Part of our final phase at Thorpe Park, the homes all feature air source heat pumps as standard to provide heating and hot water, as well as underfloor heating to the ground floor in detached designs, reducing homeowners’ energy use.
The Eco Electric properties also offer high levels of insulation, energy efficient windows and doors and a host of options and extras, including energy efficient appliances and smart home technology, all of which can make homes more sustainable.
The final 48 properties were launched at The Avenue at Thorpe Park in October last year, and offer a range of two, three and four-bedroom designs from our award winning arts and crafts inspired Heritage Collection.
“Not only do our designs feature traditional Arts and Crafts inspired architecture and a high interior specification, but their energy efficiency ratings will also be among the best on the new build market,” said Steve Jackson, sales director for our Yorkshire division.
“The Avenue boasts a good selection of homes, in a perfect location for those who want amenities and green space on their doorstep and be within easy reach of the city centre. Residents will also be a short walk away from the Thorpe Park retail, leisure and employment hub, as well as the eagerly anticipated new Thorpe Park Railway Station, which is due to open in 2025.”
Resident Tom Holdsworth, who recently moved into an Eco Electric home at our Kinglsey Manor development in Harrogate, is already reaping the benefits of a constantly warm house and a reduction in energy bills.
“The house stays at a steady temperature wherever you are in it and even with minus temperatures outside, I think we’re paying around £6 a day for heating, hot water and cooking – plus me working from home,” said Tom.
“It’s less than we were paying before and that was a new home from a different developer; once the weather gets milder, I think that will go down to only £2 a day for energy!”
Thorpe Park has already transformed a huge area to the east of the city and the properties have proved perfect for commuters, being located close to junction 46 of the M1.
The wider Thorpe Park development boasts a business park, shopping, and leisure facilities – including a luxury hotel and state of the art cinema – plus 140 acres of public parks and vibrant, open green spaces, and part of the East Leeds Orbital Road.
Thorpe Park has three view homes open – The Marlow, The Oxford and The Harrogate – for homebuyers to visit, which display our high specification, including completed kitchens and bathrooms.
As part of the planning agreement for Thorpe Park, we also contributed £50,000 to support local wildlife and £32,000 towards local buses, a car club, Metro travel cards for residents and a travel plan to encourage sustainable travel.
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