Property Details

Summary of Property

A truly unique opportunity to purchase one of the healthiest, lowest energy 17th century homes in the UK. An expertly restored stone-built detached residence, located in a peaceful village setting. .

Environmentally Friendly Features

This exceptional property has been meticulously retrofitted to the rigorous PassivHaus EnerPHit standard by a certified Retrofit Coordinator, blending historic charm with cutting-edge modern sustainability.

Every element of the restoration has been designed with precision and care, ensuring lasting comfort, remarkable efficiency, and wellbeing for its occupants.

Adopting a fabric-first health-focused approach, the retrofit prioritises insulation and air tightness over renewables, achieving outstanding thermal performance. Thermal bridges have been eliminated, resulting in a consistently warm, quiet, and comfortable home throughout the year- all while preserving its beautiful 17th-century character and craftsmanship.

This is a rare chance to own a piece of history that truly meets the standards of the future.

Green features:
MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery) System - 96% heat recovery.
Very high levels of insulation and air tightness.
Triple glazing throughout with Class 4 air tightness windows and external doors.

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Dimensions of Rooms (m)

Details of Garden or Outside Space

Slate driveway, gravelled areas, paved patio, lawns, mature shrubs, fabulous views.

Transport & Local Amenities

Further Information

CONSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE

Energy Efficiency: 98% of thermal bypass removed at reveals and junctions. Three rooms require no heating due to high efficiency 

Insulation & Materials:
Minimal use of petrochemical insulants
Cork-insulated plaster walls
Clay paint over lime finishes
Triple-glazed windows

Heating & Ventilation:
Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor
Whole-house MVHR (96% heat recovery) — prevents mould and condensation
Room sealed feature log burner with insulated pumice flue

Health & Environmental Design
Low EMFs
Low use of petroleum chemical insulants
Radial wiring
Low formaldehyde materials
No carcinogenic fire retardants on exposed joists and oak beams
Water and energy-saving hot water taps throughout
Blended hot water outside dog washing tap 
"House for life" design — long-term sustainability and comfort

Features & Finishes
Feature stone, brick and plaster walls
Porcelain plank flooring (ground floor)
Oak porch
24 data points throughout
Occupancy sensors in walkways and entrances
Wave flushing toilets
Ducting in place for electric gates and EV car charging

Accessibility & Adaptability 
Wheelchair-friendly ground floor
Pantry/utility space suitable for conversion into a wet room

A rare opportunity to own a 17th-century stone-built detached home that blends historic character with modern energy efficiency. Originally built in the 1600s and extended in 1874, this unique property has been expertly retrofitted to PassivHaus EnerPHit standards with meticulous attention to detail, making it one of the most energy-efficient period homes in the UK.

Set in a peaceful village with beautiful countryside views, the home offers around 1,609 sq ft of light-filled living space. A fabric-first retrofit led by a certified Retrofit Coordinator has optimised insulation and airtightness, creating a comfortable, low-energy home that performs exceptionally all year round.

The interior features two welcoming reception rooms and an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area opening onto a west-facing garden. Porcelain flooring with underfloor heating, exposed stone, and timber details combine heritage charm with modern practicality. Upstairs are three double bedrooms, with options for two en-suites and an additional ground-floor bedroom or study.

Eco features include a whole-house MVHR system, room-sealed log burner, low-EMFs, low-formaldehyde materials, and future-ready infrastructure for EV charging.

The ground floor is wheelchair accessible, and the pantry can be converted into a wet room.

Outside, the large garden offers a peaceful setting for outdoor living, relaxation, and entertaining, with ample parking for several vehicles.

This exceptional home demonstrates how historic beauty and sustainable design can exist in perfect harmony.

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