OLINDA MOUNTAIN FOREST CLINKER BRICK MANSION, Melbourne Fringe
4.5 acres private rainforest, permanent creek, micro-hydro
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OLINDA 525 metre elevation 1.8 hectare (4.5 acre) mountain ash rainforest features 30 square clinker brick mansion, permanent mountain creek, Melbourne's purest spring water, substantial savings with no water nor sewerage charges $620,000 neg. Best of both rainforest valley total privacy & easy commuting Met transport, melway 75a8. Private forest walking tracks to dual ram pump system & micro-hydro power wired to NiCad battery bank & 2500 watt sine wave inverter, solar panel backup. Solar hot water & double-insulated low maintenance indoor inground pool. Retrofitted for energy efficiency. Fruit & nut trees, prepared garden beds. Wood heating & stove. Call Christine 0419 976 991 or email gneo@yogaplex.com.au, see "Olinda Rainforest" link at www.magpiehouse.com.au for videos, photos & micro-hydro article. PHOTO ABOVE.
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"MARESI" on 4.5 rainforest private valley acres.
Permanent pristine creek.
After 25 years in this totally private 4.5 acre rainforest location with easy commuting to Melbourne & permanent mountain creek, we are pleased to offer our renovated & energy-retrofitted home to suit a large family, combining luxury, lifestyle & practical living.
Parameters of this temperate rainforest retreat:
* Total privacy on 4.5 acres (1.8 hectares).
* Olinda township & schools nearby.
* Permanent mountain forest creek, pristine.
* Zone 3 Met Transport at property.
* Easy commuting to Melbourne.
* Double brick mansion.
* Private valley views.
* Dual ram pumps to 22,500 litre tank.
* Micro-hydro system supplies 115 watt power.
* Solar hot water.
* Wood heating, stove & hot water.
* Gas ducted heating throughout.
* Extensively renovated.
* Indoor concrete pool, solar+gas.
* Fruit trees.
* Prepared garden beds.
* Double glazing.
* 70+ metre mountain ash forest giants.
* Private rainforest walking trails.
* 5 bedrooms+3 bathrooms.
* Living room, separate lounge, bar/dining room, indoor pool room, double matching carport, original renovated "cottage" shed.
MICRO-HYDRO MADNESS Article ReNew Magazine April 1998
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