34 Best properties
THE WEEK 9 April 2022Exciting eco properties
London: Ullswater Close, Putney Heath SW15. A contemporary glass-fronted Huf Haus set within sheltered
grounds which include a Zen garden. The property enjoys state-of-the-art energy efficiency construction features,
including underfloor heating throughout. Main suite with balcony, 5 further beds (1 en suite), 2 shower rooms,
cloakroom, 3 receps, open-plan kitchen/dining room, gym, garage, garden. £4m; Knight Frank (020-3925 1340).▲Inverness: Silver
Birch Lodge, Mains
of Croy. A holiday
ecolodge set in
secluded woodland to
the east of Inverness.
The timber lodge has
natural oak and stone
flooring throughout
and underfloor
heating. The outdoor
wood-fired hot tub
enjoys views of
the surrounding
countryside. Main
suite with balcony,
1 further bed, family
bath, dining/sitting
room, decking,
garden. OIEO
£275,000; Strutt
& Parker (01463-
723593).Norfolk: Beech
House, Octagon
Park, Little
Plumstead. Built to
the highest standards
of sustainable,
insulated, energy-
saving construction,
this substantial
property produces
more electricity than
it can ever use –
reducing its carbon
footprint and energy
bills to near zero. Set
in 20 acres of
parkland. Main suite,
4 further beds and 4
baths (2 en suite),
recep, kitchen/dining
room, garage annexe.
£2.5m; Brown & Co
(01603-629871).London: Upwood
Road, Lee, SE12. This
striking detached
house sits on a quiet
residential street on
the edge of the Lee
Manor Conservation
Area. Designed by
Suzanne Brewer with
energy efficiency in
mind, the roof has
solar panels and there
are double-glazed
windows throughout.
A cantilevered
staircase connects
the 2,000sq ft living
space across three
storeys. Main suite,
3 further beds, family
bath, kitchen, recep,
garden. £1.3m; The
Modern House (020-
3795 5920).▲▲ ▲