Ellimatta (Aboriginal for 'our home') is a crescent shaped, passive solar, energy efficient, water wise, 5.5 Star + property that has all the details taken care of.

At over 150m2 Ellimatta has:
Abundant natural light, excellent cross ventilation, extremely well insulated straw bale, mud + lime rendered walls (R5+), exposed hand crafted, reclaimed timber posts and beams, benches and shelving, split level concrete (bedrooms, hallway) and timber (kitchen, living, wet areas) floors, hand plastered, scalloped, straw + lime, double cavity ceilings (2.3m - 3.2m (R4+)), reclaimed timber casement, louver and panel windows, 7 full length glass, double doors opening onto 4m x 14m (semi-circular) north facing verandah (part zincalume/part laser light) and pergola with deciduous ornamental grape vines.

3 Bedrooms, master with ensuite + walk-in robe, 2 with built in robes, large 2m x 6m hallway/library/office, large open plan living and kitchen area, 2nd bathroom with shower and bath, 2 waterless toilets (Rotaloo), laundry and walk-in pantry. Stainless steel dishwasher, gas stove, rangehood and electric oven set in an island, timber slab bench, wood heater, solar hot water, efficient waste management systems, over 300m2 (incl. shed/verandahs) of rain catchment on skillion corrugated zincalume roof (+ 40,000L tank and town water), water saving devices and grey water irrigation.

There is also a semi-attached 8m x 4m straw bale building with 2 double doors at either end and a separate single door. With a sink and a shower this building could be used as an extra bedroom, a self-contained unit, a studio/workshop, a home office or a shed/garage or a combination of the above.

The garden has established fruit trees. As well as over 40 native trees and shrubs, oak, spruce, ash, claret ash and peppercorn trees. Cacti and succulent garden beds. A landscaped pond and entertainment area.

The block is not quite 1/2 an acre. It overlooks hilly farmland (which is like having the land without the work!) with no visible neighbours from the front view.

Ellimatta is contemporary, stylish and environmentally friendly. Located on the edge of a small rural town with a post office and pub, < 15mins to Benalla, < 40 mins to Wangaratta, Shepparton & Yarrawonga, 2hrs 15mins to Melbourne, close to wineries, gourmet food, farmers markets, alpine resorts and much more.

Ellimatta is soon to be completed and is bound to be snapped up quickly so come and have a look and get a feel for yourself.