1973 Moutere Highway, RD2, Upper Moutere, Tasman

Passive Solar Heated Homestead

Architecturally designed by Mark Fielding of Ecotect Ltd, this impressive eco-friendly, passive solar heated home offers charm, character and sustainability.
The sun beams in through the many windows and creates significant natural heating even in the coldest days of winter. The insulated solid concrete slab floor and wool insulation throughout combine to make this a very warm and energy efficient home.
The Cedar and Rimu windows and doors were made by local craftsman Ruby Bay Joinery and come complete with solid brass hardware giving a unique hand crafted appearance.
The Moutere Clay infused stucco render was put together by a local registered plasterer and gives the home a sense of being 'of the earth'. The timber framing is all Douglas Fir which is known for its strength and natural ability to withstand the worst the winter elements can bring.
All this and set on 4.165ha of flat land with stunning views to the north down the Moutere Valley. It's an 'impressive property' and provides a unique opportunity for an astute purchaser to own a stunning lifestyle block with plenty of character, charm and possibilities.
This is the ideal lifestyle property, the one we all dream of owning. It evokes memories of childhood summers and sunny days spent playing in fields and barns, with streams to explore. The views are superb as they extend north down the Moutere Valley and include bush and tree-clad hills offering a relaxed, tranquil environment.
This five bedroom, two bathroom, two level 180sqm home opens to a stunning covered al fresco dining area, perfect for those relaxed evening meals.
The house is surrounded by many out buildings including a four bay barn and a workshop currently used as a saddlery, which lends itself to any number of artistic endeavours and comes complete with a separate kitchen, shower and toilet. The original German settlers to the Moutere (then Sarau) build two of these historic barns, one of which now has three phase power.