When this magnificent home was built it won Country Home of the Year. While that gives you an idea of the standard of design and construction, that is only the beginning.
When you first approach the home, (Up the constructed roadway of more than a kilometre !), your first impressions are the privacy, the quiet and the unsurpassed views of the country for miles around. This property is not called The Eyrie for nothing ! However it is a great deal more than simply a grand home on a hilltop.
The home is fully solar passive and is superbly energy efficient. All windows are double glazed, the insulation is excellent and there are three different forms of heating. Zoned underfloor heating is throughout the home as is the ducted reverse cycle air conditioning. There are also efficient open fireplaces in both living areas. Given that the block has unlimited firewood, this is obviously the cheapest option!
This is a modern home of style and elegance. All rooms are large and the enormous windows taking advantage of the views make them seem even bigger. The configuration is three bedrooms, study and two bathrooms, but that description doesn’t really do it justice. The kitchen is a cook’s delight with stone benchtops, induction cooking appliances, built-in coffee machine and microwave and of course a dishwasher. There is even a full walk-in butler’s pantry.
The laundry is enormous and lined with cupboards as is the internal access oversized double garage. You will never be short of storage if you live here! There is also a ducted vacuum system throughout.
Not only is this home energy efficient, but it is also economical to run. The expansive solar system means energy costs are kept to a minimum. Water is provided by two interlinked 100,000 litre tanks and there is also a bore feeding irrigation points around the garden.
A bonus is the huge wine cellar which also can be used for storage and as a fire shelter.(Although this function has not been tested so far!)
The grounds have been extensively landscaped with several areas set up for relaxing and admiring the views. The house has been carefully sited behind a small hill, sheltering it from our region’s chilly winter winds.
For running the property (Approximately 16 Hectares/40 acres), there is a 10 x 20 metre shed with extra height roof and roller doors. It is powered, has bore water connected and has a reinforced slab floor for heavy vehicles. The property currently runs alpacas, but could equally be used for cattle or sheep.
This is an exceptional property unlike any you will have seen before. The superb setting, the grand design home, privacy, quiet and views all combine to create a unique lifestyle. If it sounds like the lifestyle you would like to enjoy, call to book your private inspection.