh Tesla battery powers approximately 80% of the home's energy needs, with the home having achieved a 200% energy offset over the past 12 months. This extraordinary efficiency means negative energy bills and giving back to the grid more than it consumes - an incredible advantage in today's energy-conscious market.<br><br>Other standout features include two electric vehicle chargers, Miele kitchen appliances (including an 800mm induction cooktop), Australian Timber Ceilings, Daikin zoned reverse cycle air conditioning, a CCTV security system, and professionally landscaped gardens with automated irrigation. With provision for a lift already in place, the home is ready to adapt to your needs well into the future.<br><br>Thoughtfully designed and meticulously executed, 13 Walter Hood Lane is a rare offering in the heart of Red Hill. Combining architectural elegance, leading-edge sustainability, and one of the suburb's most sought-after positions, this home delivers a lifestyle few can match. Just steps from the charming Red Hill Shops, you'll enjoy weekend brunches at Fox & Bow cafe, casual dinners from Bravo Pizza, and daily convenience at SupaExpress.<br><br>Enjoy a new standard of living: energy-positive, effortlessly elegant, and unmistakably refined.<br><br><br>The key details<br><br>- Sophisticated, super energy-efficient home in the heart of Red Hill<br>- Designed by renowned architect Paul Tilse with interiors by Vanessa Hawes<br>- Built to achieve an Australian Building Code EER of 8.1 stars<br>- Dopfner triple glazed composite timber and aluminium tilt and turn windows and doors<br>- Internal airtight "Intello" intelligent wall and ceiling wrap<br>- Passive ventilation to roof, roof space and walls to reduce heat build up<br>- Bulk thermal insulation installed to 50% greater than required by building codes<br>- Systemair SAVE energy recovery ventilation system provides filtered pre-cooled or heated air<br>- All electric energy design<br>- 13kw solar panel array with 13.5kwh battery<br>- 80% self powered, 200% energy offset over last 12 months providing negative energy bills<br>- Daikin zoned reverse cycle air conditioning<br>- Electric heat pump hot water unit, 500 litres<br>- Electric floor heating to bathrooms<br>- Miele kitchen appliances including 800mm induction cooktop<br>- Long wall mounted bench seat in dining area<br>- Primary wing with bedroom, ensuite, walk-in robe and snug can be isolated from living zone<br>- European oak composite flooring<br>- Australian Timber Ceilings in main living zone<br>- Japanese-inspired courtyard on main level<br>- Entertaining terrace with northerly aspect and centrally situated grandstand views across Lady Nelson Park and The Parks complex<br>- Large double garage with workshop space and 2 x electric vehicle fast chargers<br>- Provision for lift to be installed<br>- Back to base enabled security system<br>- CCTV external surveillance cameras<br>- Video intercom and electronic entry<br>- 2 x 2,000 litre rain water tanks<br>- WCs serviced by rain water first<br>- Professionally constructed landscaping with full automatic irrigation<br>- Murrumbateman Bluestone retaining walls to driveway and entrance<br>- Steps from Red Hill Shops<br>- Walking distance to Canberra Grammar, Red Hill Primary and St Bede's Primary<br>- Manuka Shops and Federal Golf Club within 7 minutes drive<br><br><br>Built: 2024<br>Block Size: 581 sqm<br>Living Size: 270 sqm + 71 sqm garage<br>Rates: $1,690 per quarter<br>UV: $1,290,000 (2024)<br>NatHERS EER: 6<br>ACC EER: 8.1
