Location: Shotton, Co Durham, North East
Contract Value: £5.1m
Contract Period: 2010-2011
7 of these homes are situated on Moore Terrace in a development of 33 units and 9 are situated on King Street, a total development of 29 units, 16 of which are available under ‘HomeBuy’ Shared Ownership
All the properties are brand new, warm, spacious and energy efficient. Each property has, central heating, an A rated combi boiler and double glazing as well as benefitting from photovoltaic roof panels that use the suns energy to generate free electricity. Kitchens are fitted with an oven, hob and extractor fan. Fixtures and fittings are a high specification. Downstairs WCs are provided in all properties. Garden spaces include a patio or decking area, a shed, water butt and compost bin. High standard security and safety features are included and there is courtyard car parking in view of the properties.
Sustainable Homes
The homes for sale at Shotton Colliery score Code for Sustainable Homes level 4 which means that they are both better for the environment and cheaper to run for the home owner. Some of the sustainability features of these homes include:
High levels of insulation for warmer homes.
• High levels of natural daylight in the homes.
• Solar energy is collected in photovoltaic panels on the roof of each home to generate free electricity.
• Recycling and composting facilities.
• Energy efficient lighting.
Finishes and Fittings:
• Howdens Burford Cream kitchen units / Iroko Block solid surface kitchen worktops.
• 1.5 litre bowl stainless steel inset sink / Brushed steel electrical sockets in the kitchen / Stainless steel D handles on all kitchen cupboards and doors.
• A rated combi boiler / Downstairs WCs / High quality tiling in wet areas.
• Smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detector alarms.
• Turfed and paved gardens with sheds, a water butt and compost bin.
• Courtyard parking.
• To help owners get the most out of their home each home has an easy to follow Home User Guide that explains all appliances and features.
