Village Homes Realty
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This is an exceptional opportunity to walk into a sustainable life – with style.
54 KULBARDI WAY, WITCHCLIFFE – CLUSTER 1B, WITCHCLIFFE ECOVILLAGE
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Positioned opposite bushland and close to dams in the world-class Witchcliffe Ecovillage in the heart of the Margaret River Region, this stylish residence was crafted by Econcepts and Enhanced Design in 2022. The 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, solar-passive and carbon-negative home is self-sufficient in rainwater and solar energy, and enjoys the bonus features of an additional lounge room; a studio room with separate access; and a dual carport with storeroom, loft store and EV charger. This is a much loved home set within the vibrant Ecovillage community, with the owners regretfully selling due to a need to be closer to family in Perth at this time. The owners purchased the property just coming up to a year ago, and have carried out various improvements to the property since they purchased.
The home has striking street appeal with gabled zincalume roofs and a stylish stained timber façade that draws you to the Tasmanian Oak front door. The broad concrete driveway leads into the large carport and extends to the covered portico entry; and native grasses, local stone and recycled timbers set the scene for the incredibly diverse, flourishing gardens that make up the well-considered landscaping across the 918sqm block. There’s also direct access to a 148sqm organic, irrigated food garden for your exclusive use and this area further connects to the 7,500sqm Ecovillage Cluster 1B community garden with wildlife-attracting landscaping, netted orchard, picnic and play area, and meeting house.
Exceptional attention to style and detail is evident as you enter the foyer that connects the two wings of this delightful home. The northern wing features an open plan kitchen, living, dining area that opens to the north as well as onto a western alfresco with electric blind that enjoys peaceful, sunset views through the community garden, orchard and trees beyond. Premium cabinetry is found throughout the home and is especially showcased in the chef’s kitchen with loads of soft-closing storage including an appliance section; and the rangehood, dishwasher and fridge are all integrated to continue the sleek look. Dual 600mm electric ovens and induction cooktop make life easy (and more affordable) and a stunning marble topped island is a functional centrepiece.
At the start of the bedroom wing is a private loungeroom that affords multiple uses and can be closed off with a sliding barn door. Before reaching the bedrooms, a very clever utility area is well-positioned with a lovely powder room with skylight; a drop-zone featuring more of the beautiful cabinetry with built-in seat and storage; and a large laundry with further cabinetry and a door outside to the clothesline. The shared bathroom sits opposite and exudes stylish tiling and fixtures including a deep bathtub at one end and rain shower at the other. Two minor bedrooms are well-sized and have built-in, fitted out robes and desk areas. Along the hallway are northern windows and a sliding door to the garden and an outdoor shower. The primary bedroom is at the western end and enjoys gorgeous garden views – this generous room has extensive built-in wardrobes and a beautiful ensuite bathroom.
Excellent insulation, solar access to the two wings of the home, cross ventilation, and double-glazing throughout means the residence performs very well during the seasons – so much so that the fabulous Italian pellet heater in the living area is rarely needed, as is the aircon or ceiling fan. Again, more of a plus than a necessity, all bedrooms have ceiling fans and the primary bedroom also has an aircon.
Polished concrete floors run through the home, with carpet to two bedrooms, and the selection of quality window treatments include French style white linen drapes, plantation shutters and rolling blinds.
The studio room is located at the front of the home and has its own separate entrance located before the entry to the home. This 18 sqm multi-purpose space has a kitchenette and affords various uses including office, workshop, treatment room, or simply a spare bedroom.
The outdoors is a real treat that can be enjoyed under the covered alfresco or sitting around the fire in the cooler months – what a fabulous place to entertain or to simply take a break and experience the peace offered in this special part of the world. The property’s grounds along with the extended garden spaces provide a combination of beauty, interest, wildlife habitat and extensive food production.
The property is a fabulous opportunity for a buyer who is looking for a family home, or simply to have extra space for visitors – with all the sustainability features and access to community infrastructure that comes along with owning a property in the award winning Witchcliffe Ecovillage.
With a beautiful outlook and direct access to the stunning community gardens with covered orchard, chook house, lawn and play area, and meeting house, the property is also located over the road from Ecovillage Commons conservation bush land, and it’s an easy stroll to the Village Square, Middle Dam and the Stingray swimming dam. A slightly longer walk takes you to the bustling main street of Witchy, and it’s also just over 6 mins drive to Margaret River and 10 mins to the stunning Redgate Beach.
There is so much more to explain about the added amenity, infrastructure and open space provided in the Cluster 1B common property and the 39 ha Ecovillage Commons, so for more information, contact Clare Andrews and Michelle Sheridan from Village Homes Realty ([email protected]) or call 0455 338 251 to register your interest in this beautiful sustainable home. To view the realestate.com listing, please visit: https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-witchcliffe-147480632
(Note: Shire policy restricts the ownership of cats in Witchcliffe, and this is reflected in the Ecovillage strata bylaws.)
SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES:
- Pioneer water tanks 140,000 litres capacity (80,000 & 60,000 tanks with filters)
- 12KW solar panels and 10KW Fronius Inverter, plus shared cluster-level Tesla 232 kWh Powerpack battery to provide 100% self-sufficiency in power
- Heat pump hot water system
- Grey water reticulation to lawn and part of garden area
- Double glazing throughout (with one louvre window)
- Compliant with Liveable Housing Silver standards
- Landscaped waterwise garden
- Fully fenced yard with gates either side and to the communal gardens
- Abundant productive garden (see below)
- Personal EV charger with smart meter
- 7.6 NatHERS stars
- Life Cycle Analysis certified: 141% CO2 savings (compared to OECD average)
PROPERTY FEATURES:
- Generous 918 m2 Survey Strata (freehold) titled lot + 148 m2 EUA (Exclusive Use Area – vegetable patch) in Cluster 1B of the Witchcliffe Ecovillage
- Unique architect designed home capturing the Ecovillage aesthetic
- 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with bespoke finishes throughout
- Home office/studio with kitchenette and separate entrance
- Large, well-equipped kitchen
- Light filled open plan living with raked ceiling.
- Home office/studio with kitchenette and seperate entrance
- Double glazed, 2 air conditioners, Italian pellet heater and quality fans
- Undercover outdoor living with motorised shade screen
- Landscaped waterwise gardens, fruit tree orchard, outdoor shower
- NBN Fibre to the Premise
- Garden shed and tool shed
- 6m x 6m carport enclosed on 2 sides with lockable storage room
- Loft storage with drop-down ladder above the carport
- Compliant with Liveable Housing Silver standards
- Burnished concrete floors throughout living areas and main bedroom
- Generous built-in storage throughout the home
GARDEN FEATURES:
- Trees include cherry, apple, pear, lime, orange, lemon, mandarin, blood orange, ornamental pear, pomegranate, avocado, grapefruit and silver birch. The verge trees are macadamia and orange.
- Other bushes or vines include passionfruit, raspberries, lemon myrtle, feijoa, strawberry, blueberry, gooseberry, grape and saltbush among others, mainly native.
- Vegetables grown include capsicum, tomato, cucumber, zucchini, herbs of various kinds, lettuce, chard, kale, beans, some peas and onion. Flowers including dahlias, rosemary, sweet pea and Queen Anne’s lace also grow well.
- EUA area and community gardens are fully reticulated from Ecovillage stormwater recycling
- Aerobin 400 compost making system provided
