The unforgettable 'Earth House' from Grand Designs Australia hits the market

The spectacular ‘Earth House’ that featured on television’s Grand Designs (and may have one of the best bathrooms in Australia) is on the market in the beautiful Goobarragandra Valley southeast of Tumut.

Built by a couple with a fine eye for sustainability and design excellence, 2/21 Walls Creek Road East is a sleek contemporary build with superbly detailed features, maximising both ease of access and a breathtaking view through mountain valleys.

LJ Hooker Woden/Weston director and franchisee Jane Macken describes the result as little short of incredible.

“The home is cleverly built into the side of a hill, so it is temperature controlled,” she says.

“This not only provides a never-before-seen outlook but also minimises the home’s footprint on the earth. The owners wanted to maximise the surrounding space and have an opportunity to enjoy everything that’s on offer,” Jane says.

Designed to be wheelchair-accessible, the home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and comes fully furnished.

“This is a kind of home you will never see again.”

“Every inclusion is top-notch,” Jane says.

The home is off-grid with a tiled stone faux water vapour two-way fireplace.

“There are polished concrete floors all the way through and it flows really well,” Jane says.

The kitchen boasts stone bench-tops, a Miele convection oven, a Teppanyaki hot plate, a two burner electric hob, an integrated dishwasher and custom joinery.

A built-in solid timber dining table will become a favoured space for eating meals or hosting friends and family.

Floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows on the home’s northern side give easy access to the rolling hills, sensational views, and 500 metres of river frontage.

In addition to the main house, the property boasts a bedsit with kitchenette, accessible bathroom, double carport and a garage with a mezzanine level.

“There’s also another shed being built using original tin from a 100-year-old wool shed, so there is plenty of room.”

The satellite internet and nearby small cell mobile tower give easy access to the world beyond this rural retreat, while a 14 kVa diesel generator is on hand to provide backup power.

The property was designed with a focus on sustainability. It features two water tanks (92,000 and 6000 litres), an off-grid 15 kVA inverter, solar panels and a 30.8 kWh premium lithium battery bank.

Jane says the Goobarragandra home is understandably renowned for its incredible views, yet you’ll be just 20 minutes from Tumut.

“You’ve got all the amenities you need, but the property is beautifully private.”

Jane says the home would be the perfect (and perfectly stylish) home base for a family or individual looking to put down roots in the stunning Australian countryside.

“It would be someone who enjoys the openness of Goobarragandra, with its beautiful hills,” she says.

“They’re busy and just want to relax while watching the kangaroos and maybe having a fish.”

2/21 Walls Creek Road, Goobragandra NSW will go to auction on Saturday, 17 February 2024 at LJ Hooker Woden/Weston | 5-7 Townshend Street, Phillip, ACT, 2606.

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Article originally written and published by the RiotACT