Open Home: Highfield B

Detached, chalet-style house built ca 1937, extended in 1984 and 2009, ‘A’ rated EPC and a Superhome. Solar PV panels, battery storage, solar thermal water heating, modern condensing gas boiler with Nest thermostats, well- and rainwater reuse (toilet flushing and washing machines), sun-tunnel interior lighting and passive stack ventilation in bathrooms and kitchen. 

On show

Solar panels: PV & hot water. Battery storage. Low energy household

Extensive additions to insulation. ‘A’ rated EPC. Sun-tunnel interior lighting and passive stack ventilation

Well and rainwater reuse for toilets and washing machines

Water header tank
rainwater harvesting

Other info

AccessibilityThe ground floor is, by design, wheelchair compatible. The upper floor is only accessible via
stairs (but rails/handles are present).
TravelPublic transport: any Unilink bus to Highfield Interchange (6min walk) or U1/U9 bus to Jubilee Sports Hall (3min walk )