20 Hilary Road, Carters Ridge, Qld 4563

Set in a peaceful, sun-drenched location just a short drive from Cooroy, this unique eco-friendly home offers a lifestyle that's in harmony with nature. Designed with sustainability at its core, the property showcases a beautiful balance of rustic charm and smart environmental design, all while offering distant views of the mountain ranges.
Constructed from straw bale, this home delivers exceptional thermal performance—naturally cool in summer and warm in winter. It's finished with limewash for breathability, helping to prevent mould and support a healthier indoor environment. From the moment you arrive, there's a sense of warmth, character and calm—this is a home that feels as good as it looks. The separate studio offers the ability for a work from home office, or income potential.

Eco Features & Sustainable Living Highlights:
•	Solar power for energy efficiency.
*       Heat pump hot water service.
•	Established veggie gardens, greenhouses and shade sheds for homegrown produce
•	Compost bins and a worm farm to support an organic lifestyle.
•	Straw bale construction with natural limewash for superior insulation and indoor air quality. In the heat of summer, when it's 36oC outside the inside should be a round 24oC and in the cool of winter when the outside temperature is 4oC the inside will be a round 19oC, without air conditioning. 

Property Features:
•	Expansive covered outdoor living and dining area with a wood-burning Rayburn stove—perfect for year-round entertaining.
•	Country-style kitchen with large pantry and space for a dining table.
•	Separate formal dining and living rooms.
•	Two ground floor bedrooms, one with walk in robe.
•	One central bathroom, with potential to convert the storeroom into a second if required.
•	Massive upstairs retreat with four walk-in cupboards ideal as a bedroom, studio, or lounge.
*       The home is finished with Crimsafe screens for great airflow and security.
•	Detached studio space with walk-in robe and potential ensuite conversion.
•       A room which would make an excellent gym, art studio or second office.
•	Large 4-bay shed with shower, plus additional plumbing.
•	Above-ground heated pool with umbrella shading for hot summer days.
•	Single carport next to the home for convenient parking. Large gravel area for additional car, truck or caravan storage.
•	80,000 litres rain water tanks, so no more water bills.
*       Established lime, lemon and grapefruit trees.
*       Council approved dwelling, Gympie Regional Council


This is more than a home—it's a lifestyle designed for those who value sustainability, self-sufficiency, and connection to the land. If you've been searching for an environmentally conscious haven that doesn't compromise on comfort or beauty, this property could be your perfect match. It really is magazine worthy, in fact, has been featured in a magazine, which the Sellers are happy to pass onto the new owners. 

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