1525 Bungawalbin Whiporie Road

Bungawalbin NSW 2469

Passive solar construction i.e. high thermal mass, north-facing insulated double-brick and double-glazing, eaves situated to allow sun in between autumn and spring equinoxes and exclude sun for the other half of the year. Double-insulated roof and ceiling, with roof cavity ventilation. Double blinds in bedrooms and single blinds in living areas further enhance insulation.
Incredibly efficient evacuated-tube solar hot-water system with large stainless-steel storage tank, with Bosch on demand gas backup for the rare times its needed.
Off-grid solar electricity combining 3 kW DC-coupled system with 3.5 kW AC-coupled system. German made SMA battery inverter and string inverter, both installed in 2018, along with AC-coupled panels. German BAE gel battery bank (upgraded 2016).
Back-up 11 kVA diesel gen-set with auto-start (the solar system works so well that the gen-set is rarely needed, so it's fitted with a smart battery charger that can be left on permanently, even when the gen-set is running).
Stainless-steel security doors fitted to all doors (front, back and bedroom).
Whole of house sediment / chemical / UV water filter system.
Most lighting is LED, with some fluorescent.
American oak entertainment unit includes CD drawers, record cupboards and bookcase, as well as concealing two safes.
6-camera video surveillance and recording system - great for monitoring wildlife at night!
15 m x 14.4 m American barn with mezzanine floor and separate internal workshop. Three of the roller-doors have remote-control electric motors.
18 x 9.2 m machinery shed. Sheds combined have minimum of 12 car spaces; two bays of barn contain workshop and solar system.
Sheds fitted with copious power-points, including three 32-amp outlets for welding (one in the workshop and one towards the front of each shed) as well as 15-amp outlets.
Barn linked to house via four cat. 6 Ethernet cables; office and lounge also linked via two cables.
Smaller shed for firewood.
Telephone land-line available.
10,000 gallon concrete water tank and two 5,000 gal poly tanks all with separate catchment (house and two large sheds). All three rainwater tanks are connected to the house, selectable via ball-valves. Additional 5,000 gal poly tank for filling from dam, for watering gardens and distilling tea-tree oil. The dam is around 20 - 25 feet deep at one end.
Two electric transfer pumps for watering gardens (one high-pressure).
Hot house with shade cover.
Clivus Multrum composting toilet, with electric fan and water to hand-basin, in addition to inside flush toilet. The composting toilet minimises the load on the septic system, saves water and makes great fertiliser for fruit trees and ornamental plants.
Three-way bathroom with spa-bath.
Miele dishwasher and range-hood with 900 mm gas stove in kitchen.
Kitchen and bathroom fitted with granite tops and timber doors.
Large pantry on cooler south-side of kitchen.
Reversible ceiling fans (reverse to circulate warm air in winter)
Low rates due Voluntary Conservation Agreement on 149 acres. There are several species of threatened and endangered animals and plants on properties in the area and the state forest behind.
New wildlife-friendly concrete and wire fencing.
Certified organic tea-tree crop, with all farming equipment included in sale.