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On a country lane above the Woodford entry to the Oaks trail, stands this custom-designed solar passive residence offering stunning views.
The weatherboard home is simply outstanding; every conceivable facet of this eco-friendly house has been meticulously planned. It is solar passive using minimal energy to run the household.
In 2006, Bob Debus as NSW Minister for the Environment described the home as |the way of the future|.
This classic Marjanac design built by Michael Edwards Lifestyle Homes has won numerous awards, and retains a charming Mountains aesthetic appeal. Wow-factor is in abundance and the resort-style parent retreat, offers simply sensational sweeping easterly views over the Sydney basin.
Slate-like vitrified tiles in the living areas absorb winter sun during the day, re-radiating warmth back at night. On a cold winter night, the house is warmed by gas log fire or central heating.
Natural light is used to full advantage wherever possible via windows and skylights. At night, lighting is provided by compact fluorescent downlights in coffered ceilings. Louvred windows, a thermal chimney and ceiling fans provide air-flow to instantly cool the house on warm summer days.
The entire house is sound-proofed and includes solid core tall doors, allowing areas to be sound or climate zoned. Smart Start technology drives the gas hot water system that reduces energy and water wastage.
The kitchen is centrally positioned and features a hardwood timber floor; twin skylights; glass splashbacks; Beaumatic electric oven and gas cooktop and Caesar stone benchtops.
The low maintenance garden and drought tolerant garden of mostly native plants is supported by a 15,000 litre water tank. The numerous inclusions on offer are staggering and could only be appreciated by viewing.
So if you like the idea of a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle and the clean air of the lovely Blue Mountains, you should really seize this opportunity.
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