16 Adina Road

Invergowrie NSW 2350

The main home has a spacious, open-plan layout with three bedrooms, large office or nursery, two bathrooms, walk-in wardrobe (main) and grand country kitchen.

The second dwelling is a two bedroom, mezzanine-loft style cottage. It is great for guests and could also be used as a teenager's retreat or for a small office or professional suite.

'Tumblegum' lends itself to being used in a wide range of ways. Over the years it has variously hosted groups of family & friends. It can comfortably accommodate 10-12 people. There have also been a few larger community gatherings held here and even a few small educational workshops.

This is all enhanced by the surrounding woodland and neighbourhood. There is an abundance of birds and wildlife. Inspiring to watch and listen to, especially while swinging in the hammock with a good book.

Design highlights

Tranquil woodland setting
Fusion colonial design with modern conveniences
Two dwellings, five bedrooms, office/nursery, three bathrooms, deep bath spa, open plan living areas, big kitchens, enclosed sunroom, walk-in robe (main)
Large shaded verandahs, bbq area and fire-pit
Three-space carport, three-bay workshed, garden shed
Hand-made mud-brick with up-cycled stained glass windows and hardwood timbers
Family-friendly
Huge space for play, entertaining and guests
Sound deadening mud-brick for quiet private spaces
Work-friendly
High speed internet
Plenty of storage and parking
Three-bay workshop, with combustion fire

Sustainability features

Healthy ~ natural building materials, ventilation system, peaceful ambience
Thermal comfort ~ big thermal mass, passive solar, solar thermal ventilation, insulation, thermal blinds, lined curtains, combustion wood fires (three) and slow combustion stove
Low energy ~ solar power, solar hot-water, low energy lighting
Low cost ~ average $120pw ($6k/year) including rates, insurance, electricity, firewood, gas, waste inspections and maintenance
Water security ~ 85kL for house, 27,000kL for gardens, four pressure pumps
Fruit trees, vegetable garden, large chook yard, worm farm and Kon Tiki kiln
Extensive native gardens surrounded by 3ha of regenerating box-gum scrubby-woodland, wetland and considerable diversity of wildlife
Bio-waste system