MASTERPIECE IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Sustainable architectural design meets natural scenic beauty with this stunning north facing property, nestled on a large, private block of land with an uninterrupted bush outlook. Designed and built by the owner, this straw bale home is a vision of energy efficient design and was awarded the BDAA national design award for Residential Sustainable Building in 2017.

Polished concrete floors, exposed timber beams, curved cob walls and artisan lime and marble renders give a warm, tactile and romantic feel to the home. Flexible accommodation with home office, multiple living spaces and indoor / outdoor living.

FEATURES BREAKDOWN;
• Northerly aspect and expansive double glazed windows
• Feature cob wall with wood fire and baker's oven
• Open plan lounge/dining/kitchen walk-in pantry, high ceilings and exposed timbers
• Second lounge/TV room with loft bedroom plus additional office
• Large main bathroom with freestanding bath
• Master bedroom with ensuite and garden deck
• 2 further double bedrooms, one with sleeping loft and ensuite
• Downstairs games room - opening to garden and fire circle. Could easily convert to fully self-contained accommodation.
• Laundry/ mud room and drying room
• Solar passive design with exceptional insulation and energy efficiency
• Hydronic underfloor heating and hot water from solar heat pumps
• Large PV solar panel system, grid connected. Minimal running costs
• Large North and East facing decks
• Single lock up garage with auto door plus carport
• Landscaped garden with dry stone walls, fruit trees, veggie garden, sprinkler system and
75,000 litre rain tank
• Set on a large block of 2788m2 (approx) with abundant native birds & wildlife
• Situated 1.9kms approx from the heart of Blackheath village, cafes, boutique
shops, schools and transport.

While privately situated overlooking the bush, this stunning home is still only a short walk into Blackheath village. Don't let the stressors of everyday life get you down with this gorgeously peaceful property.

Explore the area

View in Google Maps

School catchments

Mountains Christian College Combined K-12 Independent 1.9km
Blackheath Public School Primary K-6 Government 1.9km
Mount Victoria Public School Primary K-6 Government 5.4km
OneSchool Global NSW - Mount Victoria Combined 3-12 Independent 5.7km
Katoomba North Public School Primary K-6 Government 8.5km
St Canice's Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 10.3km
Leura Public School Primary K-6 Government 10.3km
Katoomba Public School Primary K-6 Government 10.6km
Kindlehill School Combined K-12 Independent 11.5km
Katoomba High School Secondary 7-12 Government 11.5km
Blue Mountains Grammar School Combined K-12 Independent 11.6km
Megalong Public School Primary K-6 Government 11.7km
Wentworth Falls Public School Primary K-6 Government 12.2km
Lawson Public School Primary K-6 Government 16.2km
Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 17.0km
Korowal School Combined K-12 Independent 17.0km
Lithgow High School Secondary 7-12 Government 19.6km
La Salle Academy Lithgow Secondary 7-12 Catholic 20.9km
Springwood High School Secondary 7-12 Government 24.5km
St Columba's Catholic College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 27.5km
Winmalee High School Secondary 7-12 Government 30.0km
Wycliffe Christian School Combined K-12 Independent 31.4km
Blaxland High School Secondary 7-12 Government 32.3km
Kuyper Christian School Combined K-12 Independent 36.0km
The Lakes Christian College Combined K-12 Independent 36.6km

Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check catchment and enrolment eligibility with the school. School data © ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Find out how much home loan repayments will be

It’s important to understand repayment amounts before you apply for a home loan. A Loan Market broker can compare over 100 lenders to find the right loan for you. Use the Loan Market calculator to get a better indication of repayments.

Loan Market Pty Ltd | Australian Credit Licence 390222. All interest rates stated must include "p.a." and the relevant Comparison Rate in full.