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The language of home buying

The sustainable code

As mentioned on our welcome page high quality homes are our goal for you.

So what are some of the extras you are getting as standard:


A high quality of design & build
Each house type has been designed for living, with room arrangements that function properly, kitchens in which you want to cook and converse, living space in which you feel completely at home. The spaces we have created are for you, to manipulate and dress our aim, to give you the perfect start.
We are sure the time and effort that our design and build team have applied will result in a development that reflects the times we live in, and remains pleasing to the eye. We understand that the proportions and specification will be an important part of your first impression, but beyond the choice of sanitary ware and kitchen units, that are often used as selling points we offer you more:

Security & Peace of mind
We have consulted with the police architectural liaison officer with regards the layout of the site, ensuring natural surveillance of the development that will deter those with a criminal intent. We have chosen security proven windows and door sets , mains operated smoke detectors and an integral alarm system should all help you sleep well at night.

Sustainable Homes Design Principles are included as standard
30% more energy efficient than standard dwellings (energy use for heating Lighting and hot water).Using best practice ,the latest materials and common sense to optimise the thermal shell of our homes, and carefully select products to reduce energy consumption, and your future bills. We have investigated many potential solutions and suppliers. A couple of examples are:
www.iceenergy.co.uk have been chosen to provide the latest technology in air to water heat pumps combined with underfloor heating to both ground and first floors eliminating the need for radiators (click here for info about this).

www.cellecta.co.uk produce an alternative to traditional ground  floor construction that makes our ground floor design one of the best insulated to keep heat locked inside. Combined with high levels of wall and roof insulation.

External Water Use/Reduced mains water usage and surface water runoff.
Rain water harvesting allows for the use of filtered rainwater by washing machines and toilets-reducing your water consumption. We have Chosen fittings that also reduce water consumption (Click here for info on this).

Energy Efficient Lighting
Both internally and externally.

Composting Facilities for each dwelling.
Cutting down on the amount of waste we produce isn't that difficult when you have the tools for the job. We understand how little free time people have ,but we also want to provide a good example to the next generation with your help.
Secure Drying Space
Providing a 6m+ washing line facility to help reduce need to use a tumble dryer.

We encourage the use of Energy Efficient White Goods (EU Labelled) to complete the low energy solution we are providing.

Secure Cycle Storage
To help you keep fit and reduce the need for short car journeys we have made this option a little more tempting and convenient.

Home Office/Study space and services provision
Children and Adults need a space to work so our design considerations include this important consideration.

Material Selection to lessen environmental impact
We are using clay bricks and tiles (rather than concrete) , timber stud internal walls rather than steel, mineral wool insulation rather than non natural products. Sometimes there are other factors to consider such as maintenance and value for money that sway our decision processing of our choice of PVCu Windows.

Non-Recyclable Waste Storage
Providing adequate internal and external space.

Health and Well being
Good Levels of day lighting in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms and studies improve well being and reduce the need for energy to light the home.

Private Outdoor Garden Spaces
To help improve your quality of life. Our aim has been to provide a living environment for families to enjoy a balance of privacy and community space, enabling rewarding relationships with your neighbours.

Ecology
Our site benefits from the mature hedges at the front and rear of the site ,and we have included additional planting to help create a welcoming environment for people and nature.