Passive Solar Home in Sought After Barkers Creek!

A few minutes from town is this well designed, passive solar home, eco-friendly with extremely low running costs and very low maintenance. Overlooking the surrounding countryside to Mt Tarrangower it is set on 10 acres of undulating grasslands, rare (White) Heath Tea Tree and local gums.Fully insulated walls, floors and ceiling and double glazed windows reduce energy use. There are awnings and verandahs for shade according to the season, ceiling fans throughout and opening doors to make the most of natural airflow. In addition to this there is a.1.5KW solar system feeding back to the grid, hydronic heating throughout, a Jetmaster woodfire for ambience and a reverse cycle air-conditioner.Spacious open living area with plenty of room for entertaining, dining and relaxing. Environmentally friendly cork flooring adds to the light and sunny ambience. Very functional open kitchen with plenty of bench space, a gourmet stainless steel cooker including a wok burner and fan forced electric oven. The bedrooms are separated from the living area for peace and privacy, two of these have large glass doors out to the verandah and all three bedrooms have generous built in robes. A combined bathroom and laundry has been updated and your towels will always be toasty warm in Winter with the hydronic towel rail. Under the roofline is the double carport and workshop/studio with water, power and a second w.c.Two house tanks hold 22,500 litres each and overflow into a garden tank. The garden tank of 11,250 litres can be topped up from the two dams as well and supply water to the extensive covered wicking beds of the large vegetable garden. The septic treatment plant also supplies treated water for the deciduous trees.Comfortable, environmentally friendly living close to nature, just a short distance from Castlemaine, Harcourt and commuting distance to Bendigo.