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The Spring Hill “Enviro-Cottage” is one of the greenest homes in the country. It is both energy and water self sufficient and less than a 1km leisurely stroll to the bustling city centre of Brisbane or the pumping contemporary nightlife of Fortitude Valley and Chinatown or the tourist drawcards and theatre district of Southbank. The 4 bedroom home which sleeps up to 10, has been developed to demonstrate the principles of sustainable housing and is occasionally opened to the public to inspire and educate. It has featured on TV and in newspapers and in many home and lifestyle and enviro-magazines. The house proves that the resort style contemporary lifestyle often demanded does not have to be at the expense of our at risk environment. This is your chance to live the life of luxury, and see how sustainability feels and what it looks like, while savouring the delights of Australia’s most dynamic and growing city and within an easy drive to the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
The house is on two levels and includes a “solar pod” in the back yard separated by an open grassed courtyard. The luxurious and stunning master suite with beautiful ensuite is in the “solar pod” above the lounge and TV/media area. The main house has three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and dining (under a glass ceiling to allow you to dine under the stars!) and garage/laundry. All appliances are water and energy efficient, the lights are all LEDs. There is also a stunning and intimate eco-pool for relaxing in on those steamy Brisbane summer nights. The library shelves are packed with travel books, contemporary novels and family games.
The Neighborhood
The house is about as central as you can get in Brisbane. You can walk easily to the city centre, to Fortitude Valley, to the Brisbane River and to Southbank Parklands in less than 10 minutes. It is also close to transport (buses and trains – central station is 5 minutes walk away), shops, casual dining, parks, gymnasiums, bike and walking tracks. The suburb of Spring Hill is full of history as one of Brisbane’s oldest suburbs and the streets are full of quaint “Queenslander” style worker’s cottages. Isaac street itself, although very central is remarkably quiet with friendly neighbours and you often forget how close to the city you actually are.
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