4 BEDROOM GATED VILLAGE FOR SALE IN BALLITO IN SOUTH AFRICA

Why invest in an EcohouseTo curtail ones carbon footprint by harnessing our abundant sunshine and predictable rainfall Also to avoid being held to ransom paying escalating electricity and water bills from increasingly inept service providersWhat constitutes an Ecohouse Having an architectural design that allows for capture and storage of rainwater and the suns energy and most importantly that encourages free flow of cooling winds to replace energy hungry air conditionersUsing locally available ecologically friendly building materials such as water based paints and timber harvested from locally grown albeit alien hardwood species to reduce the reliance on imports that threaten fragile Asian forests What constitutes Ecolandscaping Designing a garden that is functional in terms of low maintenance and water demand Creating spiritual tranquility by using indigenous flora to attract birds butterflies and useful insects Including a number of locally indigenous traditional healing plants that follows the trend in natural healing Finally using modern design cement grass blocks in place of intrusive hard surface heat emitting driveways which provide a green extension to ecolandscaping and at the same time replenishing ground water This is the first ecologically compliant property in KwaZuluNatalCharles Taylors designed the house with a relatively narrow footprint to take full advantage of cooling prevailing winds and for accommodating the solar energy and watercatchment systems Higher than normal insulated ceilings large sliding doors and elevated ventilation windows take advantage of prevailing winds to reduce temperature and ensure comfortable living conditions throughout the house All three bedrooms and office on the top floor have panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and Dunkirk Estates pristine forested habitats Ducts set into the various wall surfaces and roof parapet hide all the electrical and plumbing services There are no exposed gutters or intrusive down pipes Other than a few of the kitchen appliances all other energy requirements for the house are provided by eight high quality imported photo voltaic panels situated on the roof duct and charging a number of sealed lithium batteries in an enclosure outside the house Hot water is provided by a 200 liter SABS approved solar geyserLow energy usage lights and fans are used throughout the house The kitchen has a top quality highly efficient gas stove to maximize energy saving The roof captures rainfall of which 40mm is sufficient to fill the underground 10 000 liter conservancy tank The water is then returned to the house by means of a solar pump through sediment and biological filters for general use in the home Both water and electricity supplies are however connected to the municipality as backup A 500liter stainless steel tank captures grey water from the master en suite bedroom bathroom and outside shower for general use outside the houseFoot paths that traverse all the various habitats including an elevated walkway through the main wetland forest are a five minute walk from the homeOnce under monoculture sugar cane the rehabilitation of the estates vegetation uses only locally indigenous speciesThe Estate supports over 170 charismatic bird species and several mammals of which Grey and Blue Duiker five species of mongoose and Thick tailed bush baby are just some of the most charismatic onesResidents can also enjoy an onsite club house with swimming pool gymnasium an all weather tennis court health and beauty specialists and a gourmet restaurant They will soon have access to a secure beach club house next to Salt Rocks popular beachDomestic pets are allowed Internal Agency Ref No:ZZ00005633 # Kitchen: 1 # Office / Study: 1 # Parking: 2 Security Features: Security Fence, Security Lights Property Reference #: 2520318 Agent Details: Yianni Pavlou Portfolio Property Investments Unit 20, 3rd Floor, Corporate Park 11 Sinembe Crescent Sinembe Office Park La Lucia Ridge Umhlanga 4 Durban www.sapropertyonline.co.za