20 Ponts Rd, Armidale is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 161450m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2026. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Armidale in the last 12 months.
Set on just over 40 acres in the sought-after Donald Road enclave, 20 Ponts Road is an architect-designed strawbale residence by Joakim Ho, built for longevity, sustainability, and rural comfort. Completed in 2011 and fully off-grid, the property combines exceptional energy efficiency with thoughtfully planned infrastructure, offering a rare opportunity for self-sufficient living just minutes from Armidale.The three-bedroom residence is expertly crafted with solar-passive principles and robust strawbale construction, delivering exceptional natural insulation and a consistently calm internal climate. Double glazing features throughout the kitchen, dining, living areas and bedrooms, while the bathroom, toilet and laundry utilise comfort-plus glazing on the western side to enhance thermal performance and capture winter warmth. A charcoal-finished concrete slab further reinforces heat retention and year-round energy efficiency.Inside, the home maintains remarkably stable winter temperatures of 1719C, supported by thoughtful cross-ventilation, ceiling fans and a centrally positioned wood stove. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with premium appliances, including a Miele dishwasher, Miele gas cooktop and an Ilve oven.In addition to the main residence, the property includes a versatile detached studio, offering an ideal extra living space-perfect as a home office, creative workspace, guest retreat or quiet breakout area. This added flexibility enhances the home's overall functionality and lifestyle appeal.Surrounding infrastructure enhances both productivity and flexibility. Extensive water storage, two dams, a greenhouse, and an array of vegetable beds and orchard plantings support a self-reliant lifestyle. Well-planned paddock systems, sheep yards, and corridors of shelter trees allow for efficient livestock management, while sheds, workshops and garaging cater to machinery, tools, and storage needs.Framed by an elm grove, wildlife corridors and abundant native fauna, 20 Ponts Road offers a rare combination of architectural integrity, environmental stewardship and rural freedom - all within easy reach of Armidale.Additional Features 3 kW solar system with 19.2 kWh battery storage Battery and generator shed Sprinkler system on house roof Workshop with toilet Stainless steel tanks: 2 22,000 L Shed tanks: 2 22,000 L + 1 4,000 L (92,000 L total) Workshop plus 2 bay machinery shed Extensive orchard including apples, pear, plum, nectarine, apricot, peach, quince, feijoa, pomegranate, fig, mulberry, grapes, raspberry, youngberry, strawberry, almonds Livestock capacity approx. 80 head Koala corridor and tree shelter belt on southern boundary Wildlife: kangaroos, echidnas, deer, turtles, owls, parrots, rosellasDisclaimer: We have obtained all information from sources we believe to be reliable, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
The size of Armidale is approximately 268.8 square kilometres. There are 41 parks, covering nearly 2.3% of the total area. The population of Armidale in 2016 was 23352 people. By 2021 the population was 23967 showing a population growth of 2.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Armidale is 20-29 years. Households in Armidale are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Armidale work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 59.20% of the homes in Armidale were owner-occupied compared with 57.70% in 2016.
Armidale has 13,874 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Armidale have seen a 78.69% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 83.12% increase. As at 31 July 2026:
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