16 George Street, Sunderland Bay, Vic 3922

- SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL LIVING
- STRAW BALE CONSTRUCTION
- PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN
- UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE WITH A MODERN TWIST
This coastal home offers a unique approach to sustainable environmental design. One of the islands few straw-bale residences, it leaves no stone unturned. The half a metre thick straw bale walls are clad with a locally sourced mud and lime render finished with a natural ochre pigmented lime wash. The whole property takes into consideration the use of our valuable natural resources using recycled local products and indigenous plants and grasses. With its passive solar design the home remains warm in winter and cool in summer. It is perfectly positioned to enjoy the northern aspect back yard with protection from the south westerly breeze.
The home is an ideal balance of unique architecture and modern comfort with high ceilings, warm jarrah floors, open plan kitchen with jarrah bench tops, dining and living zone with wood fire heater, split system and ceiling fans. A second living area and sunroom capture water views and the master bedroom is complete with en suite and walk in robe. The home office is finished with an in-built wall aquarium and desk along with ample under stairwell storage. Featuring differing reclaimed doors throughout the interior and double glazed western red cedar windows and doors. The backyard contains an ecologically landscaped garden inclusive of chook shed, rain water tank, wicking-bed vegie gardens, mulberry tree and a guild of five espaliered apple trees.
An outdoor studio and garden green house complete the rear yard. With the majestic surf just a block away, the heated outdoor shower and carport storage with surfboard and wetsuit drying racks is a must for coastal living.
This lovingly built family home delivers on style and earthly warmth whilst highlighting true modern day living with an honest commitment to sustainable living indoors and out. Sunderland Bay possesses some of the islands most amazing beaches including Surfies Point and the world famous break of Express Point. It enjoys easy access to the dedicated bike path that stretches the length of the island and beyond, with San Remo and Cowes not far away. With quality schooling nearby and Melbourne within ninety minutes drive, this unique family home is well worth your enquiry and inspection.

Copy this link to your web browser to view the different stages of construction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGtQmxH5rrs