41 Peters Gully Road, Heathcote, Vic 3523

Welcome to your sustainable sanctuary nestled on 8.5 acres of natural beauty. This remarkable rammed earth brick home seamlessly blends modern comfort with eco-conscious living, inviting you to indulge in a lifestyle that harmonises with nature and allowing you to indulge in the sun drenched living areas.

Step through the front door and be captivated by the graceful curvature of the entry wall, guiding your gaze towards expansive double glazed windows that frame the lush oasis of the lawned backyard.

Illuminated by natural light, the heart of the home unfolds with an open plan kitchen, meals, and living area featuring a raked timber-lined ceiling, celestial louvre windows, and polished concrete floors.

The spacious kitchen is a chef's delight, boasting a large island bench with stone countertops, a gas stove complemented with a slow combustion stove, pressed metal splash back, and a generous butler’s pantry. Adjoining this culinary haven is a spacious meals and living area, warmed by a wood heater and features built in cabinetry crafted from hardwood timber sourced directly from the property, and absorb the views of the outdoors whilst enjoying a meal at the dining table.

Venture further into the home to discover a versatile games room offering panoramic views to both the north and south. Here, a second wood heater with a heat transfer unit provides cosy warmth, while built-in bookcases and a TV unit add functional charm, all fashioned from the property’s own timber.

Four bedrooms offer peaceful retreats, each adorned with built-in robes and bathed in north facing natural light, and an additional fifth bedroom is currently utilised as a study with the convenience of a built in desk and NBN connection, but could be converted back to a robe if needed.

Traditional passive cooling is ingeniously achieved through the strategic placement of raked ceilings sectioned with celestial louvre windows.  By simply opening the low sash windows on the south side of the home, the prevailing cool breeze flows out of the Argyle State Forest, around the home’s concrete water tank and into the sash window. This causes a cross ventilation, circulating the hot air out the louvre windows and keeping the cool air in. Other passive solar features of this home include upgraded ceiling insulation, veneered brick internal wall and polished concrete floors which absorbs the sun’s rays during the day and releases the sun’s warmth at night.

Embracing sustainable living, this home is powered entirely by a robust 3.25kw solar system with 80 watt regulator, 3500 watt inverter, three new lithium batteries and a backup 7.5 KVA generator with an automatic start connected for low volts or high demand days, ensuring an uninterrupted energy supply. An instant gas hot water service caters to the home’s two family bathrooms and large laundry, further reducing environmental impact, and once again features timber cabinetry milled from the property bringing a nostalgic significance.

Outside, the property unfolds into a haven of self-sufficiency, featuring a north-easterly facing, enclosed house yard with verdant lawns, a double carport, and a concreted back veranda with a timber arbor adorned with a deciduous grapevine creating a tranquil environment to unwind and rejuvenate the soul.
Three raised vegie gardens with wicking beds, fruit trees, and a chicken coop empower residents to cultivate their own produce, while rainwater and dam water tap points service the sprinkler system to the established garden, and the greywater diversion system from the bathrooms and laundry sustainably nurture the fruit trees.  In addition to the 100,000 litres of rain water storage in five tanks, the property has a 1 meg dam and 5,000g dam water tank.
Completing this self-sufficient retreat are versatile shedding options, including a substantial 15m x 7.6m colorbond shed with concrete floor and power, alongside the additional 5m x 4.8m and 5.2m x 2.5m storage sheds and a 3.5m x 4.7m wood shed.