Straw Bale Residence, Multi-Gen Living On 5 Acres

Proudly introducing to the market for the first time, this Straw Bale residence is a family home like no other. A purpose built home, where three households reside under the one roofline, promoting togetherness and independence.<br/><br/>Constructed with straw bale and finished with earth render, the remarkable 6.2-star energy rated residence rests on the corner of Sheffield and Stradbroke Roads, occupying approximately five acres.<br/><br/>Made up of three wings, the residence comprises eight bedrooms, five living zones, two studies, four bathrooms, a powder room and extensive covered balconies with breathtaking treetop scenery that can be enjoyed privately from each wing.<br/><br/>A kitchenette, wet bar and a large communal kitchen, meals and entertainment area service the wings. The kitchen boasts a 900mm stove and rangehood, dual pyrolytic ovens, dual dish drawer washers, a double sink with an InSinkErator, a walk-in pantry and a 6-seater breakfast bar.<br/><br/>The backyard is a blank canvas for the lucky new occupants; boasting boundless space for planting, growing produce or horse pursuits.<br/><br/>Enriched with a long list of quality inclusions, this self-sustaining, eco-friendly residence features a 14.43-kw solar system with an 11-kw battery, 3-phase power, 2 x gas-boosted solar hot water services, tilt and turn double glazed windows, ducted heating and refrigerated air conditioning, bamboo floorboards, 2 x 50,000 litre water tanks with pumps, a vegetable patch, a garden shed, three access points to the property, dual driveways, a dual-end four-car garage with remote doors plus a two-bay shed with roller doors, a pump/solar room, a toilet and a wet bar with instant hot water.<br/><br/>Beautifully backdropped by the Mount Dandenong Ranges, it is within walking distance to trails, reserves and Billanook Primary School. Only a few minutes' commute to bus stops, Montrose Village shops, cafes, restaurants and Sky High.<br/><br/>Noel Jones Real Estate has taken every precaution to ensure the information contained herein is true and accurate, however accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or misstatements that may occur. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained herein.