Coromandel Valley eco home with koalas, low bills on the market

Looking to escape the hustle and bustle in an eco-friendly home designed for low-cost living? That’s exactly what vendors Steve and Fran have enjoyed for more than 15 years at their Coromandel Valley home that’s a hit with the local wildlife. “It’s right on the edge of the Sturt River and it is absolutely beautiful,” Steve says of their 19 McNamara Rd property. “We have trees out the front and uninterrupted views to the north, with good shade. “The design of the house is great – it’s full of light when you want it and that heats the slate floors, and you can close down the blinds when it’s warm out. “You can manage the air temperature through cross ventilation and the ambience is beautiful. “We get koalas, great bird life and possums, and when the conditions are right we hear the frogs in a creek. It’s lovely.” The rammed earth home sits on a spacious 1239sqm allotment and has four bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen and meals area, a number of spaces for outdoor entertainment, and sought-after features including a combustion fireplace, cathedral ceilings and a 3.2kw solar system. As wonderful as the house is, Steve says its location is second to none. 19 McNamara Rd, Coromandel Valley....