ENERGY CONSCIOUS STATE OF THE ART SCHIST AND CEDAR HOME

Located in a quiet highly sought-after lane on 6.04 hectares of picturesque land, this magnificent eight bedroom, north facing, 1196m2 home is accessed via bridge and through private gates. Custom built with Tuscan cedar weatherboard and schist cladding this home was architecturally designed to echo the characteristics found in central Otago. The intention was to use it as a family home plus the option to run a boutique home stay. As a point of difference every energy efficient technique and mod con has been incorporated, from wind turbine to solar power and six zone under floor heating, allowing the user to only heat the areas Stepping into the dramatic foyer with soaring 8 metre cathedral ceiling is a rather grand first impression. This is the central level which contains the main living areas.

The brilliantly equipped kitchen is open plan with American Oak cabinetry, Granite benchtops, a large butler's pantry, all modern appliances and a Stanley 17 k/w wet back oven which also heats the water. This adjoins the spacious casual living area where the dark stained timber floors are kwila and the ceilings showcase beautiful Tasmanian Oak. There is also a formal lounge and dining room featuring Tawa timber ceilings, a two-way open wood burner, Schist detailing, built in sound system and bi-folds which open out to an under-cover wrap around patio. There is also a soundproofed media room with projector and sound system, a sauna and gym which looks out across the fabulous 85000ltr solar heated indoor pool. On this level there is also internal access to four car garaging and workshop.

Outdoors there are well established gardens and trees, a playhouse/playground for the kids, a chicken hutch and an orchard with grapes, kiwi fruit lined walk-ways, fig trees and many more. The land is fully fenced into seven pad