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The Straw Bale House is a masterpiece
of ingenuity. It consists of 5 bedrooms - each with a king size
bed or 2 single beds, and 3 bathrooms. The Straw Bale House sleeps
11. (For more information
about the construction of this house, see our Eco
Ethics page.)
Welcome to the Straw Bale House!
The passive solar design of this magnificent house
and the half metre thick walls made of straw ensure warmth in winter
and cool in summer. 80% recycled materials add beauty and character
of a unique design. Timbers from an old jetty on the Parramatta
River, the luggage rack from a 1927 Plymouth, 7 metre bush poles,
rusted corrugated iron, doors and windows from the Queen Victoria
Hospital are only some of the creative materials used in the construction
of this house. Filled with handcrafted furniture and fittings, and
rustic treasures collected from 6 years of active auction hunting
you will find every corner brings a new surprise. The house is comprised
of 2 wings – a living wing and a sleeping wing. Perfect for
those who want to talk by the open fire into the wee hours while
others are ready for cuddling down to sleep. The co joining tower
is a picture gallery of enchanting, old, leadlight windows.
Softly shaped rendered walls are accentuated by the contrast of
triangular windows, and angles and shapes throughout the house.
(Come and see our “Truth Window” which displays our
straw walls!) Numerous and varied areas throughout the house encourage
a wide range of activities to maximise the enjoyment of your stay
in the world famous Blue Mountains. This house will sleep up to
11 people.
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