Unique Rammed Limestone Home on 2.5 Acres

$830,000

  2 Taurus Close DAWESVILLE WA 6211

Set on 2.5 acres of natural bush in beautiful Dawesville, this 500square metre home has been individually designed incorporating passive solar design principles. It combines the thermal, low maintenance properties of rammed limestone with the richness of jarrah (much of it recycled) and a variety of other timbers. Almost every room has high jarrah/pine ceilings, giving this home a uniqueness that is unmatched. The property has solar panels, scheme water and a rainwater tank supplemented by a bore (for reticulation). The entry features a solid jarrah staircase leading up to a relaxing parent's retreat, which could equally be used as a theatre room. From this room, a sliding glass door leads onto a spacious balcony from which you will enjoy ocean and bush views, cool sea breezes and magnificent sunsets, while relaxing with a cool drink. Two separate storage areas are accessed from this room. To the left of the entry is a sunken formal lounge and the adjacent dining room which contains a built-in jarrah wall unit. Set in the feature brick wall is a two-sided Jarrahdale wood fire, which warms this area, as well as the kitchen/family room and the upstairs retreat. Walking through double french doors, you enter the spacious kitchen/family room which has north-facing highlight windows, making this area light and bright as well as soaking up the warm Winter sun. There are loads of jarrah cupboards set under and above almost 8 metres of laminated jarrah bench tops. There is also a generous walk-in pantry, a large fridge/freezer recess and an Asko dishwasher. From here, double doors lead to the master bedroom, which features a sliding glass door out to your own alfresco area, overlooking the bush below and with ocean glimpses beyond. There is a spacious ensuite, separate toilet and a huge walk-in robe. Next to the master bedroom is a large office, which could be utilised as a gym/workout room or even a nursery to have a new baby close by. From here a sliding glass door leads to the room that will be the favourite of all the family. This 115 square metre room is basically a completely enclosed "alfresco" area, containing a mini kitchen, a built-in entertainment unit and a pool/spa combination, featuring a rock waterfall. This room is surrounded by several sets of sliding glass doors, catching the ocean and estuary breezes while providing relaxing views of the bush and the garden, and keeping the insects out. There is also a sundeck to the west. This room features highlight windows and the walls and raked ceiling are lined with cedar. The pool is solar heated while the spa is gas heated and the filtration for both is superbly managed by a Chemigem. At the other end of the house, double doors lead to an activity/homework room from which the 3 minor bedrooms (all queen-sized with double built-in robes) are accessed. From this activity room a jarrah ladder takes you up to a large loft room which would be ideal as a teenagers' retreat or 5th bedroom. From the activity room a sliding door leads to the larger than usual bathroom and laundry, the toilet and a walk-in linen cupboard. Outside, the home has wide verandahs front and back, attractive, easy-care and fully reticulated gardens, a double carport, a 6m X 12m powered shed/workshop with a lean-to for extra parking, a wood shed and a shady bush bar-b-que area. With schools, shops and so many other facilities just minutes away, this home is perfect for the family who are looking for the peace and seclusion of a bush retreat combined with the convenience of the increasing infrastructure that this location provides. This home definitely needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Inspection by appointment or as advertised. You will not be disappointed!

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