Phone enquiry code for this property: 2466
If you are looking for country living within commuting distance to all the main centres within the region, you’ve come to the right place! This beautiful and light filled off-grid solar passive straw bale home (built 2017) sits in a peaceful little valley surrounded by rolling hills and fantastic views. The property is all set up for a self-sufficient lifestyle providing opportunity to grow your own food, enjoy your own free range eggs, have horses or sheep and just live connected to the land. At the end of the day you can relax in the authentic wood heated Finnish sauna!
The 15 acre property was established only a few years ago in line with a comprehensive permaculture plan. The main dwelling incorporates solar passive design, ecological building materials, off-grid solar energy and double glazed windows resulting in comfortable year-round temperatures and high energy efficiency. No additional cooling is needed and additional winter warmth is provided by a slow combustion wood heater.
The modern yet rustic-feel home incorporates north-facing open living, three large bedrooms with the private master bedroom (with BIR) at one end of the house. The country style kitchen offers gas cooking, electric oven, a dish washer and ample counter top and storage space.
Following the ecological design and permaculture principles, the house is equipped with an easy maintenance Nature Loo composting toilet. A separate store room/solar control room provides extra indoor storage space next to the laundry, leading out to the covered drying area.
The large floor to ceiling windows open up to the north capturing both the winter sun as well as the beautiful views. The covered and partly enclosed deck is a perfect spot to enjoy coffee and meals.
Easy care gardens, veggie patch, fox-proofed fruit orchard and chicken run are all within easy access. The property is fully fenced and divided into six paddocks and several fenced tree lots. About 900 trees, approximately 25 fruit trees and berries, countless shrubs and flowers have been established since 2015.
Property features:
Distances: Goulburn CBD 20 min, Canberra (Watson) 45 min, Sydney airport 2 h, Yass 45 min
Water: 90.000 l partly in-ground concrete tank, large dam with a pump connecting to a 5000 l gravity fed header tank for irrigation and stock, pond by the house
Electricity: Stand-alone 3.1 kW solar array, 21 kWh Deep cycle AGM solar battery bank, 7 kW inverter, Energy efficient LED lights throughout
Internet/phone: Skymuster satellite NBN connected, 4G mobile reception
Hot water: 220 l evacuated tube gas boosted hot water system
Shed/workshop/machinery: 12m x 6 m Colorbond, dual roller doors, a separate enclosed storage area built within
“Chicken Palace”: combining indoor chicken coop with storage area for feed and supplies. Connected to fox proof straw yard and orchard
Sewage/Waste: Nature Loo composting toilet, grey water filtering/absorption
Agricultural/Permaculture: 6 fenced paddocks with water access/tap for livestock, pastures improved by contour deep ripping, fox proofed fruit orchard, fenced veggie garden, no chemicals used for the past 5 years, planted trees mycorrhiza inoculated
Costs: Utility costs for the property are limited to bottled gas, which is $80-100/year, self-sufficient in electricity and water, council rates $1355/year (includes waste collection), 20 m crown land easement along the northern border approx. $200/year
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Phone enquiry code for this property: 2466
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