Built in March 2021, this passive solar three-bedroom home has been designed for those who appreciate the attention to detail and with future liveability in mind with a 7.9 energy rating, uPVC double glazed tilt/turn windows, a 6kw solar system and a highly insulated waffle slab for year-round comfort.
Contemporary in design with recycled brick, timber and a Colourbond exterior, the central hallway leads to three bedrooms, the two main bedrooms with built-in robes, with the third bedroom doubling up as a second living space, are all serviced by a large bathroom with underfloor heating, a bath, a walk-in shower, a toilet and a vanity, a powder room for guests, before opening into the impressive north-facing open-plan kitchen with dining and living, with large windows overlooking the borrowed landscape of Moonlight Flat bushlands and the Leanganook walking and bike track. A well-presented kitchen provides a large central island providing additional seating, an induction cooktop, a wall oven, a built-in microwave, stone benchtops, a dishwasher, plenty of storage, a walk-in pantry leading to the laundry with external access, open to the kitchen is the living space with a solid wood heater overlooking the back garden, the dining space has sliding doors opening out onto a private elevated entertaining deck, the perfect spot to enjoy the beautiful landscape beyond. Design details include a secure remote garage that has internal access, stunning Blackbutt timber floors, honeycomb blinds, ceiling fans, ducted electric heating and cooling, a heat pump hot water system, NBN and tilt-turn window frames that allow both a tilt-in and an opening (turn) function, making a stylish and innovative feature designed to reduce external noise, minimise your energy bills and help you maintain a comfortable temperature all year round.
On a 683 sqm allotment with a second rear driveway access from Farran Street is a 2.4m x 4m studio/ home office with power surrounded by a low-maintenance landscaped garden, a chicken pen, raised veggie patch, and gravel paths. Designed with eco-liveability at the forefront, attention to detail allows this passive solar home to provide comfort year-round, and with easy access to the Leanganook walking and bike track, a stroll to the famous Wesley Hill market, and a short drive into Castlemaine for retail and amenities, a home for the future.