Mount Taylor by eHaus

Mount Taylor

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Nestled in the countryside, this 357sqm home is a masterpiece of design and efficiency. Inspired by the charm of an English country lane home, this four-bedroom home blends classic aesthetics with high-performance, energy-efficient living. At the heart of the home is a grand entry and foyer, leading to beautifully appointed living spaces designed for comfort and connection. The open-plan kitchen and dining area, complete with a scullery, flows effortlessly into a separate lounge - perfect for entertaining or quiet retreat. Designed with sustainability in mind, the home features Energate timber joinery, thick 276mm Eco-Block walls with a plaster finish, and solar panels for exceptional energy efficiency. Verandas and thoughtfully designed outdoor entertaining spaces invite year-round enjoyment of the surrounding landscape. Practicality meets luxury with four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a mudroom, generous linen storage, a double and single garage, plus additional storage and a charming potting shed for garden enthusiasts. Design Components Floor: Fully insulated concrete pad with a U-value of 0.183 W/(m²K) Wall: ICF - ecoblock with a U-value of 0.199 W/(m²K) Window Joinery: Energate uPVC with a U-value of 1.1 W/(m²K) Glazing: Double glazed Argon with Ug-value of 1.13 W/(m²K) g-value of 61% Ventilation: Zehnder ComfoAir 350 MHRV Performance Specs Heating Demand: 16.6 kWh/(m²yr) Heating Load: 15.4 W/m² Frequency of Overheating: 0.6% year over 25℃ TFA: 219.8m² Form Factor: 3.98 Air Leakage@50Pa: 1.28 Per Demand: 33 kWh/(m²yr)

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energy efficient high performance warm healthy modern

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eHaus
Bernadette Peters

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Resene Construction Systems

Classic four-bedroom home completed in 2020, blending timeless aesthetics with energy-efficient features, including solar panels and Eco-Block walls, set in a picturesque countryside location.

At the heart of the home is a grand entry and foyer, leading to beautifully appointed living spaces designed for comfort and connection. The open-plan kitchen and dining area, complete with a scullery, flows effortlessly into a separate lounge - perfect for entertaining or quiet retreat.

Designed with sustainability in mind, the home features Energate timber joinery, thick 276mm Eco-Block walls with a plaster finish, and solar panels for exceptional energy efficiency. Verandas and thoughtfully designed outdoor entertaining spaces invite year-round enjoyment of the surrounding landscape.

Practicality meets luxury with four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a mudroom, generous linen storage, a double and single garage, plus additional storage and a charming potting shed for garden enthusiasts.

Design Components

Floor: Fully insulated concrete pad with a U-value of 0.183 W/(m²K)

Wall: ICF - ecoblock with a U-value of 0.199 W/(m²K)

Window Joinery: Energate uPVC with a U-value of 1.1 W/(m²K)

Glazing: Double glazed Argon with Ug-value of 1.13 W/(m²K) g-value of 61%

Ventilation: Zehnder ComfoAir 350 MHRV

Performance Specs

Heating Demand: 16.6 kWh/(m²yr)

Heating Load: 15.4 W/m²

Frequency of Overheating: 0.6% year over 25℃

TFA: 219.8m²

Form Factor: 3.98

Air Leakage@50Pa: 1.28

Per Demand: 33 kWh/(m²yr)

Completed: 2020
Price range: $1m - $2m
Building style: Classic

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“You get a house with a healthy environment — there’s no condensation, no mould and no heating costs. It made sense to build this way. I like that you can control the humidity levels and the little things you notice, like the bedding is always dry. Hofmans Builders created a beautiful, high standard home, Steve and Susie and their team were great to work with and we would not hesitate in recommending them to future e-Haus clients.”

Ian & Annie