Built on the principles of passive, solar design, this energy and thermally efficient home brings together a collage of ideas that enhances the living experience.
The northern orientation ensures minimal heating and cooling with the double-glazed windows and doors partially shaded to let winter sun into the home and keep out the summer heat.
The combination of double insulation, orientation, soaring ceilings and cross ventilation makes Black House Farm highly suitable for extreme temperatures while ensuring optimal comfort all year round.
Drawing on the vernacular influences of the Australian farm shed, with 3 zoned, rural pavilions, the interior conveys a sense of warmth with the central core featuring an inviting foyer, opening to a spacious living and dining experience with wood fire heating, lime washed Oak floors, adjacent chef’s kitchen and walk-in pantry.
With stunning vista’s of rolling countryside from every room, the West Wing includes 2 large bedrooms with generous BIRS and central bathroom and the East Wing accommodates the main bedroom suite with WIR and exquisite ensuite bathroom and study.
Situated 400 metres from the famous Lavandula Estate and 7 minutes from Daylesford and the Hepburn Mineral Springs, Black House Farm sits on 7.3 hectares (18 acres) of cleared pasture with a large dam. The list of ancillary improvements is extensive:
• Double garage and workroom with power and water
• Raised vegetable garden wicker beds
• 2 x 22,500 litre water tanks
• Pizza oven
• Split system air con/heating and wood fire
Quietly secluded, this well known cooking school, B&B and low maintenance family home connects with the terrain in an amazing way: the floor plan embraces the terrain with reminders of 19th century mining activity, such as The Blowhole nearby and the scenic walks through the Loddon State Forest are a delight.