FOR SALE - Lot 36

         LOT 36 Crystal Waters Permaculture Village

                          $285,000

       Passive Solar Designed Cottage on 1 Acre

Owners: Erica Mackenzie and Alan Corbett (Lot 35). Ph: 5494 4770

General Details:

≈  1 - 2 bedroom cottage on North-facing 1 acre freehold lot, partly rainforest and garden, partly cleared. The cleared Northern slope would be ideal for an orchard, terraced or swaled gardens or an earth-covered house.

≈  Private, quiet location in leafy, subtropical surroundings with breathtaking views across valley to the distant Conondale Range.

≈  Robust, creamy-coloured concrete-rendered Council-approved Strawbale construction with walls over 2 feet thick and insulated zincalume roof for excellent insulation and natural internal climate control.

≈  Third block from end of road. 3,726 sq m unfenced.

≈  Overlooking two dams and bordering one of them. One is partially covered with beautiful lotus flowers in season. The other, which borders the lot, is spring-fed and a lovely private swimming area with easy access. Licences to irrigate from these dams can be obtained.

Tenanted until the end of April, 2008.

Features:

≈  Main living space has high timber ceilings, a sealed and painted concrete floor suitable for rugs or carpeting, and an open-plan design for cool summer living and an airy, spacious feel. Creamy, hand-rendered walls and attractive, verdant surroundings give the cottage a pleasant, peaceful, welcoming atmosphere. Previous owners were avid gardeners.

≈  Dimensions of the main living area are approx. 7.4 m x 5.5 m.

≈  Attractive, European styled kitchen area with circular kitchen sink, lever-operated flow/temperature-blend tap and beautiful hardwood timber benches. Large, distinctive 3-burner inline gas stovetop and Whirlpool fan-forced electric oven. Gas outlet for a heater for the cool subtropical winter nights.

≈  Shady, paved, sheltered verandah with attractive, colourful, established shrubbery and beautiful outlook.

≈   Hardwood timber external laundry and attractive bathroom with basin, shower and separate bath. Bath overlooks valley via a large picture-window frame so you can relax in a hot hath while enjoying the beautiful view.

≈  Separate strawbale bedroom (approx. 7.4 m x 3.2 m) with paved floor and attached, converted caravan which serves as a second bedroom or as an office.

≈  Solahart hot water system.

≈  Nature Loo dry conposting toilet (Council approved).

≈  Large 2 car garage with concrete floor. Space for two large vehicles and storage space over rafters.

≈  Large, established vegetable garden, well-fenced with raised beds.

≈  Established rainforest garden with some subtropical fruit trees on South side of house.

≈  Abundant wildlife. Crystal Waters is a wildlife sanctuary, so no cats or dogs are allowed on the community.

≈  Insured with SunCorp Metway Insurance Co.

≈  Caloundra City Council rates: $1,079 per annum. Crystal Waters Body Corporate rates: $1,144 per annum.