With the cost of living crisis in full swing - energy efficient living has never made more sense!
With the recent surge in interest rates and soaring inflation, Australians are beginning to feel the financial strain caused by utility companies. This is particularly true for those residing in older homes, which are inherently more expensive to heat and cool. Imagine, though, if your home could actually earn you money! Well, this is now a reality for many homeowners in the picturesque coastal town of Cape Paterson, just a couple of hours away from Melbourne. Not only do they get to enjoy the beauty of living by the coast, but their homes also generate enough power to almost completely eliminate utility bills. In some cases, they even have the opportunity to sell their excess energy back to the grid. We've shortlisted a selection of properties that you can buy now, allowing you to experience the joys of coastal living, while also reducing your carbon footprint and significantly cutting costs.
13 SEASTAR STREET
Experience the epitome of sustainable luxury living in Cape Paterson. This extraordinary and generously spacious residence is meticulously crafted to optimize natural elements, ensuring year-round energy efficiency and thermal performance with an impressive energy rating. Boasting a large north-facing open-plan living area adorned with sleek polished concrete flooring, the home seamlessly integrates beautiful recycled red brick feature walls that harmonise flawlessly with the serene neutral colour scheme. A large office or fourth bedroom with custom cabinetry and shelving links from the main living area and can be closed off making for an extremely practical space.
8 STARGAZER AVENUE
A stunning brand new three bedroom, 2 bathroom Harris Build home that captures solar gain in winter with careful passive solar design. Excellent orientation, shading, thermally broken double glazing, air tightness and insulation, and clever use of thermal mass combine to passively heat and cool the home. These features combine to deliver great occupant comfort, with the home designed to maintain year-round temperatures between 18 – 25 degrees with minimal heating and cooling required. The colour palette and material textures complement the natural coastal landscape of Cape Paterson. 8 Stargazer is designed to house a family in a small footprint with 3 bedrooms an office, 2 bathrooms and light-filled open-plan living.
1 SEABERRY COURT
The Bungalow is a 7.5 energy efficient, minimalist three-bedroom, 2 bathroom home designed by The Sociable Weaver that invites the inhabitants to strip back their lives to focus on the things that are really important in life. This Ethos saw the property recently featured in The Design Files.The bright space has a relatively small footprint for a three-bedroom home, but the house has been designed to feel generous and expansive.A light-filled double-height raked ceiling in the living area creates a beautiful sense of space overlooking farmland to the north. While a European laundry and a mezzanine study nook make clever use of this compact design for all types of families.
4 GOOCHS ROAD
This stunning small acreage property features great design and construction with extremely practical living arrangements and a host of high-end creature comforts all designed to make living here a delight. We LOVE the 4m high ceiling in the main living area and the stunning custom German UPVC windows. This very special home MUST be inspected to appreciate the quality & workmanship that has gone into the build to create an amazing rural lifestyle.
8 NOONFLOWER CLOSE
Welcome to 8 Noonflower, an SJD Home built in 2022 with a 7.5 star rating that has a big impact on low cost living.
Upon entering the home, you'll immediately be struck by the character exuded by the sturdy, solid door and the high-quality floor tiles. To the right, you'll find the master bedroom, featuring an impressive walk-in robe and ensuite with a separate shower and bath, providing a private retreat within the residence for those who enjoy a relaxing soak.
4 SUNLIGHT BOULEVARD
A beautiful, sustainable, as-new 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom former display home with a beachy industrial feel and one of the largest solar power systems in The Cape. This home includes all the high standards of modern creature comforts and sustainability, with 10,000 litres of rainwater storage, a large solar power system (10.14kW generation and 13.8kWh battery storage) and a Tesla EV charger installed in the garage. A hot and cold outdoor shower with easy side access to wash off after a visit to the beach.
9 SEASTAR STREET
Welcome to sustainable living luxury in Cape Paterson. This stunning and extremely spacious home has been designed to maximise natural elements to ensure year-round energy efficiency and thermal performance with a 7.7-star energy rating. It features expansive north-facing open-plan living with polished concrete flooring embedded with recycled blue glass, while beautiful recycled red brick feature walls blend perfectly with the neutral colour palette.
3 SUNLIGHT BOULEVARD
Built by award-winning TS Constructions in 2019, the house is situated on a generous 446m2 block and comes with a single-car garage complete with an electric vehicle charging port. Step inside and you’ll find a modern, welcoming interior that is filled with natural light, and the sun-drenched lounge and dining areas provide the perfect place for family gatherings. We LOVE the polished concrete floors and timber ceilings.
LIVING AT THE CAPE
