GREEN HOMES
HEALTHY HOMES Weston Homes has developed its apartments to incorporate some or all of the features saving energy, water and bills.
BARKING Abbey Quay
From £330,000 (open market sale) or from £338,400 (Discount Market Sale – price includes 20% saving)
Weston Homes pride itself on building budget-conscious and sustainable homes. At Abbey Quay, it combines the best of traditional construction methods with newer technologies to ensure its homes meet the highest level of energy ef ciency. At all points in the production process, Weston Homes looks at reducing heat loss, energy use and, in turn, carbon emissions. This means better levels of insulation and homes that are cheaper to maintain and run. So as well as being better for your pocket, it is better for the planet too. On offer are one, two and three bedroom apartments through shared ownership and one and two bedroom apartments at full market value, plus there are a few three bedroom apartments left for Discount Market Sale. The River Roding ows past the west side of the development and Abbey Quay, with its tree-lined avenues, combines modern living with on-site shops, cafes and restaurants. The Resident’s Hub is home to a concierge and it provides a great space to meet for a coffee or plug your laptop in and work, or just meet friends and socialise with neighbours. It is available for both residents and members of the wider community. The homes feature open-plan living areas, designer kitchens complete with integrated appliances and luxurious bathrooms, and all apartments have their own private balcony or terrace. Barking station is a 10-minute walk away, from where you can reach Canary Wharf or the City in less than 20 minutes.
OXFORDSHIRE Hook Norton
Greencore has launched 12 climate-positive homes in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire. Greencore manufactures closed-timber frame panels, which are insulated with natural materials and are built into a timber frame superstructure that locks up more carbon than it emits. Homes are also highly energy ef cient and powered by electricity rather than gas, utilising renewable energy sources for every home and supplying 100% of the energy required in use. The homes comprise two one bedroom houses, four two bedroom apartments and two three bedroom houses for affordable rent, plus four two bedroom apartments for shared ownership. The development bene ts from a smart grid installed by SNRG with solar PV, a 100KWh battery and EV car chargers. The solar PV on the roofs of the homes, community centre, and the nearby sports club is fed into a smart grid on site. Any excess electricity that is generated is stored in the battery. The scheme will have low carbon travel through an electric car club, with EV charging points provided.
weston-homes.com/abbey-quay
greencorehomes.co.uk/project/hook-norton
*Based on a 25% share with a full market value of £290,000
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