| Property Name | Marchwood, Brill Road, Horton Cum Studley, Oxfordshire |  |
| Property Location | view map | |
| Property Type | 4 bedroom detached house | |
| Price | £500,000 | |
| Status | ARCHIVE | |
| For further information & viewings, contact | Malcolm Crocker tel: 01865 351984 e-mail: malcolmcro@aol.com Web: |
PRICE REDUCTION. This link detached 1968 House has been renovated and extended for 2050 living to show it can be done. If the world tackles climate change, all combustion will be banned by 2030, all energy will be electric and rationed and heat pumps will predominate. The scramble to convert may start soon so providing a ready market for this listed SuperHome.
As the government has promised green electricity by 2030 this renovation concentrates on using this to the best advantage rather than micro-generation.
Features
Ground Source Heating with underfloor distribution
Heat recovery ventilation
Extensive use of LED lighting
Heavy tiles for increased storms
Emergency multi-fuel stove
Rainwater collection
Double E glazing without trickle vents
Situated above the 70 metre line
| Kitchen | 5.7 x 7.3 |
| Lounge | 4.5 x 5.4 |
| Dining | 3.6 x 4.5 |
| Bedroom 1 | 4.5 x 2.9 |
| Bedroom 2 | 3.3 x 2.9 |
| Bedroom 3 | 3.2 x 2.8 |
| Other Rooms | Bedroom 4/Nursery/Office 3.2 x 1.8 |
| Details of Heating | See Further Info* |
| Average annual cost of utilities, electric, gas, oil, etc. | £1,140 in 2010/11 |
| Ground Rent | None |
| Details of any Accreditation or rating, e.g., BRE EcoHomes, SAP, NHER | SuperHome No. 97 |
Simple gardens to front and rear with 13 mile open view to Cornfield Manor
| Parking facilities | Garage Driveway Off-road parking |
| Secure bicycle storage? | Yes |
| Nearest shop/Post Office | 8km |
| Nearest leisure facilities | 6km |
| Nearest train station | 12km |
| Nearest bus-stop to main town/city | 0km |
We asked our architect to renovate an ordinary 1960's house to make it desirable in the 21st century and he has achieved this very well.
The staircase was moved to give 3 of the 4 bedrooms a share of the spectacular view to the rear while the front bedroom enjoys a wooded aspect to farmland.
Our main aim was to take a step towards 2050 living in a way which might be a prototype for many houses of this type. Of course the world may not combine to tackle the problems of climate change, in which case this is just an energy efficient and attractive family house. Our prayer is that the world will tackle the problems and that our grandchildren may not suffer for the pollution we have created.
We have avoided wood burning solutions, solar or wind power as we do not see that these could be applied efficiently to the majority of the housing stock. Power generation is best done by wind offshore and other large national projects. The public task is to use the green electricity to the best advantage.
Ground source heating does this to the best advantage and we have written a book on its construction and efficient use. Turning 1 kw of electricity into 3 to 4 kw of heat looks very important to the future of the planet and we are taking the measurements to show how effective it can be in the home.
As a result of this and the other measures we have taken the Energy Saving Trust SuperHomes project has awarded us SuperHome status. We also expect an income commencing in October 2011 from the government incentive.
You are welcome to visit Marchwood to see for yourself without any obligation, either by appointment or as part of a SuperHome open day.
To learn more about the project please visit http://climatex.org/articles/eco-renovation/case-study-marchwood-eco-house/
*Heating = Ground Source Heat Pump by IVT with performance data. Heat recovery ventilation by Villavent, performance tested 80% recovery
External links:
http://www.superhomes.org.uk/superhomes/oxford-marchwood/
Details last updated: 2012-09-10 12:40:47
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