A custom designed Solar passive Hickenbotham home completed in 2019. A delightful property which has been carefully designed by the owner taking into consideration the orientation of the block the climate and materials of the build in order to minimize the use of energy with a high energy rating of 6.7 and very low energy bills.
Positioned on a large 1200m2 block, fully fenced, rear access and plenty of space to park the boat, campervan or several vehicles.
Entrance hall with floating floor leading to second living room currently used as the TV & reading room. A convenient rumpus room for the family.
Master bedroom suite with fitted carpet, ceiling fan, walk in robe with hanging and drawer space. En-suite complete with good size shower, toilet, vanity & tiled flooring.
Generous size bedroom 2 & 3 both with fitted carpet & ceiling fans. Passage way with linen press and floating floor. Bonus study nook perfect for anyone working from home with floating floor & overlooking rear garden.
Delightful bright and open plan kitchen/dining with central breakfast bar, double sink, pantry, space for large fridge freezer, gas cook top & stainless steel extractor, dishwasher & R/C A/C.
Second living area with floating floor & slide doors to gardens. Family bathroom with shower, bath, toilet and vanity. Spacious and surprisingly large laundry with floor to ceiling storage cupboards, sink, tiled floor & slide door to gardens.
Outside with easy care gardens, fabulous double garage with concrete floor, power and light, skillion roof, 1 x auto door, 1 x manual door. 5000ltr rain water tank.
A short walk to the River Murray and delightful wildlife walks of Clayton Bay. The perfect family home or place to enjoy peace & quiet.
Other design features Include:
The house is a Passive and active solar design utilizing,
Orientation and 5 north facing windows
Thermal Mass and draught prevention
Shading and limited glass on east, west and south
Insulation to external and internal walls
Zoning, 4 seperate areas so heating and cooling is easier.
Ventilation, good ventilation paths to make use of breezes.
Garage detached to improve house performance and limit fumes entering the house.
Energy rating of 6.7
Electricity usage is 3.4 kw/ day or $2.20
Water and gas usage is 75 cents a day.