Croudace Homes has launched its first low-carbon homes collection at its Hermitage Park development in Aylesford, Kent.
The Green Collection comprises 32 sustainable two, three and four-bedroom homes which aim to exceed the requirements of the Future Homes Standard. The homes are targeting a reduction in energy use and CO2 emissions of over 85% and aim to achieve an EPC rating of A, saving buyers around 70% on household running costs.
Designed with a fabric-first approach, homes include an off-site pre-insulated timber panel system, targeting a standard air permeability reduction of 50% and increased insultation levels combined with triple glazing, the use of PV-Slates paired with natural slates and eco bricks. Other energy-efficient features include heat batteries, air source heat pumps, underfloor heating, wastewater heat recovery, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and PV paired with battery storage.
Simon Halfhide, sales and marketing director at Croudace South Thames, commented: “At a time when we are racing towards achieving net zero targets and the government is actively promoting a greener agenda, particularly within the housing industry, we are absolutely thrilled to be launching our very first homes for sale as part of The Green Collection. Buyers today are not only far more environmentally conscious than they were five or 10 years ago, but they are all too familiar with the impact of rising energy bills, and how severely this can eat into household budgets.”
“Being sustainable doesn’t mean we need to lose our traditional high-quality design ethos and character, so buyers can be reassured that The Green Collection externally will still mirror our classic design. With predicted savings of around 70% in running costs, we are confident that buyers of The Green Collection will reap the benefits of a more sustainably built home. We look forward to welcoming future residents to our sales launch event this weekend, which is already proving popular.”
The wider Hermitage Park development ranges from two- to five-bedroom homes and has been built with local ecology in mind, featuring bird and bat boxes, bee bricks and hedgehog highways, aligning with Croudace’s Homes for Nature commitment to ensure that local wildlife can thrive in the area. The scheme features a central green and also comprises ancient woodland, communal open spaces, a community orchard, ponds and play areas.
