23 Archers Road, Chewton VIC 3451

The key guiding principle for the construction of this home was to capture as much light as possible. As such it is north facing, with large double glazed windows bringing light into the two main living areas and main bedroom. This is further complemented by two large east facing double glazed windows bring morning light into the main living area .This home incorporates a light industrial feel to both the outside and inside. The outside walls are made up of an amalgam of exposed concrete, colorbond, manufactured plywood and fibrous panelling. The guttering, downpipes, pergola posts, metal batons, structural posts and window frames are all of galvanised metal appearance. The external colours were chosen by a professional colour consultant. The house is surrounded by gravel pathways and gravel driveways; this reinforces the minimalistic nature of this homes design. The professionally designed garden accentuates the strong geometric lines of the house. Five double glazed sliding doors open on to four separate decks. The six custom made steps that service the outside are made from galvanised metal and laminated merbau. The inside continues with the light industrial feel. The power point and light switch covers are all brushed metal as are the fans, the light housings and door handles. The metallic window frames; fitted with Luxaflex external awnings and double glazed entry doors are similarly styled. The light industrial feel is further enhanced by the polished concrete floors in four rooms including the main living area. The colours of the walls, tiles and the cabinetry throughout have been chosen by a professional interior decorator.
Features of the inside of the home are:
Six louver windows enhancing cross breeze cooling in all living areas
All windows are double glazed, surrounded by commercial style and quality frames
Lighting is LED throughout, the exception being three, Australian made, over kitchen bench pendants
Ceiling height is 2.7 m and all premium quality internal doors are 2.4m in height
Seven fans function as the first line of cooling. All fans are low energy six speed direct current
There are no architraves around the windows or doors. All door frames are steel
All storage cupboards are made from laminated carcasses with identical doors
All toilets are off the wall design with whisper quiet hidden cisterns
Two internal double glazed doors facilitate compartmentalised heating and cooling
Methven tap ware throughout
State of the art Australian made Apricus hot water unit featuring 30 evacuated glass tubes (gas boosted)
Luxaflex internal window furnishings
Features of specific rooms
Main Living Area (incorporating Living Area, Dining Area and Kitchen)
Eight meters of kitchen bench
De-greened glass splash back
Peter Evans sink
Electrolux cooking tower incorporating micro wave and two fan forced ovens
Fully integrated Electrolux dishwasher
Five burner Electrolux gas hot plate (900mm)
Asko hidden cooking vapour extractor
Fully customised ceiling height cabinetry in Kitchen
Fully customised off the wall cabinetry in Living Area and Dining Area
Cassette style hyper inverter reverse cycle air conditioning

Minor Living Area
Hyper inverter reverse cycle air conditioning
Fully customised off the wall cabinetry
Off the wall television
Bathrooms (2) one is ensuite
Fully customised cabinetry featuring full mirrored doors
Curved up the wall (10 cm) linoleum
Floor to ceiling tiling in wet areas
Low energy (pulse technology) heated towel racks
Study
Fully customised full wall shelving
Main Bedroom
Incorporates walk in wardrobe with built in tall boys
Two Minor Bedrooms
Nobo Heater in each
Built in storage cupboards including built in tall boys
Laundry
Fully customised ceiling high cabinetry
Externally vented Clothes dryer
Garage/Workshop
Fully lined
5 double power points in workshop
1 double point in carport
External Features
3 double power points external to house
25000 litre tank is used for the laundry and toilets