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Trailblazing container house in Titirangi listed for first time
Brenda Kelly of IQ Container Homes is selling her 8 Homestar container home in Titirangi.
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A pioneering container home in Titirangi, built by IQ Container Homes, is now for sale. This was the first container house to achieve an 8 Homestar rating for its exceptional sustainability and energy efficiency.
Key features include a 2Kw solar system, rainwater harvesting, and a unique vermiculture waste system. The clever 45m² design incorporates two bedrooms with adaptable furniture and smart storage, allowing it to sleep up to seven people. This Healthy Homes compliant property has a proven rental history.
The two containers are positioned at right angles - the smaller one, which also opens out to the deck, accommodates an office. It can also be a second bedroom.
Solar panels on the roof of both containers power the house and feed excess energy into the national grid. There are minimal windows on this side of the house to conserve heat and ensure privacy.
The 40ft container accommodates the main living space. Beyond is the bathroom and main bedroom. The sofa can become a double bed.
Every square inch of space is maximised, but without creating a cluttered feel.
Ply panels add interest to the first bedroom within the large container.
This is the office or second bedroom. The sofa is part of a piece of furniture that folds down from the wall to create a double bed.
The desk also folds away to reveal a single bed.
The laundry is within the bathroom. Water for both the washing machine and toilet is harvested rainwater.
Native bush views and a glimpse of the sea enhance the sense of retreat.
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