Loftily poised on an elevated Beecher ridge, 61 Surveyor Place offers a commanding view of the valley below and across to distant mountain ranges. A private sanctuary among the trees awaits the lucky new owner of this eco-friendly home, and a chance to enjoy a reduced environmental footprint while still indulging in a comfortable and laid back lifestyle. Situated on a 6 acre parcel and positioned to retain privacy from surrounding properties, this home is a truly tranquil sanctuary. A gently winding gravel driveway sets the scene as you approach the home, concreted at its steepest point to aid accessibility for all vehicles. Constructed in 2009 by Paul Capuano and inspired by a Sala Homes design, the house itself is built on a steel frame and clad in Weathertex and Colourbond to blend in with its environment and give a rustic, tree-house feel. Entering through a wide timber front door, an immediate sense of space abounds afforded by the high, pitched ceiling and open plan layout. Set out in an H-pattern, each corner of the home is occupied by one of the three well-sized bedrooms and the fourth by the study, laundry and separate lavatory.
The kitchen is well equipped with a wide stone island benchtop, large gas stovetop and oven, plentiful storage, and wide windows from which the view is optimised. Extensive use of louvres give control over the ever-present breeze and keeps the home cool on even the warmest of summer days. For the rarer but still present cold winters, a fireplace in the main living area warms the home comfortably. Ordinarily a utilitarian space, the bathroom has been designed as something more special - a rainwater shower head is centred over a raised cobblestone floor in the centre of the room, and wide windows backing onto the trees beyond set a natural backdrop to the daily bathing routine.
The eco-credentials of the home are hard to overlook; not only were the materials used in construction environmentally friendly, there is a 1.4KW solar array atop the roof, solar hot water system and Biolytix septic system ensures waste is dealt with in an ecological fashion, and while there is a trickle feed of town water if required, 46,000 litres worth of water tanks have been sunken beneath the home to supply all the water needs.
Storage space has not been forgotten, with a large, powered 2 bay shed to house the cars and an annex off the rear for a covered workspace. Around the gardens are an abundance of fruit trees and native plants, and will be a pleasure for any gardening enthusiast to continue adding their own touches.
61 Surveyor Place is a striking and unique proposition for all the right reason. Enquire today to make the step into this stunning, ecologically sensitive, and comfortable home.
Call Karen or Anthony to arrange an inspection - 0418783961 or 0467044974.
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