18 Rupert Street

Welcome to 18 Rupert Street, Katoomba, the award-winning architecturally built modern house where sustainability is a core design principle and every detail is carefully considered. Upon entry into the open-plan living and kitchen area, you are immediately greeted by soaring cathedral ceilings with skylights, exposed timber beams, and warm full-height brick walls, adding undeniable character and charm to the space. The north-facing double-glazed windows offer a sweeping view of Mount Banks framed by green tree canopies and flowering banksias, while letting in an abundance of natural light and maximising passive solar heating, keeping the house toasty year-round. A slow-combustion fireplace also adds a thoughtful touch to the living space, creating a cosy atmosphere, perfect for those foggy winter days in the Mountains. The comfort doesn't stop there. The entire house features full insulation and double-glazing throughout, as well as the Fujitsu zoned ducted reverse cycle underfloor air-conditioning system to maintain comfortable temperature in every room. The house is also fully electric, offering unbeatable energy efficiency, thanks to the premium Enphase solar + battery system, heat pump hot water system, and even the choice of individual appliances (including Bosch induction cooktop, Westinghouse oven, and an 8-star energy rated fridge). This makes energy bills extremely low in cooler months ($150 last July, even with EV charging), bringing them virtually to zero during summer. The kitchen, four bedrooms, and two bathrooms are all generously proportioned with plenty of built-in storage and delightful design details, like custom joinery, lime-washed timber accent walls, and high-quality materials and finishes. Even the corridor that connects the living area with the rest of the house is more than a transitional space, ready to be customised to your preferences. Think a gallery wall and plenty of space for display cabinets or bookshelves. The master bedroom enjoys a private view of the tiered back garden, planted with well-established, low-maintenance natives, inviting you to step outside and relax among nature. This home is truly a rare find, effortlessly blending style, comfort, and function and offering you eco-conscious living in the heart of the Blue Mountains with absolutely no compromises. Key features: 2019 Greater Sydney Region Design Award winner, built by a local architect with sustainable principles in mind 5m high vaulted ceiling with skylights in the living room Uninterrupted views of Mount Banks from the living area and the front timber deck (recently stained and oiled) Fully insulated, fully double-glazed, designed to maximise passive heating (north aspect + brick interior walls for extra thermal mass) Fully electric (reverse cycle underfloor ducted air-conditioning system in every room, new hot water heat pump, Bosch Series 6 induction cooktop, Westinghouse electric oven, 8-star energy rating fridge) Recently installed premium Enphase 10 kW solar/15 kW battery system with off-grid capabilities (14 years of battery warranty still available, potential to extend the system or install V2G Enphase EV charger) UV-protective film on the window panes in the living and kitchen area Slow-combustion fireplace Underhouse garage with automatic door and security camera, ample space for additional parking in the driveway or on the street Landscaped, established, low-maintenance garden all around the house; flat grass lawn at the top of the backyard perfect for outdoor entertaining Prime location close to the hospital and showground, only a 3-min drive to both Katoomba and Leura shops, less that a 20-min walk to Katoomba train station and the main street Not bushfire prone land