Earthship home, made from recycled garbage, sells in million-dollar deal

A popular off-grid tiny home, made from old car tyres, looks set to remain as short-stay rental accommodation after a Fleurieu Peninsula acreage property went under offer.

The Earthship home is one of three separate dwellings on the 7.58-hectare Old Willunga Rd property that boasts breathtaking views across the Willunga Basin to the ocean and is within walking distance to the Willunga township.

A circa-1800 one-bedroom stone cottage and a larger, 1960s home are also on the property, which was open to offers of more than $1.8m and drew more than 250 inquiries and five offers to purchase.

(The property has been a popular rental on Airbnb.)

(The home was built into the earth for the benefits of using natural thermal mass with the main wall made of tyres.)

(The property also comes with a separate septic system, an off grid 2kW Solar system with 8kW battery and a 5kW back up generator.)

Selling agent David Hams, of Magain Real Estate, said the successful buyer, who has other business interests within the local area, intends to continue to use the Earthship home and the cottage as Airbnb accommodation.

(The Earthship sits on a 7.58ha property which also encompasses a three-bedroom family home.)

(A circa 1800s cottage has been renovated could additionally be used for guest accommodation.)

(The historic cottage oozes charm and features exposed stone walls and high ceilings.)

(The main bedroom is cosy and boasts impressive views of the McLaren Vale vineyards in the distance.)

Ref: Earthship home, made from recycled garbage, sells in million-dollar deal (realestate)

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