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STYLISH SUSTAINABLE LIVING Living the green dream. Whether you want your home to produce all the power you need, would like some of your electricity produced by solar panels, or you want a home from which you can cut down on your carbon footprint by easily accessing shops and transport links, these properties each have something to offer. From a self-built and self-sufficient cedar-clad house overlooking the western Solent, to a deceptively spacious country cottage with solar arrays, and finally a cute end of terrace town house right in the centre of cool Cowes.
As befits our circularity themed issue, Rosegarth in Totland has its own self-generating power sources and consequently no annual energy bills. This attractive bespoke cedar-clad three storey home has a ground source heat pump system operating underfloor heating and has two banks of solar panels supplying its electricity needs. Self-built in an elevated position on the fringes of Totland Bay, Rosegarth was constructed in the mid-2000s by the current owners and incorporates bespoke features such as stainedglass windows and an internal lift. It has loads of space and most of the rooms have double aspect views through double glazed hardwood framed windows. The lower ground and ground floor areas are unified by attractive solid wood flooring. There is a large double garage and additional workshop on the lower ground floor and a generous entrance hall. The ground floor space has two large double bedrooms with ensuite facilities, a study with potential to be a fourth bedroom, and a utility room. The first floor has another double bedroom, a separate shower room, and the grand feature open plan living/ dining area and kitchen with vaulted ceiling. The open plan option allows the owners to enjoy far-reaching countryside and sea views, but with the privacy of being higher than the surrounding properties. Outside there is parking for two to three vehicles plus the double garage and there are gardens to both sides and the rear of the property, although the real attraction of Rosegarth is the property itself and its location and outlook from the first floor. Viewings with Spence Willard on 01983 200880
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