Take 5: Eco Friendly Homes
With living sustainably front of mind for many of us, and homes increasingly becoming reflections of our values, it’s no surprise that eco-friendly living is taking root in how we build and design.
Today, eco living doesn’t mean compromise. With thoughtful design there’s little reason why sustainability and style can’t go hand in hand. Whether you're rethinking how you live or dreaming of a greener future in a new home, here are five homes for sale with undeniably impressive eco features.
5 Laughton Lodge
Lewes, East Sussex
Behind its timber clad facade, this Scandinavian lodge in Laughton offers more than meets the eye. Partially off-grid, its infrastructure is designed with sustainability in mind; water is supplied from a borehole, heating is generated via a wood-chip powered district system, and a 85kw community-owned solar array generates much of the electricity. The current owners have calculated that this eco-friendly approach reduces average bills by an impressive 40-50 %.
Sharps Farm
Taunton, Somerset
With a wind turbine, solar panels, and a biofuel heating system, Sharps Farm is not just an energy-efficient property, but a striking – and architecturally interesting – country home. Set in 119 acres of grounds, there’s a heated pool, spa facilities, and substantial outbuildings. This is a property not to be missed.
Eyeworth Lodge
Lyndhurst, Hampshire
This stylish country house, nestled on the edge of the New Forest National Park, is full of charm and period features, as well as having fantastic eco credentials. Following extensive works by the current owners, the home now has a ground source heat pump and solar panels.
Alongside impressive equestrian facilities, wine collectors will appreciate the home’s wine cellar which comes with a professional wine lift and climate control for optimal storage.
Milton Lodge
Exeter, Devon
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the exceptional views across the River Exe are Milton Lodge’s most notable feature. In fact, the home has such outstanding eco credentials that it has the ‘perfect’ EPC rating of 100. With everything from air source heat pump and triple glazing, to solar panels and advanced ventilation; this is low-carbon living at its finest.
Knights Green
Loxwood , West Sussex
Set amongst rolling hills and ancient woodland, Knights Green combines thoughtful architecture and refined interiors with a commitment to sustainability. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, each home promises a high EPC rating - helping to keep your energy costs down. Despite its countryside feel, the development is well connected: Billingshurst station is just a 12-minute drive, with direct routes to Gatwick in under 40 minutes and London in just over an hour.