A Future Look Into Affordable Eco Housing – Ringwood East, VIC
23 Alexandra Road Ringwood East VIC 3135
Price Guide: $950,000 – $1million
Sustainable Highlights: NatHERS Energy Rating 8.2, recycled materials
Bedroom: 2
Bathroom: 2
Garage: 1
This modest, yet contemporary home is an excellent benchmark of how future, affordable and eco-housing in Australia should look! The owners objective was to create a stylish, comfortable and healthy home. That also offered minimal maintenance, a small carbon footprint and cheap to run! All boxes ticked.
Year-round energy efficiency is achieved thanks to the inclusion of materials like reverse brick veneer, concrete slab, double glazing and excellent insulation throughout.
Other Highlights
Heat pump efficiently supplies the home’s hot water.
Energy production – most of the electricity required for this all-electric home comes from the 7.8 kW solar power system linked to a 10 kWh battery.
Double glazed windows include hopper and clerestory style windows for natural air circulation.
Water conservation – Rainwater is collected in a 2000 litre tank plumbed to the washing machine and toilets. The indigenous-themed garden requires minimal watering.
Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard (BESS) an excellent score of 71%.
Garage 15A circuit for electric vehicle charging.
Vintage 1920’s tram depot timber floorboard.
North facing outdoor entertainment deck.
Native plants and textural fencing.
Solar Panels.
For Further Information go to: Barry Plant, 23 Alexandra Road Ringwood East or contact Louise Carrigg or Cassandra Le Lievre
@barryplant.realestate
