Under offer by Kris Cookson
Have you been dreaming of living the sustainable lifestyle, but cant escape the rat race, then this is the property for you. Located on a large 589m2 rear survey strata block in Hilton, this straw bale home (straw bales encased in plaster as main building materiel) has all the foundations set for living sustainably, but is tucked away only minutes from the heart of Fremantle.
The home is built on the principles of solar passive design. In winter the large north facing windows on the lower level heat the floor tiles and combined with the insulating qualities of straw bale, keep the home cozy warm. In summer the straw bales insulate from the summer sun, keeping the home nice and cool.
Downstairs is a large country kitchen with open plan living and dining, a sun room and laundry/bathroom combination. Upstairs are two double size bedrooms and a study or kids games room area.
Outside has been gardened by organic, permaculture principles for over 12 years and the soil is living evidence of the nourishing qualities this style of gardening can bring to the sandy soils Perth is known for. The large veggie patches contain rich dark soil, and with over 20 fruit trees on 翻译中文