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Photos © Ray White Rural Rochester, shown from Ray White’s listing.
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$1,150,000

28 Village Drive

Rochester, VIC 3561

  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2 car spaces
  • 217 m² floor

Premium Lifestyle Property - Built for Comfort, Function & Efficiency

Main Residence - Thoughtful Design for All Seasons Smart Roofing & Insulation

  • Colorbond River Gum Green roof with 27deg pitch to create a natural air buffer, helping to disperse summer heat.
  • Entire roof and external walls wrapped in double-sided insulation.
  • Ceilings fitted with R4.5 insulation batts throughout, including garage.
  • Floor-to-ceiling acoustic batts installed in all internal walls for privacy and sound control.

Energy-Efficient Climate Control

  • Engineered, oversized evaporative cooler delivers powerful, low-cost cooling.
  • House orientation set 12.5deg off true north to optimize passive solar benefits-cooler summers, warmer winters.

Thermally Efficient Foundation

  • Slab features 700mm-deep strip footings, externally lined with 30mm polystyrene, reducing heat loss through the floor by up to 80%.

Interior Upgrades

  • Brand new carpets installed in 2024 across four bedrooms, lounge, hallway, and sewing room.

Workshop & Shed - The Ultimate Work & Storage Space Spacious & Durable Construction

  • All-steel Colorbond shed measuring 24m (80ft) x 7.6m (25ft) x 3.45m (11ft 4in) to the eaves.
  • Four 6m-wide sliding doors provide easy access for machinery or large projects.
  • Fully concreted and painted floors.

Built-in Mechanics' Work Pit

  • Size: 4.7m (15ft 5in) x 900mm (3ft) x 1.5m (5ft) deep
  • Fitted with dual power outlets-ideal for serious vehicle or machinery work.

Power, Lighting & Storage

  • High-efficiency lighting: 2 x 140W LED overheads + 7 x LED tubes
  • Plumbed full length for compressed air and power
  • 3-phase heavy-duty plug for industrial workshop needs
  • Raised mezzanine storage: 6.2m x 3.9m x 2.15m (20ft 4in x 12ft 10in x 7ft 1in)

Extra Features

  • Plumbed toilet, wash trough, multi-speed fan, and a Coonara wood heater for year-round usability
  • Two buried DK 5,000-gallon rainwater tanks (22,730L each), 90% underground for minimal visual impact and cooler summer water temps

Outdoor Living - Entertainment Meets Function Undercover BBQ & Entertainment Area

  • Spacious area: 9.39m (30ft 3in) x 5.9m (19ft 4in)
  • Matching Colorbond roof with 27deg pitch
  • Classic 1970s Copper open-fire wood heater
  • Overhead multi-directional lighting and 3-speed fan
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Two partial brick feature walls (50-70% of eaves height) with raised flower beds
  • Fully paved flooring for low maintenance

Key Highlights

  • High-level energy efficiency throughout
  • Extensive workshop with mechanical pit & 3-phase power
  • Premium insulation and orientation for seasonal comfort
  • Modern upgrades with timeless craftsmanship
  • Ideal for hobbyists, tradespeople, or anyone who values quality space

Contact Stuart Wilson at 0404 550 429 or Ken Oliver 0417 303 761.

Features

  • garage
  • solar

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