16 Etty Street

Castlemaine VIC 3450

The 7.2 star rated Shansion (or shed mansion) built in 2015, is the ultimate industrial conversion, created from a one-time auto repair yard into a 21st century eco-sustainable palace; using the best of today's know-how to construct a stunning new home. The build is made from a heavily insulated double skin block, sitting on a polished concrete slab with the whole of the two-storey north wall double glazed. The open plan kitchen/living/dining is a very flexible space; concrete benchtops, island bench, huge pantry, wood-burner, lounge corner and separate study all with great northerly views across the garden, town and beyond. Downstairs also has a mudroom airlock entry, complete with bike racks, shower room/loo and a huge 10m2 storeroom. Upstairs, recycled hardwood timber has been used throughout, two bedrooms have split-systems, two with walk-in robes and the third could double as a workspace, plus there's a spacious family bathroom with Travertine tiles. The front terraced outdoor space is shaded and makes a stunning seasonal living space and is surrounded by the 'high production' garden with wicking beds, fruit trees, herb & berry beds and natives all watered by an irrigation system, and the huge carport can also double as a workshop space. Powered by grid-connected 3.5kw solar, house water filtration system, mains sewer and gas; this property is one of a kind, blending raw urban style with modern green living - all in a country town.