Lower bills at rare eco-friendly Ilminster bungalow
The Taunton branch of Gibbins Richards is thrilled to offer for sale a near-unique, split-level detached bungalow with 4/5 bedrooms and the best possible Energy Performance rating in a lovely semi-rural location in the small village of Ashill, around seven miles south of Taunton and three miles north-west of Ilminster, in picturesque South Somerset.
The Burrows sits in the centre of its plot with two-tiered gardens including lawns and a planted area, a large storage shed, summerhouse and ample parking as well as a double garage.
Set over three floors separated by half staircases and with large windows letting in plenty of natural light, the bungalow is accessed on the upper floor level from the driveway. On this level is the entrance hall, a study/fifth bedroom, spacious living room, bedroom and a shower room. Being slightly elevated, the rooms on this upper floor all enjoy fabulous views over the neighbouring countryside. Down a half flight of stairs is a large kitchen/dining room and conservatory, and down another half staircase, on the lower level, are three more bedrooms along with a bathroom and a utility room.
Much improved by the current owners, the bungalow has been awarded an incredible energy score of 102 and issued with an extremely rare ‘A’ rated Energy Performance Certificate. The latest available .gov data reveals that only 0.55% of all new and existing dwellings in England and Wales were assessed to have this top energy efficiency rating.
With its comprehensive energy system including solar panels and an air source heat pump along with underfloor heating, a Tesla storage battery and a car charging point, the primary energy use at The Burrows is actually a negative value, as is its environmental impact. With its feed-in tariff, this all culminates to achieve financial benefits for the owners. The property is also in receipt of quarterly payments from the Government’s Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.
Nick Girone-Maddocks, director of Gibbins Richards, said: “The Burrows is indeed a very special property. The location, the space and the split-level give it plenty of appeal, but the real point of difference is the ultra-rare ‘A’ rated EPC, placing it within the top 1% of low-cost, low-emission, highly energy-efficient properties in the country. With the rising energy costs and increasing action being taken to protect the environment, The Burrows makes a compelling argument for itself, to a whole range of buyers. The current owner runs his car from the property, and he still makes money from his feed-in tariff. It’s the future!”
For further information or to make an appointment to view The Burrows, pop into Gibbins Richards in Taunton, Wellington or Bridgwater, or call the Taunton office on 01823 332828. To browse property for sale across the South West, visit www.gibbinsrichards.co.uk or www.theexpertsinproperty.co.uk.
Address: The Burrows, Windmill Hill, Ashill, Ilminster, TA19 9NT
Guide price: £525,000
Agent: Gibbins Richards, Taunton, 01823 332828
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About Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs):
The purpose of the Energy Performance Certificate is to summarise the energy efficiency of a home and includes tips on the most cost-effective ways that it can be improved, as well as giving an indication of the current and potential energy usage and therefore the cost of bills and the possible savings that could be made.
