20 metres from, and 10 metres above the water, this is a magnificent north facing home, 300+ sq m, built on passive solar principles.

The nearest neighbour on 3 sides is 100 metres, and 500 metres to the rear (north), yet it has street frontage…no long driveway.

The property is 30 minutes from the CBD on an average run, and less than 10 minutes from Tullamarine airport.

The land area is about 2490 square metres, .62 acre, and a further half acre is available for lease between the property and the river for the king’s ransom of $1.00 for 10 years!!

Fish for trout and redfin, just a short walk down the stairs to the river.

Entry to the property is via very attractive, and solid, double brick front entry/fence with columns and heavy timber gates, hot mix bitumen driveway from road to entry with pavers to the garage.

Construction is cavity (double) brick (60,000+ bricks), suspended concrete floors, huge exposed trusses, soaring pine ceilings, and an insulated colourbond steel roof.

The main entry is across one of three ponds stocked with koi, other ornamental fish, and even some Australian Bass, and between sandstone carvings of Raksasa, the temple guardian in Hindu mythology, under Balinese umbrellas.

This magnificent, architect designed, and very private home, on five levels (4 only 2 or 3 steps, the basement 12 steps down), comprises three double bedrooms, large family room, separate dining and lounge, ensuite to main bedroom, huge kitchen with island bench, Tasmanian Oak cabinets and granite bench tops, main bathroom with spa tub, large double garage (7m X 6m) with electronic rolladoor, weatherproof entry from garage to the house via an atrium, 80+ sq m of verandahs/outside entertaining area all facing the creek, and on the lower level an office/sewing room, which could easily become two bedrooms, and a basement (approx. 40 sq m), currently the wine cellar, model aircraft workshop, gym, and storeroom.

Almost all rooms have river views, and huge double sliding doors open onto the balcony from all living rooms, and Bedroom 1. .

All living areas are quarry tiled, bedrooms and lounge are carpeted, and bathrooms have ceramic floor tiles.

Lined curtains are included throughout, and those facing north and north east, have a reflective lining.

A 1.5 KW solar system is installed with 3.2 KW inverter, so that upgrading is as simple as adding more panels.

The living areas have ceiling fans, and two huge (8000 BTU) Fujitsu reverse cycle split system aircon units. The main bedroom has a ceiling fan and reverse cycle aircon, and the third bedroom also has reverse cycle aircon. Both bathrooms have IXL Tastic exhaust fan/heating globe fittings.

The largest model Coonara wood heater services the living areas, and there is an open fire place in the formal lounge.

An alarm system is installed, with a current monitoring service.

Garden steps lead down to the river.

The garden, although still very presentable, is being re-established after an absence by the owner, and currently comprises mainly indigenous plants (grasses, shrubs and trees).

This truly is a beautiful property, and is worthy of an inspection.

Council rates include the fire levy, previously included on home insurance.