20 Ross Drive, Castlemaine

Elevated Sustainable Living Welcome to elevated living with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. This architect-designed passive solar four bedroom home is just minutes from the centre of Castlemaine, yet private within its setting. The best of contemporary design with an open plan living room and dining area adjacent to a generous kitchen. Large sliding doors open to a 50sqm (20mx2.5m) deck with a vine-draped pergola and spectacular views of Mt Alexander and Castlemaine. The double-storey home features on the main/upper living level the north-facing main living with dining and kitchen, all with access to a large balcony with spectacular views over Castlemaine. The kitchen provides a 900mm free-standing Ilve gas stove with an electric oven, a dishwasher, a spacious bamboo bench top and a large walk-in pantry. A central hall leads to two bedrooms with built-in robes and views over Castlemaine and a Moroccan-style bathroom with a hand-made free-standing bath, a walk-in shower and a bespoke vanity. A second living space on the lower level has two bedrooms and a second bathroom, with each room opening to the cottage garden and views over Castlemaine. Additional details include no steps from the carport to the upper living level, an 8Kw solar system with a 13Kw battery, double glazing, exterior blinds, WiFi remote control split systems, ducted cooling and heating, a solid wood heater in the main living, ceiling fans, easy-to-maintain with non-toxic waxed Tasmanian oak floorboards and polished concrete (downstairs). The property includes a large undercover alfresco area with additional entertainment areas within the 2.5-acre cottage and native-style garden, a productive orchard and raised veggie gardens, a pétanque court, sculpture, fire pit, chiminea, and terraced sitting areas. A fortnightly gardener included.