75 Hickeys Road, Kirkstall VIC 3283

This architecturally designed home on 1.5 acres is priced right to meet the market
Living in a rural community doesn`t come any better than this, the sustainable living concept includes solar power, permaculture garden and fresh water all set in a delightful native garden, living totally off the grid.
The 2 story Tassie Oak clad home is fully insulated and has Tasmanian hard wood floor boards downstairs, to complement the recycled Red-gum and Oregon kitchen. The open plan kitchen, dining and lounge room has gas cooking and fridge (both gas) and a wood-heater (bakers oven) which also heats the water along with a solar hot water system. There are also feature Blackwood doors with eye-catching leadlight windows and large windows looking out to the bush setting. Also down stairs is the bathroom (shower and vanity) as well as the laundry. Upstairs is an attic style ceiling lines design with 3 bedrooms also providing lovely garden views, and a 2nd toilet
The ability to be completely off the grid is the special feature of this property with 6 large panels, an 0.8kw- 24 volt battery bank with a backup generator. Water is in plentiful supply with 8,000gal of fresh water and header tank . The panels are situated on the purpose built shed which includes storage and 2 bay carport. The garden is very impressive with mature native trees and shrubs, fruit trees and expansive veggie garden designed around Permaculture principles.
This is an attractive property with wide appeal and only 6kms from Koroit, 17kms from Port Fairy and 22 kms from the regional city of Warrnambool