Environmentally Sustainable 'Private' Rural Retreat set on 3.25 acres

This very private property is well set back off Sapphire Coast Drive with tree top views from every room. The home was designed in 2012 by the current owners with meticulous thought to every energy efficient appliance and product to make it extremely environmentally sustainable. It has been professionally and solidly built to the highest BAL 40 rating with fireproof Timbercrete Blocks providing thermal insulation up to 6 times better than any other masonry product. A mix of double-glazed awning and sliding windows plus 4.8m double glazed sliding doors open out to the veranda covered entertainment area which rolls onto a lush green lawn and feature Japanese Maple and Tree Fern landscaping. The modern kitchen is designed with an island stone bench top with quality kitchen cabinetry and a generous pantry. Energy efficient electric induction cooking, with ducted exhaust, directed outside and a multi-function oven compliment the kitchen. The breakfast bar looks out to the east over a Feng Shui feature fishpond with a rock waterfall that attracts a lot of birds that come to visit for a drink or a bird bath. 3 bedrooms all have built in wardrobes and the spacious bathroom boasts a large spa bath and frameless glass shower with multi-function handheld shower head, plus there are 2 toilets, one is in the laundry / powder room. In addition to the main residence is a Colorbond skillion roofed and concreted double carport which can easily accommodate a large caravan, motorhome, boat or 2 cars. The single garage has an additional laundry, toilet and hot water shower plus a mezzanine for storage. The structure could easily be converted into a granny flat or teenage retreat. There is a 4.5kw PV solar system on the skillion roof, Edson evacuated solar tubes x 30, solar hot water system with an Edson 315lt stainless steel tank. There are 4 water tanks which can equalize, or be used individually storing 110,000 litres, one of which is gravity fed for use on the garden, lawn and toilets. The clear solar safe polycarbonate hot house and veggie garden, plus a dark tinted polycarbonate chicken coop and chook run are all fenced and netted. This is an ideal low maintenance, rural retreat to live the quiet life and enjoy the privacy of the natural surroundings. Situated approx. 10 minutes to Tathra or Merimbula and approx. 20 minutes to Bega.
We welcome you to call for a private inspection.