News Corp Australia
First published 17 Oct 2024, 4:30am
A popular off-grid tiny home, made from old car tyres, looks set to remain as short-stay rental accommodation after a Fleurieu Peninsula acreage property went under offer.
The Earthship home is one of three separate dwellings on the 7.58-hectare Old Willunga Rd property that boasts breathtaking views across the Willunga Basin to the ocean and is within walking distance to the Willunga township.
A circa-1800 one-bedroom stone cottage and a larger, 1960s home are also on the property, which was open to offers of more than $1.8m and drew more than 250 inquiries and five offers to purchase.
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Made out of recycled garbage, the tiny, off-grid home is one of just four, so-called Earthships in SA.
The property has been a popular rental on Airbnb.
The home was built into the earth for the benefits of using natural thermal mass with the main wall made of tyres.
The property also comes with a separate septic system, an off grid 2kW Solar system with 8kW battery and a 5kW back up generator.
Selling agent David Hams, of Magain Real Estate, said the successful buyer, who has other
business interests within the local area, intends to continue to use the Earthship home and the cottage as Airbnb accommodation.
“They’re very familiar with Willunga. They’ve got multiple (other rental) properties and … they totally understand the unique nature of this property,’’ Mr Hams said.
“We’ve still got to tick a couple of boxes to get (the sale) over the line so I don’t want to disclose too much but … their plans are to keep using the property as Airbnbs.’’
Mr Hams said the property’s proximity to Willunga’s main street proved a strong selling point, in addition to its multiple dwellings and stunning views.
“We generally do get strong interest with acreages but being on the outskirts of Willunga made this a pretty desirable spot,’’ he said.
“And you can see all over the Fleurieu to the ocean.
“(The vendors) have done a really good job with everything. They gave the old cottage a new lease of life – it looks great.
“Then up the back (of the property) you’ve got the Earthship. There’s only four of those in the state so it’s a really special place.’’
The Earthship sits on a 7.58ha property which also encompasses a three-bedroom family home.
A circa 1800s cottage has been renovated could additionally be used for guest accommodation.
The historic cottage oozes charm and features exposed stone walls and high ceilings.
The main bedroom is cosy and boasts impressive views of the McLaren Vale vineyards in the distance.
Built last year, the Earthship, a super-sustainable home with a tiny 44 sqm footprint and a main wall made of upcycled car tyres and carpet, has already become a guest favourite on the
Airbnb platform.
It’s also been shortlisted in next month’s Sustainability Awards for its use of sustainable construction materials.
Built into the earth and north-facing to capture the winter sun, the unique, horseshoe-shaped home comprises one main room, with sleeping and kitchen facilities, a separate bathroom and a fully-enclosed greenhouse-style entrance-cum-living space.
There is also an outdoor bath with running hot water.
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