As kind on the eyes as it is on the environment, this architecturally engineered home is a healthy place for a family to live and grow. The creation of renowned sustainability architect John Maitland of ‘Energy Architecture’ and construction by ‘Next / McCracken Prestige Homes’ brings together, synergistically, a forward thinking design and a genuine concern for the environmental footprint the home creates. The 4 bedroom home uses passive-solar principles to minimise the use of power and water, yet remains cool in summer and warm in winter. This home is a masterpiece of sustainable design, from rammed earth walls and reverse brick veneer construction to heat ventilation via ceiling vents and clerestory windows throughout the home.
Large picture windows allow all areas of the home to be bathed in natural light and the spacious open-plan space on the ground floor allows for easy entertaining. The ground floor flows naturally through to the outdoor entertaining area which has retractable shade sails and beautiful views over Linear Park. Entertainers’ features include a SMEG oven and gas cooktop, granite benchtops, dishwasher and tiled floors. The hot water system is an Apricus evacuated tube 315L solar system with gas boost and there is a 20,500ltr rainwater tank, a roof rain collection system and a connection throughout the home with a sediment, carbon block and ultraviolet filter system. Year round comfort is taken care of with underfloor heating in lower level and ducted evaporative air conditioning and hydronic heating for the upper level. There is ample storage throughout with all rooms offering built in robes. The gardens are all low maintenance and have retractable shade sails covering them for easy growth throughout the year.
Everything is to love about the location. You’re in the prestigious ‘Promenade Estate’ which is the most exclusive enclave in the western suburbs. You are just 6.5km to the cbd and 6.9km to the pristine coastline. Buses are a short walk and the absolutely stunning Linear Park is at your back door.
Highlights
* Intelligently designed north facing living & rear yard
* Designed by renowned sustainability designer John Maitland of ‘Energy Architecture’
* Construction by ‘Next / McCracken Prestige Homes’
* Flexible floor plan currently disposed as 3 bedrooms and 3 living areas
* All bedrooms designed to face North to capture winter sun
* Downstairs master bedroom overlooks a private courtyard with separate walk in robe/bathroom
* Spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area with study area
* Kitchen has SMEG oven & gas cook top, granite benchtops, dishwasher & tiled floors
* Energy efficient under floor heating throughout ground floor
* 2 bedrooms on upper floor with additional family room
* Beautiful outdoor entertaining area with breathtaking views over Linear Park
* 2 car automatic panel garage
* Direct access to Linear Park from your back gate
* Brilliantly located in prestigious ‘Promenade Estate’ just 6.5km to cbd & 6.9km to beach
Energy features
* Apricus Evacuated Tube 315L Solar Hot Water system with gas boost
* 20,500ltr Ausdrain tank (under driveway)
* Tank connected to all parts of home with sediment, carbon block and ultraviolet filter system
* Roof rain collection capacity of 129,400ltrs per annum (based on annual average rainfall of 227ltrs per mm of rainfall)
* First flush system installed to downpipes
* Hansa Polo 4 WELS Star rating tap ware and shower heads
* Home situated for maximum solar gain
* Rammed earth wall to main living/kitchen area
* Reverse brick veneer construction with built-in external wall ventilation
* R4 insulation in roof and R3.5 with foil wrap to walls
* Retractable shade sails over all courtyard areas
* Seeley Climate Wizard ducted air-conditioning
* Hydronic Heating (Sime Gas Powered) Ground floor is in slab, first floor by radiator panels
* Heat ventilation via ceiling vents and clerestory windows throughout home