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This detached eco house famously built by Tommy Walsh is the most energy efficient house in the fens. The property has an innovative contemporary design and has many unusual features such as an air source pump heat pump system, water harvester system, upgraded double glazed windows and solar panels. Please note viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the energy efficiency saving on offer and the accommodation.
Sustainable timber frame construction - FSC timber (Forest Stewardship Council runs a global forest certification scheme which ensures that timber produced in 'certified forests can be traced from the forest of origin to the end use)Windows are made of argon filled solar glass units, then glazed with Guardian energy efficient glass.Air source heat pump operates in the same way as a fridge or air conditioning unit - only in reverse.Coolant is pressurised and when the pressure is released, heat is given off. This heat is used to heat water via a flow and return pipe, which is stored in a pressure vessel in the loft space.
The water harvester system is sunken into the garden, the rainwater is collected from the downpipes and guttering and then used for the dishwasher, washing machine and WC. The benefit of this is a reduction in the usage of mains water from the mains water supplier.All light fittings are energy efficient.The roof is welsh slateAll outside timber is indigenous, which does not require treatment.The solar panel system generates electric from the natural sunlight and actually puts credit back into the national grid via a credit meter.
Dimensions of Rooms (m)
| Details of Garden or Outside SpaceFront gardens are walled with the unique harvester drill statue, additional gardens laid to granite for low maintenance.Rear Gardens Fully enclosed, laid to grass, with raised timber borders, brick surround for low maintenance. |
| Details of Heating | Underfloor heating. |
| Average annual cost of utilities, electric, gas, oil, etc. | tbc |
| Ground Rent | tbc |
| Details of any Accreditation or rating, e.g., BRE EcoHomes, SAP, NHER | SAP rating of 92% |
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| Secure bicycle storage? | No |
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