Last Listing description (June 2012)
A House for All Seasons - Perfect to Live In, So Many Future Benefits
A lovely hidden retreat or permanent home up a winding country driveway
The size of the land (approx 1.5 acres / 6380m2) allows for sub-division in the future, perfect for a family or friends to create a small neighbourhood
The house is passive solar architect designed, built by a Master Builder 1997 winning a BHP Steel Award
Passive solar in design means you can enjoy year round warmth and light with windows accessing northern, eastern and western sun
Added benefits of lower power bills as the thermal mass of the floors releases heat in winter and is cool in summer
A beautiful lifestyle property where you can enjoy cosy, small rooms easily heated, larger areas for dining and outdoor living, and bedrooms with views
The two wings of the house provide perfect living with rooms and nooks for all purposes and lovely bedrooms and entertaining areas
As an architect designed property you can live confidently knowing the work has done been correctly
The main house includes 3 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Slow Combustion Heater supports the passive solar design, and a gorgeous conservatory traps the sun
Pelmets and insulating blinds throughout ensure year round comfort and lower power bills
A covered walkway takes you from the house to separate accommodation (4th bedroom if you choose), currently a large studio with separate bathroom and kitchenette it has a multitude of uses
Perfect if you have a blended family or for use for extended family permanently or for visits. Or if you need to take care of elderly relatives or perhaps those with a disability they can lead a partially separate life within easy reach of contact
Ideas abound for this property if you are looking for income streams or to maximize its assets.
This separate area is perfect for a home based business with its own entrance and parking
If you are artistically inclined this is perfect for a studio or workshop
With its dual occupancy status approval it could also be rental accommodation or a B&B. A special place as Bundanoon is one of the pick for weekend visits or easy access, located in the Southern Highlands of NSW, halfway between Sydney and Canberra
Of great benefit too is the easy care garden with a large space of residual bush. Lots of birds, a resident wombat and the occasional kangaroo. There is a small open pavilion with its own garden. This provides a quiet sitting space to read or draw or even entertain, perfect for visitors
The property is also potentially subdivisible and the established, easy care garden gives a private and secluded ambiance that would be available to all dwellings
Bundanoon has a very strong Community Association that sponsors a range of community activities, including gardening, choir, craft and monthly musical recitals the town raised money to buy a grand piano.
Because of its commitment to the environment, Bundanoon became the first town in Australia to ban bottled water. Fully supported by local business with water and drinking fountains available in the town and oval and schools. The town received world wide publicity.
Annual Events include the Brigadoon Highland Games with events for children and Adults, an International Bike competition - the Highland Fling , Winterfest, The Garden Ramble
Be part of the future now with this environmental designed reported in the magazine story see additional documents section of ecorealestate website
There are many options for further improvements to this property towards sustainable living with perfect northern access for solar electricity; plentiful land for orchard and veggies. There are two rainwater tanks for watering when required.