837 Montacute Road, Montacute SA 5134

Built in c.1861, from local stone, this historic Montacute property served an important community role, firstly as local Wesleyan Chapel, then Methodist and Uniting Church. Since 1986 however it has been independently owned and has served as a unique, green focused, family home and studio to award winning landscape architects, Hopkins & Goodwin's - Fifth Creek Studio.
Surrounded by charm & intrigue, this exclusive and distinctive property provides a gateway into the past; while through its urban design additions, a superb window into the future as we move to a more sustainable, environmentally focused lifestyle.
Over the past 30 years the owners have added extensive improvements to modernise and improve liveability, utilizing a wide range of materials and resources.
Features include:
- A living wall and green roof of native plants, to assist with natural temperature control
- Lush landscaping and louvre windows to direct the cool gully breezes through the home
- An abundance of rainwater (total capacity of approx. 49,600 ltrs)
- Bore water used for washing and gardens (supplied at a small fee)
- Slow combustion fire place in the main living area
- LPG cylinder gas heating with multiple outlet points
- Mains power plus 1.5kW solar system, including solar hot water
- Terraced veggie gardens, fruit trees, chook shed, worm farm and potting shed

With stunning views across the cherry and lemon orchards opposite and the soothing sounds of a myriad of birds in the trees above, this home provides a great escape from the hustle and bustle, but still within arm's reach of all modern day amenities.

Specifications:
CT / 5652/487
Council / City of Adelaide Hills
Zoning / HF
Built / 1861
Land / 1522m2
Council Rates / $1696.00pa
ES Levy / $260.85pa

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