| Property Name | 4 Great Bow Yard, Bow Street, Langport, Somerset |  |
| Property Location | view map | |
| Property Type | 3 bedroom terraced house | |
| Price | £269,950 | |
| Status | ARCHIVE | |
| For further information & viewings, contact | House Hop tel: 01235 250 789 e-mail: info@HouseHop.co.uk Web: http://www.househop.co.uk |
3 bedroom eco house set in a unique award winning development in the heart of the Somerset levels. Tranquil riverside setting, backing onto open countryside yet only short walk from shops and services.
Passive solar heating,
Triple Glazing,
Super insulation using recycled paper (350mm depth),
Rainwater tanks providing water to flush toilets and run washing machine,
Solar Hot water Heating – topped up by Worcester condensing gas boiler,
Low water use shower and taps fitted,
Constructed from Reclaimed materials including steel and bricks using lime mortar,
timber from sustainable sources and no toxic finishes internally,
Healthy home,
All natural paints on wall -greenpaint/claypaint,
All natural floor furnishings – wool, sisal, clay tiles, marmoleum
Hand built kitchen from FSC wood,
Cedar Cladding
| Kitchen | 2.87m x 2.77m |
| Lounge | 7.57m max x 5.08m |
| Dining | as above |
| Bedroom 1 | 13' 11 |
| Bedroom 2 | 14' 10 |
| Bedroom 3 | 11' 7 |
| Other Rooms | Open plan Lounge/Dining Room Sun room 2.72m x 2.21m Utility area Downstairs cloakroom Bathroom fitted with bath and shower |
| Details of Heating | Passive solar and excellent insulation, but gas radiators to top up if needed, currently with ethical gas provider. |
| Average annual cost of utilities, electric, gas, oil, etc. | Gas £180 Elec £480 |
| Ground Rent | approx £280 pa |
| Details of any Accreditation or rating, e.g., BRE EcoHomes, SAP, NHER | BRE EcoHomes Excellent |
Small South facing private garden with sun deck, leading to large communal garden with river frontage, wood fired pizza oven, canoe storage and gate to footpaths and river walks. Sheds. Washing line and further storage area to the rear.
| Parking facilities | Off-road parking |
| Secure bicycle storage? | Yes |
| Nearest shop/Post Office | 0.5km |
| Nearest leisure facilities | 1.2km |
| Nearest train station | 25km |
| Nearest bus-stop to main town/city | 0.2km |
Excellent cycling, walking and birdwatching in the local area. Langport is a transition town, featuring mostly independent shops and cafes including a health food shop and an organic farm shop within walking distance.
Featured in House Beautiful Magazine – Sept 2007.
What House Gold award – best sustainable development.
Housing Design Awards 2006 - Exhibition of Excellence.
Building for Life 2007 - Gold Standard, plus many more building and architectural awards.
External links:
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-23394276.html
Details last updated: 2013-12-20 11:59:51
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