Federation home

Gadigal land,
Killara,
NSW
This home will be open for in-person tours on the 17th May 2026

About this home

Early 1900’s home. Slate roof and very large beautiful English garden.

Over 20 years ago I put a 240,000 lt water tank under our tennis court for our large garden. The tank has Watered the whole 3300 hectare block for over 20 years. Maybe 4or 5 times I’ve had to top it up with a small amount of water.

We had the challenge of an old house with a slate roof. Most solar companies wouldn’t touch it. We found a company from the south of Sydney that worked with our roofer. I’ve only put it on the eaves of our balconies in case it leaked.
They did a great job and we’ve had no problems.

Q & A

What motivated you to build or retrofit sustainably?
Climate concerns
Solar panels
With solar and batteries. Go big as big as you can.
Hot water heat pumpsMore batteries
Back to 2026 Homes
Type: Standalone house/townhouse
Project: Renovation or extension
Size: 250 m2m²
Bedrooms: 5+
Bathrooms: 5+

Sustainability Features

Building Materials & Envelope

Draught-proofing/air sealing

Heating, Cooling and Ventilation

Passive heating/cooling (north-facing glazing, cross ventilation, thermal mass, shading, etc.)

Energy and Appliances

Rooftop solar PV
Battery storage
Dedicated wall-mounted EV charging
Energy monitoring/smart home systems
Efficient lighting (LED, daylighting, solar skylights)
Electric cooktop - induction/ceramic

Water & Waste Systems

Rainwater tanks

Landscape & Biodiversity

Beehives

Climate Resilience

Accessible & Flexible Design Features

Share this home:

Related Homes

Home tours delivered to your inbox

Step inside sustainable homes across Australia and get practical ideas you can use in your own