Brunswick Square boasts energy efficient homes
Solar power installations have surged in the UK over the past two years, driven by incentives and falling costs, according to Carbon Brief. Meanwhile the Energy Saving Trust estimates that the use of solar energy can reduce family’s energy bills by £65 a year. At Brunswick Square in Orpington, Kent by Berkeley, solar panels actively reduce service charge costs for residents.
This exciting new development comprising one and two bedroom apartments, also uses Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engines, which produces both heat and electricity for the apartments at a low-carbon level. Some of the homes also offer smart meters, while the electric car charging points in selected car park spaces, ensure maximum sustainability and lower costs for residents.
Karrina Oki, Sales & Marketing Director of Berkeley Homes, comments: “Being energy efficient is now a key part of modern living. The solar panels integrated into the development increases sustainability and provides renewable energy. The smart meters also make for more accurate electricity readings, ensuring residents have greater control over their energy consumption. The energy efficient measures incorporated in Brunswick Square are a great example of how Berkeley utilises modern technology to stay ‘green’ while offering the best service for residents.”
Brunswick Square is situated in the heart of Orpington, providing a centrepiece for the regeneration of the town. The homes boast a superb specification, exceeding the needs of modern living. The individually designed kitchens by Leicht offer soft close, handle less doors, a full range of integrated Bosch appliances and LED feature lighting. The master bedroom in the majority of apartments offers built-in wardrobes and en-suite shower room, while in larger apartments, the master bedroom has access to the family bathroom. The en-suites and bathrooms are finished with designer contemporary white sanitaryware and brushed chrome fittings.
The spacious open-plan living rooms grant access to stunning private balconies and terraces through full-height French doors. These private exterior spaces are an ideal spot for residents to soak up the sun themselves, while the winter gardens, also offered with some apartments, provide a quiet retreat for ‘green figured’ guests. Private cycle storage is also located on site, offering residents the opportunity to be as ‘green’ as the development.
Brunswick Square is located in an ideal location for leisure and dining facilities. The ongoing regeneration has left the town so far with a 24hr Pure Gym, unique seven-screen Odeon cinema and Bella Italia, conveniently located on the developments doorstep. For more extensive retail and leisure options, Bluewater shopping centre is also only 20 minutes’ drive away.
Orpington also benefits from convenient transport connections, situated within London’s Travel Zone Six, allowing residents to use Oyster Card to travel into and around the capital. Orpington railway station provides commuters with a 20 minute journey into London Bridge, as well as a fast services into Charing Cross, Cannon Street and Victoria. Two trains will also be added to Orpington’s peak services from August 2016, increasing trains into London to up to nine times an hour . The area is also served by a comprehensive bus service, and there is easy access to London’s M25 orbital motorway.
Prices start from £325,000 for a one bedroom apartment and £410,000 for a two bedroom apartment. For further information on Brunswick Square, visit berkeleygroup.co.uk/new-homes/london/orpington/brunswick-square.
