Built on the principles of passive, solar design, this 2 year old, 7.5 star energy and thermally efficient home brings together a collage of ideas that enhances the living experience.
Once part of the historic 1840s Holcombe Pastoral Run and nestled next to the Upper Loddon State Forest with Loddon River frontage, “Loddon Paddock” is a secluded 20 acre holding that enriches and excites.
The ‘Maxa Design’ reverse block construction features internal brickwork with double thickness insulated timber framework, clad in highly pest and fire resistant, spotted gum hardwood.
The northern orientation ensures minimal heating or cooling with appropriate north facing windows shaded to let winter sun into the home and keep out the summer heat. Moreover, the ‘Colorbond’ roof is double-insulated with ‘Anticon blanket’ roof batts.
The combination of double insulation, orientation and cross ventilation and large amounts of thermal mass from internal brickwork and polished concrete floors throughout, makes this home highly suitable for extreme temperatures while requiring nothing more than the ‘Chimene’ woodstove for heating and ceiling fans and cross ventilation for cooling.
All external windows are designed to house fold away window shutters and the home has been designed with a BAL 12.5 fire rating. Further, the combination of exposed brick, timber, plywood, naturally weathered external timber and aluminium windows makes this 180 sqm home virtually maintenance free.
The ‘Evolve’ kitchen encompasses a centrepiece marble island bench with complimentary Caeserstone’ benchtops with soft close drawers, Beko stove and integrated dishwasher, and ‘Abey’ double black sink. The entire home is fitted with contrasting black tapware and light switches throughout. The large butler’s pantry adopts an old-fashioned cool room approach with a large diameter floor vent to draw in cool air.
Internal walls are clad with A Grade Plywood with expressed joins. All windows are a double glazed, Argon gas filled Ryloc design for maximum opening, including a triple stack sliding entrance door.
The 2 bathrooms are lined with floor to ceiling marble tiles, and contrasting grey floor tiles, and feature ‘Storm Faucet’ tapware and Evolve cabinetry with caesar stone counters and recessed sinks. The en-suite has a feature stone bath with a thoughtful ceiling faucet and a separate dual head shower.
Large storage spaces throughout the home with full length robes in the 3 bedrooms, large WIR, floor to ceiling hallway linen cupboard and ceiling storage cavity are all thoughtful inclusions.
Finally, the adjoining barn is 10m x 6m with a 2m wide veranda and has a kitchenette, bathroom, two mezzanine bedrooms and large tool/work room.
The home has approximately 100,000 litres of rainwater storage and a permanent 85m deep water bore for back up irrigation.
Secluded living is the key here but you’re far from isolated: the landmark Glenlyon Store is only 6.5kms, Daylesford is 16.5 km and Kyneton and Trentham are an easy 20 minutes to some of the area’s principal eateries and restaurants.
In summary, “Loddon Paddock” is a home that connects with the landscape in a really amazing way. The floorplan opens up to embrace the terrain and brings the framed views over the Loddon River and Forest to perfection. That’s the masterstroke..
