Type: Eco Villages
Agent: Lucio Mucci
Company: Private
Price: AUD $ 175,000
Featured: No

Now Available …"The Cottages" at The Aldinga Arts EcoVillage A Unique and Affordable Housing Development is now available with many long-term exclusive lifestyle benefits. A Unique Opportunity to Live your Life in Harmony with Nature and the Environment! Choose a better Lifestyle or make an astute Investment decision with excellent long term returns and capital growth! Total Investment from $175,000 For the Investor, a rent return of $170 per week.

Smart Sustainable Living:

* Interested in living an extraordinary life, a life that you love?

* Longing to be part of a close supportive community, while retaining an independent lifestyle?

* Want to live in harmony with nature, where your neighbours share your vision?

* Do you dream of a semi-rural eco lifestyle, without having to give up your city job?

* Want to be empowered by participating in how your community manages its resources and money?

* Love the idea of living and working in an environment where you can be inspired by artworks in the landscape, by nature and by other artists? … then the Cottages at Aldinga Art Ecovillage could be just what you have been looking for: Affordable to buy - Affordable to Live in! The Aldinga Arts Ecovillage won the Nature Foundations’ Good Business Environment Award for Environmental Leadership in 2005. The Cottages follow this award-winning formula with:

* Solar Hot Water Service: giving on-going saving,

* Passive Solar Energy features: minimal heating and cooling needed,

* 10,000 litre underground rain water storage: miniscule water bill,

* Annual rainfall approximately 50cm.

* Permaculture techniques for decorative landscaping and fresh food production areas,

* The ability to grow your own produce individually or collectively,

* Sustainable Landscaping offering privacy and minimum maintenance in touch with nature, Community facilities,

* Use of Polyethylene (P.E.) instead of PVC,

* Superior insulation These features translate into significantly reduced utility bills and a smaller footprint on the earth! Building Details:

* Living area……………75m2 (some may be bigger or smaller)

* No. of Bedrooms………2

* Land Area…………….150m2 app. plus access to community farm and vast common area.

* Single carport,

* Energy efficient building design,

* Solar hot water. House and Land packages:

* Land and infrastructure purchase ………………………………………........ $ 55,000

* Development Building Contract - Fixed Price from ………………………$120,000

* TOTAL PRICE FROM ……………………………………………………………………... $175,000 (All prices include GST) Limited Offer

Suggested Site Layout: Lot 211 Aldinga Arts Ecovillage Do Banks Acknowledge the Value of the Eco-features? Some banks do. For example, the Cottages qualify for Bendigo Bank’s Green Home Loan with a .50% pa reduction on the Residential Variable Rate and NO monthly service fee. Thus, you will not only save on energy and water bills, but also on your home loan! Contact David Weeks at the Aldinga Beach Community Bank branch on: 08 8557 8166. Rare and Privileged Opportunity: This opportunity for an enviable Lifestyle at an unbeatable price will soon be snapped up by wise investors and owner occupiers! Only sixteen units are remaining out of twenty four, these are expected to be sold by the end of November! Several residents are happy to answer your questions and discuss your concerns at the village by mutual arrangements!

For full information about the Cottages and to place an Expression of Interest, please contact Lucio Mucci on 0408-827 357 or email luciomucci@iprimus.com.au.

The Village A development created for those who are inspired by the arts, long for a neighbourhood of like-minded people and wish to live sustainably in a beautiful pollution-free environment. The EcoVillage is a member of the Global EcoVillage Network. Totaling over 34 hectares, the Village comprises areas of housing, common land, community facilities and an organic farm. Wander through and you will find dams stocked with yabbies, neighbourhood orchards, community garden plots, a children’s play area, performing space, an open air cinema, amphitheatre, and art and craft workshops. Further community facilities are planned.

The village is close to the historic township of Aldinga, which features a general store, hotel, community bank, health food shop, alternative therapies, surgery, cafe/restaurant and sporting facilities. Located on the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula, less than one hour south of Adelaide in South Australia, the EcoVillage lies between the famous McLaren Vale winery region and beautiful Port Willunga beach. It is also minutes from commercial shopping and transport facilities at Noarlunga and Seaford.

The EcoVillage Community. When you purchase a Cottage, you are buying much more than a place to live. You become part of a supportive community and share in the ownership of the surrounding land and facilities! This is a unique opportunity to have a real say in how your community manages its resources and money in a safe environment where you can live, work and get to know your neighbours. To live in the EcoVillage is to embrace the rich tapestry of life interwoven with both organised and impromptu activities.

The regular gathering of young and older people at seasonal markets, arts and craft events, outdoor movies, tree planting days, live music events, mosaic days, shared dinners, BBQs and picnics creates a real sense of community. "Care for the earth and care for the people."

By-Laws cover common property, building designs, energy efficiency, landscaping, fencing, waste, recycling, pets, water, communications and administration. They have been developed for the benefit of all residents, to protect the surrounding environment and the special character of the EcoVillage as well as to encourage a commitment to sustainability. Permaculture Permaculture (from permanent agriculture) is a practical system of ecological design. Employing powerful natural patterns, you can design and build profitable, sustainable and productive ecosystems which have the diversity, stability and resilience of natural ecosystems.

The Aldinga Arts Ecovillage has set out to be a prime example of a permaculture system. Why Do People Love Living at The Village? "It's quiet and peaceful, with nice neighbours."

"It’s nice to know the kids can explore and play together safely."

"It’s great having the opportunity to make friends with people of all different ages."

"Our environment is truly beautiful, especially the beach and our visibly growing landscape."

"I enjoy the feeling of working together for a long-term vision."

"I love the safe and secure feeling."

The Community Farm: Over 12 hectare for organic, bio-dynamic, horticulture/Permaculture, Farm lease allotments available to all residents, Nurseries-local native and edible landscaping plants, Cultural Arts Centre - The Stables Art and Craft Studios, Gallery and Sales, Community Green and Amphitheatre, Community Performance and Meeting Hall, Cafe/Restaurant and Interpretive Centre. Lifestyle Benefits Geographic features, Environmental design consideration, Cultural arts centre, Minimum utility expenses and much more.

F.A.Q.

How big is the Village? The total area is 34.45 hectares comprising of 142 residential lots (to be increased by 24) 12 hectares is available for lease arrangement for organic farm.

What are the current Levies and Rates?

Council rates: approx………………….. $ Standard,

Community water rates: currently $1.03 per kilolitre (no connection fee)

Community Levy: approx. …………..$215 per quarter,

Sewage Fee: ……………………………….…$

Does the Village have its Own Dos and Don'ts?

Yes, By-Laws cover common property, building designs, energy efficiency, landscaping, fencing, waste, recycling, pets, water, communications and administration. They have been developed for the benefit of all residents, to protect the surrounding environment and the special character of the EcoVillage and to encourage a commitment to sustainability.

How is the Village Organisation Structured?

The EcoVillage is governed by the Community Corporation which is made up of all lot owners. Functionally, most day-to-day decisions are made by its own elected team of residents on the Management Committee. In addition, sub-committees deal with specific issues such as arts, community development, house designs, services natural environment, and communications.

What Makes the Village Environmentally Sustainable?

Everything from sewage treatment to energy provision, from landscaping to housing design, will incorporate principles of environmental sustainability. Food gardens (private and community) will provide a direct clean food source for residents and visitors. Biodiversity is supported through revegetation and retention of natural landscapes.

Urban design will place human requirements before those of automation and renewable sources of energy will be used extensively to power domestic, commercial and community facilities.

What Style of Community is Expected?

The Village is like many commercial housing developments whereby your privacy and lifestyle choices are not compromised. A big difference however, will be the principles that surround you such as encouragement of creativity, environmental awareness, traditional community values and a local business development. Community is about diversity, support and opportunity.

For information about the Village please visit its website: www.aldinga-artsecovillage.com.au