97 Connaught Road, Blackheath NSW 2785

Sustainable architectural design meets natural scenic beauty with this stunning north facing property, nestled on a large, private block of land with an uninterrupted bush outlook. Designed and built by the owner, this straw bale home is a vision of energy efficient design and was awarded the BDAA national design award for Residential Sustainable Building in 2017.

Polished concrete floors, exposed timber beams, curved cob walls and artisan lime and marble renders give a warm, tactile and romantic feel to the home. Flexible accommodation with home office, multiple living spaces and indoor / outdoor living.

FEATURES BREAKDOWN;
• Northerly aspect and expansive double glazed windows
• Feature cob wall with wood fire and baker's oven
• Open plan lounge/dining/kitchen walk-in pantry, high ceilings and exposed timbers
• Second lounge/TV room with loft bedroom plus additional office
• Large main bathroom with freestanding bath
• Master bedroom with ensuite and garden deck
• 2 further double bedrooms, one with sleeping loft and ensuite
• Downstairs games room - opening to garden and fire circle. Could easily convert to fully self-contained accommodation.
• Laundry/ mud room and drying room
• Solar passive design with exceptional insulation and energy efficiency
• Hydronic underfloor heating and hot water from solar heat pumps
• Large PV solar panel system, grid connected. Minimal running costs
• Large North and East facing decks
• Single lock up garage with auto door plus carport
• Landscaped garden with dry stone walls, fruit trees, veggie garden, sprinkler system and
75,000 litre rain tank
• Set on a large block of 2788m2 (approx) with abundant native birds & wildlife
• Situated 1.9kms approx from the heart of Blackheath village, cafes, boutique
shops, schools and transport.

While privately situated overlooking the bush, this stunning home is still only a short walk into Blackheath village. Don't let the stressors of everyday life get you down with this gorgeously peaceful property.