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A self-sufficient eco-home with a ‘green roof’ boasting more than 95 varieties of wildflower and solar panels is on the market for £1.5million.
The Shelter, in Wellington Heath, Herefordshire, is a new contemporary property built over three levels with far-reaching views of the countryside.
Estate agents Savills say the luxury home will appeal to nature lovers and those keen to have energy independence as it is self-sufficient.
The four-bedroom home is on the edge of the village of Wellington Heath and looks out over fruit farms, vineyards and across to the Brecon Beacons.
The property has a number of eco features to make it more efficient including a ‘birds and bees’ green roof and sedum roof systems that provide enhanced thermal efficiency.
The four-bedroom home is on the edge of the village of Wellington Heath and looks out over fruit farms, vineyards and across to the Brecon Beacons
Estate agents Savills say the luxury home will appeal to nature lovers and those keen to have energy independence, as it is self-sufficient
The Shelter, in Wellington Heath, Herefordshire, is a new contemporary property built over three levels with far-reaching views of the countryside
There is also 4.5kW of solar panels and an air source heat pump providing underfloor heating to all levels.
There is underfloor heating throughout and LED lights to save energy, plus a 4-5kw log burner in the contemporary sitting area on the top floor. The green roof is planted with 95 different varieties of wildflower
The property has 2,922 sq ft of accommodation with an internal garage, entrance hall, utility room and wash room on the ground floor, kitchen/dining room.
It also had three bedrooms and three bathrooms on the first floor and an open plan sitting room and master bedroom suite with dressing room and bathroom on the second floor.
Outside there is a large terrace from the kitchen/dining room, which has folding doors out to the space, and two roof terraces on the top floor to make the most of the views.
The property has 4.5kW of solar panels and an air source heat pump providing underfloor heating to all levels
The property has 2,922 sq ft of accommodation with an internal garage, entrance hall, utility room and wash room on the ground floor, kitchen/dining room
There is underfloor heating throughout and LED lights to save energy, plus a 4-5kw log burner in the contemporary sitting area on the top floor
Ben James from Dreambuild, who created the property, said: ‘The design of the building, into the bank, means the ground is a natural insulator for about 50 per cent of the building.
‘We’ve also put a large 7kw solar array of enhanced panels on the roof, they achieve better kilowattage. And for the heating element we have a double air source heat pump, which is also 7kw.
‘For every 2kw you put in, you get three out so the heating is completely self sufficient. And there’s another 3kw still available for your electricity.
‘We have orientated the design of the house to follow the solar path, projecting different angles and put in large panels of glass so you don’t need to use the lighting as much because you have lots of natural light, that makes it pretty much self sufficient.
‘We also used spray foam insulation in all the cavities, floors, walls and roof which makes the house more efficient.
‘The soil for the green roof acts as an another layer of insulation. The house is really warm, we hardly ever need the heating on. The combination of all those design features means you’re not having to use much energy.
‘The green roof is planted with wildflowers – 95 different flower varieties and all native to the UK. We wanted to benefit the ecology and it looks good.’
Phil Bates from Savills added: ‘The Shelter is a striking eco contemporary Herefordshire home designed and built for modern day living.
‘It’s a gamechanger – design and concept-wise, particularly in that area. It stands alone, in all the right ways.’
