243 Upper Sturt Road

Upper Sturt SA 5156

Following an elongated footprint designed for low-impact living, its three bedrooms, bathroom, two living zones and terrace balcony turn their gaze toward that gloriously elevated, south-western outlook.

Soaring raked ceilings, feature wall panelling, double glazing and polished concrete floors impart light, texture and thermal mass on a solar powered home that lives almost entirely off-grid from its bore-fed parcel.

Flanked by the balcony and a sheltered patio, the combustion-heated lounge opens to two distinctly different outdoor experiences beyond its earthy brick floors, one suspended above the gully, the other drawn close into a sheltered garden.

Thoughtful joinery and thick Tasmanian oak benchtops give the kitchen a distinctly crafted quality, pairing Smeg appliances with the simple satisfaction of cooking something you pulled from the earth just minutes earlier.

The main bedroom couldn't be further from the living zones, ensuring a good night's rest comes with almost ensuite-like access to the main bathroom and its moody feature tile, brushed brass tapware and concrete basin.

Not a single tree was moved to make way for the home, including the two old oaks that send summer shade over a dreamy play space for children beneath their beautifully contorted branches.

The oaks are also central to the concept of low impact living, as they shade the northern line of the house on summer and let the light through when winter fallow.

Replanted with local native species, the grounds have become a habitat for birds, kangaroos and koalas, with a chicken coop and edible garden bringing cultivation and conservation into the same daily experience.

Standing separately within that landscape, the self-contained studio arguably reserves the finest outlook for the teenager, visiting family or home-run business fortunate enough to claim its bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, living space and generous deck - with a view to suit

BAL-FZ construction, solar generation, rainwater storage, licensed bore access and onsite wastewater treatment underpin the resourceful nature of this multi-generational home that feels two worlds away from the city you can reach in 20 minutes.

More to love:

- A bespoke, solar-powered Hills retreat combining a three-bedroom home, self-contained studio, passive design, productive gardens and far-reaching views
- Set directly opposite Belair National Park
- Built in 2021 without moving an existing tree
- Separate bedroom accommodation and generous communal spaces
- Sheltered patio and view-facing balcony opening from the lounge
- Thoughtful kitchen joinery, Tasmanian oak benchtops, Smeg appliances and walk-in pantry
- Freestanding bath, separate toilet and dedicated laundry
- Double-glazed windows and bifold doors
- Combustion heating, reverse-cycle air conditioning and ceiling fans 5kW solar system and three-phase power
- Rainwater storage for both buildings and dedicated fire water storage
- Licensed access to the neighboring bore
- Onsite FujiClean wastewater treatment
- BAL-FZ construction
- Native habitat gardens, edible plantings and chicken coop
- Mature oaks shading the children's play space
- Gated entry, garden shed and nearby bus transport
- Off-street parking for multiple cars
- Just 20 minutes from the CBD and
- Moments to the conveniences of Blackwood, Crafers and Stirling

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Harcourts Adelaide Hills - RLA 158908.