Warm in winter and cool in summer its passive design features keep energy bills to a minimum and provide year-round comfort. The sun warms the polished concrete floors during winter days releasing heat gradually to the interior throughout the night. In summer the verandahs keep the sun out. The log fire has a highly efficient wet-back which heats the floor slab and radiators. Chunky exposed timber trusses and stone columns anchor this timeless homestead to its sub-alpine setting.