Barratt - one step ahead of ‘green’ agenda

Forward thinking developer Barratt Leeds is one step ahead of government plans for a series of ‘eco-villages’ as plots at its ‘super green’ Horizons development are snapped up by the region’s buyers. Launched in March this year, Horizons is a unique and innovative development of 151 properties, designed with an ‘EcoHomes Excellent’ rating, it provides a stylish, sustainable and future-proof community space.

The fabulous homes include the stunning two bed Draco inner town house, priced at just £157,995 and the luxurious and contemporary four bed Lacerta end town house, complete with single detached garage with studio above, an excellent home office from just £297,995. Also featured is the Pegasus two bed coach house with single garage at £157,995 and the Dorado two bed semi detached home at just £162,995.

Built in accordance with the Millennium Community Benchmark Standards, this aesthetically delightful development comprises attractive and diverse properties to suit all needs. Its ‘green features’ make it ideal for home buyers seeking to reduce their environmental impact.

The site has been expertly designed to reduce mains water and home energy usage by 20% and capture 10% more natural daylight to conserve electricity. Other benefits include facilities for the recycling of 50% of home waste and embodied energy use in construction was reduced by 30%.

Horizons, an extension of the existing Allerton Bywater Millennium village, also boasts IT intelligent homes with IT points as standard, and a ‘Home Zone’ – a shared surface between footway and highway, where low speed limits make pedestrian and resident safety the priority.

Sales Negotiator at Horizons, Sarah Hillyard commented: “Horizons exemplifies the Government’s latest plans to make housing more sustainable and environmentally friendly. This is a pioneering development which provides contemporary living in a peaceful, practical community space that can be enjoyed by the whole community.

“Buyers seeking a house of the future should call into our sales office to avoid missing out on this fantastic development.”

For more information, visit Barratthomes.co.uk.