Friday, December 9, 2011
The top of eco friendliness ustainable-minded househunters will find this renovated Bell Park home irresistible. The owner is a sustainable living consultant who has innovatively transformed the home to free residents from paying power bills. From the solar panels on the roof to the raised vegetable garden beds in the front yard, just a glance at this home suggests it is unique. The home has a number of powersaving electric heaters and a gas heater, however a well-designed insulation system allows little need for traditional
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heating and cooling. Three living areas and three bedrooms provide ample enclosed and open space. A formal lounge area is at the front of the house, while a dining or second lounge area adjoins an updated, contemporary kitchen. The kitchen has plenty of cupboards and bench space, a double oven, gas stovetops and a window that overlooks a back room. Natural light abounds in the back room, which could be used as a dining or entertaining area.
The home’s bathroom features a combined shower and bath, two mirrored cabinets, a vanity and a toilet. A solar hot water system, watersaving shower heads and the most water-efficient toilet on the market keep the bathroom sustainable. The home’s large backyard features garden beds ideal for growing fresh food, a chicken pen and large, outdoor wood oven. A single garage adjoins two separate work-sheds and a covered sitting area. Shops are just minutes walk away in Hughes St.
openforinspection BELL PARK
CLIFTON SPRINGS
17 Malcolm St, Sat 12.30-1pm. Harcourts North Geelong 2/44 Hughes St, Sat 1.15-1.45pm. Harcourts North Geelong 51 McClelland St, Sat 2-2.30pm. Harcourts North Geelong
129 Bayshore Ave, Sat 1.30-2pm, Sun 12.30-1pm. Fruit Property
BELL POST HILL
CORIO 1 Snowy Crt, Sat 11-11.30am. Harcourts North Geelong 11 Kosciusko Ave, Sat 1-1.30pm. ResCom
Bell Park Where: 17 Malcolm St Price: $280,000$310,000 Inspect: Saturday from 12.30pm - 1pm. Contact: Joe Grgic, Harcourts Nth Geelong, 5278 7011, 0438 328 728
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ST ALBANS PARK 61 Govett Cres, Sat 10.30-11am. Harcourts North Geelong
The Independent, Friday December 9, 2011
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