2 Calabrese Close

Margaret River WA 6285

Overlooking the Margaret River valley, this unique multiple dwelling was designed and built for 2 generations of a family, with each home being self-contained and separate, yet under one roof and title. Supremely comfortable thanks to the strawbale construction and generosity of space, and located only 500m from the river's edge and 2.2km from Margaret River's Main Street, this truly exceptional property offers the fortunate buyers a wonderful life ahead.The strawbale construction provides incredible insulative qualities for temperature and sound, and the thick rendered walls also offer aesthetic appeal with feature nooks and deep window sills - in the words of the owner, to enter this house feels like being hugged. The residence faces north and stretches east to west, with natural separation created as each section steps down the gently sloping block. The 3 x 1 is at the eastern end and the two storey 2 x 1 is on the western end. The houses are separated by a 3 bay, undercover carport which can also be used as a covered play area and workshop. Between the two homes is a large, separate studio room that has access to an additional bathroom and shared laundry. The studio has its own access and north-facing courtyard garden, and has been used for various activities over the years including bed and breakfast; yoga; Qigong; and a rehearsal space for the South West Baroque Ensemble.The owners' guiding principle when creating the property was to have the lowest footprint and smallest ongoing utility bills possible, and to try and be as self-sustaining as possible with the irrigated vegetable garden beds and range of fruit trees. Strawbale was chosen as the building material as it is the most thermally efficient material available, acoustically wonderful and smoulders rather than flames in fires. The homes are solar passive so that heating in mid winter is often not necessary. The combined price of wood heating for the 2 homes is about $500 per year. There is no air-conditioning other than the evening sea breezes. There is a brand new 5.5kW solar power system and 2 solar hot water services, and a 76,500 litre water tank so that mains water is used only for the toilets. A Taylex system takes all the grey water and effluent which is processed and then irrigates the whole property apart from the chook run at the western edge.Please make an appointment to visit this magic property to appreciate its wonder.FEATURESTHROUGHOUT WHOLE RESIDENCE:- Lovely deep window sills and various nooks along walls- Eclectic range of solid timber doors and timber framing- Downlights- High-quality vinyl flooring over concrete- Beautiful and functional, custom-built kitchen cabinetry utilising a Eucalyptus aromaphloia tree removed from block- Kitchens feature Schott Ceran Induction cooktops (4 burners); Miele ovens; Fisher & Paykel Rangehoods; Bosch dishwashers; double sinks; and pantries both sides-eastern section has very large walk-in pantry/store- Nectre wood burners in both living rooms- Bathrooms with deep bathtubs, separate showers and vanities- Separate toilets- Fittings for ceiling fans if desired- Centralised laundry and additional bathroom- Carport enclosed on 3 sides- Large studio room with sunny deck and courtyard garden- Chook house with extensive enclosed run- Food trees include: 2 x avocado; 2 x lemon; orange, lime, mandarin; macadamia; apple; plum; peach; fig; mango; mulberry; banana3 x 1 HOME (eastern wing):- Front lounge- Central living room with wood burner and glass doors to northern garden- Master bedroom with wall of built-in sliding door robes- 2 minor bedrooms, one with double sliding door robes- Bathroom and separate toilet- Kitchen and locked door access through to laundry, additional bathroom and carport2 x 1 HOME (western wing):- Entry hall with large office section- 2 bedrooms, one with wall of built-in robes- Bathroom and separate toilet- North-facing kitchen/living/dining room with wood burner and glass slider to garden- Fabulous upstairs living room warmed by woodfire flu-used as music room. Also features a secret nook space for quiet contemplations as well as excellent extra storage UTILITIES:- 76,500l capacity rainwater tank to house - mains water also connected (flushes toilets)- BRAND NEW 5.52kW solar array and inverter- 2 x Rinnai solar hot water systems (200l and 300l) - Taylex ATU recently serviced- Connected to mains water, power and nbn # INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT ONLY WITH SEVERAL DAYS ADVANCED WARNING REQUIRED#