15 Enfield Drive, Torquay VIC 3228

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Upon entering this tranquil, private property set on a generous 4800m2 (Over 1 acre approx.) natural bush allotment -  the dramatic rammed earth walls set the tone for a home that is built with its external environment taken into consideration which benefits its internal livability. Consisting comfortable open plan living and dining with three generous oversized bedrooms, master with ensuite.

Key property features include:

Rammed Earth Walls
Living room includes a wall over 4m in height with a double curved roof.
Low Allergy design considerations include:
All plaster painted with low allergy bio-paint & minimal lined chipboard.
Flooring:
Ceramic tiles are the main covering in the North facing rooms to increase thermal mass.
Cork tiles have been used in major walkways to reduce everyday physical impact.
Wet areas have been designed with no steps and no screens.
Roofing:
Roof has been specifically designed to retain the Surfcoast feel with a wave design that extends to the engineered, oversized dual carport at the front of the property.
Energy:
Water is heated using solar panels, boosted as required by gas.
All internal heating is provided from Hydronic Panels which are on a separate gas system to the domestic hot water.
Grid interactive solar panels.
Windows and Doors:
All windows are double glazed.
Windows and door frames are plantation kiln dried pine.
The Garden:
Native plants with remnant vegetation area which has had the non-indigenous plants removed.
Vegetable patches are designed based on those at the Melbourne botanical gardens and are ‘no-dig’ raised beds.
Water for garden beds is captured and stored in a 9000L tank and pumped to the patch.
Fruit trees are watered from the 2nd tank by pump and recycled wastewater.

If a property with low environmental impact, sustainability and quality craftsmanship is important to you, then this is the property you have been waiting for!

With a carefully designed floor plan for multiple living options considered, an energy efficient design taken into account, not only for the environment but for cost savings purposes also – this is the private Surfcoast meets Bush property that ticks all the boxes - Suitable for both downsizers, or the enviro-conscious young family alike