Designed and owned by one of Ballarat's most highly regarded architects, Russell Madin, this contemporary home has been built to the most exacting standards and has been carefully orientated to optimise passive solar heating. The planned and generous use of double glazed "Argon" filled glass, polished concrete and iron results in an abundance of natural light and clean lines, from the square set cornices and seamless windows and polished concrete floors that run through the entire home. The home features four large bedrooms, (Three with WIR's One of which has a storage attic and one with BIR's) home office, a centrally located bathroom. A massive open plan living zone captures uninterrupted views of Mount Buninyong with the alternate aspect overlooking the properties large surface dam. A carefully planned kitchen features quality appliances one would expect, and while providing privacy is integrated with the living zone by way of a prominent island bench for informal dining. Year round comfort is assured with dual zoned, commercial grade ducted reverse cycle system double cavity walls provide an energy rating of 7+. Outdoor features include undercover entertaining area, 100,000 litres of tank water, modern shedding incorporating the work shed, with mezzanine level plus a lined shed complete with wood heater. Excellence is design, superior appointments and a rural lifestyle in one of Victoria's most coveted locations the property is assured to offer enormous appeal to even the most fastidious of buyers.