37 Slab Road, Middleton TAS 7163

Fostering a calm and serene ambience with a rustic yet modern minimalist approach to decorating, reflecting the lifestyle and personality of the owners, is this Architect designed, sustainably built, energy efficient home?.completely ?Off the Grid?.

Emulating the needs and requirements and the way the current owners interrelate, with the kitchen/dining/living combined to take advantage of the delightful aspect over the gently sloping pasture and capturing superb views D'Entrecasteaux Channel. These inside areas flow onto a sandstone paved deck, featuring rough sawn, recycled Tasmanian jetty columns which extend through from the interior, complementing the rustic vibe of the residence and providing a frame for possible shade cover from the northerly sun.

Three double bedrooms provide ample accommodation with an ensuite, family bathroom and very generous laundry/utility room, adding to the amenities for easy care living. The feeling of peace and calm that comes from the neutral colours, furnishings and timber flooring, the abundant natural light and the aspect, create a haven for you and yours to enjoy.

There are no superfluous areas within the house, as spaces flow and interact maintaining a spacious, airy, open and light feel, without sacrificing a sense of intimacy, creating a home that was made to measure for an enviable lifestyle.

Well positioned on the crest of the 30 acre property, surrounded by stringy bark gums and native vegetation, ?HONEY TREE? also has adjacent a self-contained cottage which has been and could be utilised for numerous options. Abundant outdoor areas are appropriate for many hours of exploring or entertaining with fenced areas for the safety of children and confinement of pets.

Historically, the land was farmed for berries and due to the fertile and well-tended soil, this productive land continues to be suitable for numerous other applications. With dual frontage, ample water supply, including a million litre spring fed dam and seasonal flowing creeks. The generous water supply to the residence and cottage is byway of tanks with hot water generated by solar hot water and evacuated tubes.

Solar array and inverted power supply the household electricals with a separate 12 volt lighting system and a back-up generator. Heating is byway of sun and wood (ample supply on property), the residence being full insulated with natural wool and with double glazed windows and doors and thermal mass built into the structure. Hydronic hot water heaters provide heating to the bedrooms, hallway and bathrooms and for the keen cook, there is a very efficient gas oven and hob and an additional oven built into the woodstove. Waste is septic tank and an open shed houses ?farm equipment?.