Exemplar Green Schemes

In the meantime, unless you are very determined, your best chance of helping the environment is to buy a new property that meets high green living standards. There are a number around the UK, and that figure is growing not least because regulation - through the CSH and building regulations - is ensuring that minimum sustainability standards are met.

Chatham Maritime

Countryside Maritime is developing Ventura Riverside at St. Mary’s Island, Chatham Maritime, Kent which comprises innovative properties that meet an EcoHomes rating of Excellent. Eco features include solar panels on the roof of each house generating up to 60 per cent of the households’ hot water requirements, energy efficient condensing boilers and light fittings, predominately ‘A’ rated appliances and high levels of insulation.

Combining eco-friendliness with an attractive design aesthetic, the development has been created using a contemporary interpretation of traditional materials such as cedar wood, steel and glass, which pay tribute to the area's maritime heritage. Many of the homes will also have balconies or terraces with views over the River Medway. One, two and three bedroom apartments and two, three and four bedroom houses are for sale. Countryside Maritimes’ show homes and sales and marketing suite are open Thursday to Monday from 10:00am - 5:00pm. For further information please telephone: 01634 891 444 or visit the website: www.venturariverside.net.