40 York Lane, Beechworth VIC 3747

Privately located on approx. 20.72 acres, and surrounded by established native habitat gardens, this architecturally designed, award winning, steel framed, Timbercrete, galvanised iron and colorbond roofed, solar passive home has been thoughtfully built with a north facing aspect and is conveniently located only 5km from central Beechworth.

From the featured formal entrance timber doors this home includes polished concrete floors, high ceilings and light-filled open plan living areas overlooking the surrounding bushlands and gardens. The custom designed kitchen features two-pak finishes, gas cook top and electric oven, double stainless-steel sinks, new dishwasher, large walk-in-pantry and excellent storage. The adjacent dining area and lounge feature a Nectre wood combustion heater, two ceiling fans and reverse-cycle air-conditioning. The laundry includes good storage and independent access to the outside clothesline.

Also, at ground level is a queen-size guest bedroom with built-in-robes, ceiling fan and access to the main bathroom with tiled floors, extra-large shower, toilet and twin basins. Currently used as an office / library there is a potential third bedroom with a built-in-desk, bookshelves and external doors.

Upstairs, via the custom designed staircase and under-stair storage is the master queen-size bedroom with high pitched ceilings, polished Murray Pine floors and framed window views to the surrounding bushlands, walk-in-robe and a large tiled ensuite with shower, toilet, bidet and a single basin. There is also access to a loft / office with a reverse-cycle air-conditioner.

Accessed from the main residence is a separate studio / music room with a wood heater, sink, ceiling fan, upstairs storage and double doors to the outside deck. The separate steel-framed studio is also north facing and overlooks the native gardens and bushlands. It includes reverse-cycle air-conditioning, sliding doors and blinds.

This property also includes 3 x 22500 litre water tanks, a 1.5Kw solar system and solar hot water with gas booster. The gardens include paved walkways, shade sail, fully fenced house yard and a septic worm farm for black water, grey water and decomposable household waste. There is also access to the seasonal Three Mile Creek on the northern boundary of this property.

This home will appeal to couples, small families, retirees and creative buyers seeking to secure a low maintenance, solar passive home set in a private bush.