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
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

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