Brilliantly designed by Mark Schipano of Design Habitat Architects, this breathtaking family residence utilises passive design principles and unique building materials. Seamlessly blending in with its surroundings the property is blessed with magical vistas over a large neighbouring dam to Hanging Rock, Mount Macedon and farmland whilst capturing the favoured northerly sun.
Built to the highest environmentally friendly standards the property includes a stone benched gourmet kitchen with high quality appliances and walk in pantry/wine cupboard with a euro-study. Adjoining the kitchen is a large pavilion style casual dining and family living area with a built-in bookcase housing a TV/projection screen and state of the art audio system. Opening onto a dual sided entertaining deck, the residence spills onto a spacious, low maintenance lawn area. Four generously proportioned bedrooms (main with fully fitted walk in robe and ensuite) plus study, central family bathroom, laundry, sauna and a 2nd children's living area. Designed to suit its 1.5 acres, there are mudrooms at both ends of the property with the main entrance providing an additional powder room.
Features include hydronic heating, 5kw photovoltaic solar system, 110,000 litre rainwater tank, solar hot water, double glazed windows and doors, worm farm waste system and large auto double garage plus large storage space and carport.
The hamlet of Newham exudes a wonderful community spirit with its refurbished hall, highly regarded Primary School and bustling General Store all only minutes from the township of vibrant Woodend and Kyneton which have V/line services connecting you back to Melbourne or Bendigo. Alternatively jump on the Calder Freeway and you are approximately 45 minutes to Melbourne International Airport and less than an hour from the Bolte Bridge and Melbourne CBD.
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Lot/Plan No: 13/LP149699