Luxurious eco-friendly retreat your kids will beg you to buy

Designer and award-winning builder Adam Young and his wife Nicky Hammond, a former interior designer turned life coach, said they did not sacrifice comfort and style at 13 Blarney Ave, Killarney Heights.

The six-bedroom, four-bathroom property is being marketed by Ray White Fairweather Group real estate agent Nima Aliasgary and goes to auction on 14 June.

Mr Aliasgary said the innovative property was “one-of-a-kind” with a climbing frame and hidden tunnel built into one bedroom.

“Another room features a custom-built loft and a giant netted hammock - a perfect nook for reading, dreaming, or bouncing with friends,” he said.

“There’s also a fireman’s rope connecting the upper floor to the ground level - a playful, slightly daring feature that turns moving between storeys into an adventure.”

Ms Hammond said the property was timber clad and north facing, and ideal for a multi-generational family.

The main house and two-bedroom granny flat sit side by side, she said.

“The 10kW solar system more than offsets the household’s energy use, while a 3000L rainwater tank irrigates the edible garden and tops up the magnesium pool,” she said.

“Triple-glazed windows and doors, thick insulation, and carefully designed eaves ensure seasonal comfort year-round - with minimal need for heating or cooling.

“This home is a masterclass in passive solar design and low-impact living.”

Mr Young said the external cladding, a Scandinavian LUNAwood, had been heat and pressure-treated for durability and minimal environmental impact while reclaimed hardwood from the original home was used creatively in the landscaping.

Inside, zero-VOC finishes protect indoor air quality, and a giant internal green wall that spans the height of the stairwell, visible from the living spaces, features more than 200 plants.

Other features of the home include a stand-alone gym, and an outdoor bath that doubles as a hot tub and cold therapy pool.

Ms Hammond said the vertical garden not only purified the air but added a lush, calming aesthetic.

“Sustainable homes like this are becoming highly sought after - not only for environmental reasons, but for long-term cost savings and liveability,” she said.

“There’s beauty and calm in every corner.

“It’s the kind of home kids beg to bring their friends to,” she said.

“Fun was essential. We didn’t want a home that felt too precious.

“It had to engage the whole family and since we are an active family, it reflects in the design.”

Download high res photos here