Sustainable living in Coxheath

Friday 5th June is World Environment Day* and communities in the UK are being encouraged to change their attitudes towards the environment and the way they currently live. House hunters in Kent who are currently looking to reduce their carbon footprint might consider a home at the sustainable development Avante by Crest Nicholson in the attractive village of Coxheath.

Avante is an innovative collection of new contemporary one and two bedroom apartments and two, three and four bedroom houses at the heart of Kent. Designed as part of a sustainable community, the stylish properties have been designed to reduce the consumption of energy and water as well as provide attractive and affordable homes.

Annette Cole, Sales and Marketing Director for Crest Nicholson (Eastern) Ltd. comments: “Avante is an innovative new development which is helping to lead the way for the future of sustainable communities. Not only does it provide environmentally considerate properties but the homes are attractive and offer homebuyers an enviable lifestyle. Furthermore due to the energy efficient nature of the properties, homeowners can keep their bills to a minimum which, in the current financial climate, is a real advantage.”

The eco-design features at Avante have been carefully considered; firstly, all homes at the development have been rated ‘Very Good’ or ‘Excellent’ by the EcoHomes independent system rating for domestic properties. Homes feature a whole-house ventilation system with heat recovery which provides a constant background flow of fresh tempered air to the home and extracts condensation - the result is lower humidity, a healthier living environment and lower energy bills.

Glazing within the properties is minimised in the bedrooms to reduce heat loss and is maximised in the living areas to let light flood in. Generous amounts of daylight has been achieved in all properties and is delivered to the heart of the home by a central lantern roof light (a kind of atrium). This unique feature also provides natural ventilation and improves solar gain without compromising security. Lastly, low energy lighting has been incorporated in to areas of the property that will endure high usage reducing electricity consumption.

Situated in Coxheath, a small village approximately four miles south of Maidstone, residents at Avante are joining a long-established community that boasts shops and pubs, healthcare facilities, a church and library. The surroundings are extremely rural, and residents benefit from views of the North Downs, hedgerows and orchards.

As with all Crest Nicholson homes, properties at Avante have been finished to an excellent standard and include a fully fitted kitchen with a full range of Bosch stainless steel integrated appliances. Bathrooms feature elegant white Roca sanitaryware and are complete with stylish Hansgrohe chrome fittings.

For further information about Avante, visit Crestnicholson.com. Open market prices for a home at Avante start from £145,000 for a one bedroom apartment.