NBR TOP PROPERTIES: Eco-friendly homes
Got $10m for a place on Rakino? You could help save the world. NBR ONLINE checks out homes which are good to the the environment.
NBR ONLINE checks out homes which are good to the the environment.
Here's five of the best eco-friendly homes on the market right now.
Rakino Island
Bed: 5 Bath: 5
CV: $3 million
Price guide: $10 million
Hurakia generates power from solar panels on the roof and collects is own water from rainfall. The property is six minutes from Auckland City by helicopter and has a pool and spa. View full listing here.
Nelson
Bed: 4 Bath: 2 Car: 4
Price Guide: $1.95
Land area 38.14 ha (approx)
This Lockwood home takes self-sufficiency to a whole new level. It provides water through its own stream and rain catchment, and has solar panels. It also has a waste water garden; this innovation means any waste water is fed back into the land. The property has a glass house for organic vegetables and herbs as well as a 100 tree orchard. View full listing here.
Tasman
Bed: 4 Bath: 1 Car: 2
Land size: 8 ha
Price guide: $1.295 million
This home was built with Swedish building material AAC Block Ytong. The blocks are breathable which makes the home energy efficient. The material also makes the home earthquake resistant, thermally insulated and sound absorbent. The roof is fitted with EarthWool eco insulation. View full listing here.
Wanaka
Bed: 4 Bath: 3 Car: 2
Land size: 2,332sqm
Floor area: 280sqm
CV: $900,000
Price Guide: Upwards of $1.5 million
Agent John Fisher says this home not only won an award for "eco friendliness", it also won house of the year at the 2010 Master Builder Awards. It includes solar assisted hot water and has a Escea gas log heater . View full listing here.
Taupo
Bed: 2 Bath: 2 Car: 2
Floor area: 170sqm
Land area: 412sqm
CV: $970,000
This retreat was created by awarding winning architect Charissa Snijders, who is a well known advocate for sustainable approaches to design. The building has several eco-features and uses natural materials. View full listing here.
Victoria Young
Fri, 09 Aug 2013
Fri, 09 Aug 2013
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NBR TOP PROPERTIES: Eco-friendly homes
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