| Property Name | Crystal Waters, Conondale Via Maleny, Queensland, Australia | |
| Property Location | view map | |
| Property Type | 2.5 bedroom detached house | |
| Price | $515,000 | |
| Status | ARCHIVE | |
| For further information & viewings, contact | Rani Page tel: +61 7 54944832 e-mail: the2rani@yahoo.com.au Web: |
Be entertained by the green frogs, dragonflies, dipping birds, echidnas, wallabies and roos in this idyllic two bedroom (plus mezzanine loft) property in this Permaculture village of 600+ acres with only 85 one-acre private lots, the rest is beautiful common land.
Compressed earth brick construction – thermal mass combined with excellent passive solar design provides an ideal electricity-free internal climate (cool in summer/warm in winter).Also provides amazing sound-proofing, is termite free and fire proof. Open fire-place for perfect winter cosiness and ambience. See further details for more information.
| Kitchen | 5.4 x 3.3 |
| Lounge | 10.1 x 4.6 |
| Dining | |
| Bedroom 1 | 4.1 x 6.5 |
| Bedroom 2 | 5 x 3.3 |
| Other Rooms | Loft 3.3 x 2 Bath/Laundry 4.1 x 3.3 |
| Details of Heating | Wood burner |
| Average annual cost of utilities, electric, gas, oil, etc. | A$600 - $800* |
| Ground Rent | |
| Details of any Accreditation or rating, e.g., BRE EcoHomes, SAP, NHER |
One acre organic vegetable and herb garden, fruit and nut orchard and rainforest plantation, lawn, flowers, shrubs and patio with bbq and jacuzzi.
| Parking facilities | Garage Driveway Off-road parking |
| Secure bicycle storage? | Yes |
| Nearest shop/Post Office | 9km |
| Nearest leisure facilities | on site |
| Nearest train station | 30km |
| Nearest bus-stop to main town/city | 20km |
Lot 40
AU$515,000
Compressed Earth Brick
2.5 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
2 space carport
Kitchen Tasmanian Oak, latest Italian burnished stainless steel wall-oven, ceramic cook-top & rangehood.
Solar hot water
Copper-hooded open fireplace
Large verandahs, pergolas, BBQ/fire circle
Outdoor Jacuzzi
Lake, mountain and valley views
Landscaped with organic orchard, herb and vegetable gardens
Grey-water recycling to trees
Dual plumbed (20,000 ltr rainwater tank plus reticulated water).
1 acre private and access to over 500 acres of common land.
Construction:
Designed and built by owners; proved its perfection over the years. High quality clay bricks sourced on-site and QUT- tested provide excellent insulation year-round for the climate, and are low -pollutant for the environment-sensitive. Large western red cedar-framed sliding glass doors and windows for views, airflow and comfort. High raked ceilings with clerestory windows for light and climate control. Naturally oiled low-maintenance high quality slate floors throughout….no chemicals used during construction providing a non-allergenic environment for optimal health.
Open-plan lounge and dining. Excellent roomy entertaining space with ambient copper-hooded fireplace and wide relaxing views of waterfall and lush tropical greenery, plus the gentle sounds of the water feature.
Outdoor living:
Large verandahs & pergolas covered with tropical vines and flowers gracing the terraced entertainment area with a ‘fire circle’ barbecue and jacuzzi spa. The soft and luxurious elevated “wintergreen” lawn also overlooks the lake and its abundant wildlife.
Kitchen:
Modern Tasmanian Oak & Italian stainless steel cooking appliances. Ergonomically designed drawer and cabinet space with movable island bench and built-in wall shelves.
Bedrooms:
2.5 bedrooms. Main bedroom with separate storage and dressing room and private access to bathroom. Second bedroom with large built-in robe and loft above it for a queen-sized bed, and valley, lake and mountain views and private courtyard.
Bathroom:
Beautiful designer bathroom with glass brick partitions, elevated black slate bath surrounds and floors, and mountain views from the large oval bathtub.
Utilities:
Solar hot water with electric booster, large concrete fresh water tank plus community reticulated water supply. Underground power and phone lines, cable TV. and Broadband access connection. Laundry. Composting toilet.
Gardens:
Established fruit and nut orchard. Rainforest, vegetable and herb gardens. Shadehouse and garden shed with tools & mower included. Waterlily pond and gentle waterfall at front door. Calming ambience and entertaining wildlife; green frogs, dragonflies, dipping birds, echidnas, kangaroos & wallabies abound. Green peaceful, natural, productive, easy to maintain – the hard work done! Absolutely no chemicals used….highly productive organic fertile soil
Community:
All the advantages of country living with amenities. World famous eco-village with bakery, general store, dairy, market garden, community market days, playground, private swimming holes and lakes. “No dogs or cats” by-law means native animal and birds flourish.
Permaculture village of 600+ acres with only 83 one-acre private lots, the rest is beautiful common land, fertile river flats, private lakes, rising mountain views, paved roads, bordered by a river and a creek.
Primary school, parks, sports facilities, P.O., swimming pool 9 kms away.
High school, banks, shops, restaurants 20 kms away.
Brisbane 1.5 hrs Sunshine Coast 50 mins.
Annual fees: Body Corporate Levy approx $1000, council rates approx. $1000.
*depending on use of Jacuzzi!
External links:
http://www.smartvendor.com.au
Details last updated: 2009-10-14 17:23:43
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