28 Knee Lane, Croydon North VIC 3136

Tucked away in a quiet court location, sits this beautifully presented double storey, family home. With a brief to ensure a minimal carbon footprint on the surrounding bush-like setting and with sustainable living in mind, it was constructed to the highest quality by its current owners. Using a number of recycled materials (including the external bricks) and energy efficient design standards, the home retains a rustic feel despite its modern age.

Internally, exposed beams and cathedral ceilings made from a combination of western red cedar and recycled Oregon timber feature throughout the clever open-plan design, while the orientation of the home ensures that it benefits from its northerly aspect, saving on heating and cooling costs year round. Solar heating, solar hot water and additional insulation makes it further energy efficient.

There are both formal and informal living spaces, 2 of which open out via French doors onto the delightfully private and well-established front garden. With superb elevated views across to nearby bushland, together with a thriving vegetable patch and 2 water tanks, the garden not only benefits from the evening breeze, it is also somewhat self-sufficient, continuing the sustainable design outdoors. In addition, the rear garden boasts an abundance of fruit trees as well as a delightful paved entertaining area.

The kitchen features recycled Oregon timber bench tops, gas cooking and Bosch appliances, together with a dishwasher and double pantry. Also downstairs is a sizeable bedroom, laundry with drying facilities and a powder room, while upstairs, a mezzanine level leads to a further 3 bedrooms (BIR), main with ensuite and WIR, and a central bathroom. There is also an open space ideal for a kid's study or playroom and an abundance of storage, including a fully lined attic.
The double lock up garage with internal access to the house features a workshop area together with a mezzanine storage area and access to the rear garden.

With such beautiful, bush-like surroundings (Hochkins Ridge Flora Reserve is at the end of the street) you could easily be mistaken for thinking you are miles from anywhere, yet all major amenities including McAdam Square and Croydon North Plaza, together with quality schools Yarra Valley Grammar, Luther College and Yarra Road Primary are just minutes away.