Nestled in the Akaroa hills, with a breathtaking vista of the harbour, is this sustainable two-bedroom home that ticks all the boxes. Completely off-grid, and powered entirely by a solar system and backup generator — no electricity bills here — the 148sqm home is sustainable right down to its foundations. The structure is built with Earthen Radiata timber cladding, and triple-glazing and timber window joinery. The home is not only green, but it’s also clean, incorporating the Foreverbreathe Specification to manage indoor humidity, and provide pure air through the use of low-toxin, natural building materials such as wool insulation, Magnum Board and breathable, low-VOC paint. Water is sourced using a gravity fed system, and the wastewater management system purifies waste before safely returning it to the land. Inside, the steel grey-coloured open kitchen and living space is heated by a log burner with wetback and cooktop kit so while you’re heating the house you can also make a feast for dinner. The natural theme continues in the stone-coloured tiled bathroom, complete with large rain shower, and separate toilet. With peninsula views from both bedroom windows, this home is a natural eco-treasure.