Low-carbon homes at The Haw Wood. Their eco-credentials mean these new family homes are selling fast

Bristol housebuilder Autograph Homes has opened the show-home for its low-carbon development The Haw Wood on the edge of north Bristol.

Featuring ultra-efficient, net zero technologies, new homes at The Haw Wood, have already had an impact with buyers, with 75% being sold off plan.

With Autograph’s aim of being greener because it’s the right thing to do, the award-winning house builder is determined to stay competitive in the market with the family homes starting from £480,000. Shared ownership homes with the same high eco-credentials are also being built at the development and will be launched later this year.

Simon Taylor, managing director Autograph Homes says,

“We’re delighted to have opened the show home, and be able to demonstrate to buyers exactly how they can reduce their energy usage with the technologies we’ve installed. The reaction from potential buyers has been so positive, they really appreciate the opportunity to choose a home that not only looks good, is built to exacting standards, but is importantly kind to the environment.

“These are homes built for the future. We know that the energy crisis has forced a rethink amongst many buyers, and they are bringing low carbon energy to the top of their buying requirements. What we’re able to do at The Haw Wood means potential net zero energy costs and net zero carbon emissions.

“With these homes we have gone above and beyond building regulations requirements for insulation and airtightness; we have incorporated timber frames with significant PV panels, air source heat pumps and underfloor heating. The homes are fitted with electric car chargers, smart heating controls and wired for optional battery storage.”

The Haw Wood is a ground-breaking, eco-friendly community of 22, 3 & 4 bedroom luxury family homes, and a further 8 shared ownership homes, all SAP A rated for energy use and environmental impact.

Features include:

• High output PV panels

• Air-to water air source heat pump, powering ground floor zoned underfloor heating, first floor flat panel radiators and hot water.

• Optional home battery.

• Low energy LED lighting.

• Oversize, thermally insulated windows for more natural daylight, reducing reliance on artificial lights and helping warm the house through solar gain.

• Designed with an effective thermal envelope, bringing together high standards of insulation, airtightness, and a precision built timber frame (FSC accredited timber) to minimise heat loss. Homes are made more durable, minimising dampness caused by moisture-laden air leading in and condensing.

• Efficient water fixtures, such as aerators on taps and showers, will help reduce average household water use by up to 25% a year.

• Heatmiser app based remote smart heating controls.

• Electric car charging.

In addition at The Haw Wood there will be a community allotment area, and habitats for wildlife and an extensive native planting programme with trees, shrubs and plants to encourage pollinator species.

Award winning

Autograph builds homes that are distinct and full of character. Homes created with imagination and intelligence, as individual as those who live in them. Properties that echo their location and environment, with striking architectural features and high quality finishes, inside and out. Autograph Homes was Highly Commended in the 2022 Housebuilder Awards in the Best Sustainability Initiative category, and is proud to be a finalist in the 2023 awards too.

Autograph Homes is an independent homebuilder with an established regional heritage, creating exciting new developments and beautiful family homes across the South West.

The Haw Wood, Bristol, BS10 7TB for an appointment to view call: 07469 277641 thehawwood@autograph-homes.co.uk or visit: www. thehawwood.co.uk

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