Intelligent Homes Low Energy, Low Carbon Living

Intelligent Homes Low Energy, Low Carbon Living

The features of our low energy homes at a glance... Energy from shower is captured and re-used for heating water Enhanced acoustic insulation to reduce noise levels to external walls. High density loft insulation designed to retain heat and make your home warm and cosy Super efficient hot water cylinder, fully insulated to save you even more hy low energy homes are better... ith fuel costs rising and weather fluctuating, most homeowners want the flexibility of comfortable living without the burden of high energy bills. Highly insulated external walls with twice as much insulation as a standard home Smoke alarms and electrical safety features keep you safe Simple to use display panel that show you just how much energy you are using Energy saving lights that save you even more Ever increasing changes in climate, pollution, energy waste and carbon emissions make eco friendly living seem attractive but how do you achieve that in a manner that doesn t impact on your daily life? Let us introduce you to the perfect solution to low energy, low carbon living that saves you money and reduces your energy consumption. The Melton (plot 325) and The Laurieston (plot 326) at Leathan Fields are our two new super energy efficient homes, paving the way for the homes of the future - traditionally built timber frame with all the technological advancement to provide a warm, cosy home to enjoy with the added benefits of very low running costs. Background ventilation to eliminate smells and odours in kitchens and bathrooms External lighting adds to your convenience and safety Boiler controls that recognise changes in weather, saving you more on heating bills Two heating zones so you can choose the heating level that suits you in each zone Each home is built to our exacting standards and has a host of additional energy saving features to keep you cosy and save you s. Highly insulated doors for added warmth Safe and secure windows and doors New generation radiators - smaller in size with individual controls and all the warmth you need Triple glazed windows to reduce heat loss Super insulated ground floors, making your home cosy and warm

Key features and benefits Our low energy, low carbon homes benefit from a host of extra features all designed to make your home cosy, comfortable and environmentally friendly. Best of all, you ll notice a difference in your pocket with lower energy bills than you could have imagined. Energy saving features saving you s Your new home has been designed and built to reduce energy bills through a highly insulated structure and a range of energy saving features. Keeping you warm and cosy Three times more insulation than a second hand home designed to retain heat and make your home, warm and cosy Triple glazed windows to avoid heat loss Super insulated doors for added warmth arm or cool - She can be warm and cosy and he can be cool and relaxed Each home has controlled heating zones and your chosen comfort levels are maintained through simple background ventilation. The heating zones allow you to choose your heating level and regulate each room, offering you complete control. She can be warm and cosy and he can be cool and relaxed. Saving heat through water You wont even waste energy in the shower as the heat energy from your shower water is recovered and then reused to keep your gas bills low. You won t waste heat around the home either as incoming pipe work and cylinder is super insulated to save you money. A healthy happy home Enjoy the extra acoustic insulation to reduce noise levels from outside. The high levels of insulation along with triple glazed windows and doors will also make your home a quieter home. Cooking smells? Not in your new home. ith background ventilation in place, humid, damp and stale air is extracted and replaced with fresh air perfect in bathrooms, kitchens and your en suite. Safe and secure Fire safety standards include built-in smoke alarms, electrical safety features and escape routes so you ll always feel safe and secure. External lighting and front door thresholds, have been designed to ensure safety and access are considered, for all the family. Easy to use and maintain Your new home has been designed to ensure an easy to use and low maintenance solution. hen you move in, you ll receive a simple to use log book that is your Quick Start Guide to your new home. It includes simple tips and shows you where in your home, you can find access points all labelled to make it easy for you. Peace of mind Your home is covered by our 10 year NHBC warranty so you have complete peace of mind. If you have any problems, just call us and we ll take care of you. The energy that your home uses is a combination of heating, hot water, lighting and the electrical appliances that you and your family use on a day to day basis. 40% of the energy used in an average home relates to electricity used for domestic electrical appliances, cooking and plug in devices. This is known as unregulated energy. 2nd Hand Home SavE up to 613 per year stewart milne super energy efficient home Each home has a very simple display panel, which monitors and displays energy consumption. Changing behaviours can yield up to 20% savings on your utilities bills. The unique energy display allows you to track usage overtime, raising awareness and educating the family to be more energy conscious, as fuel cost rise. Your home emits 44% less C0 2 than a comparable new home and up to 100% less than an old second hand property. Regulated energy on the other hand is the name given to gas and electricity you use to heat and light your home representing 60% of the energy used. In general the larger your home, the higher the cost of heating and lighting. You can reduce these costs when you buy a super energy efficient home. the Stewart Milne Homes super energy efficient homes have energy saving features built into the fabric of the home and this can save you up to 613 per year in heating bills compared to a second hand home. Over a 5 year period, this could be as much as 4,169 * providing you with the reassurance of maintenance free features and the comfort of knowing you are less impacted by rising energy costs. *Based on 5% year on year increase over 5 years - Source DECC Energy Efficiency Database, Table 4.9 Your energy saving features at a glance Our newly designed radiators are smaller in size and situated to suit the way you live with heat on tap to suit your lifestyle. The fabric of your home has been designed to super energy efficient levels, with three times as much insulation and no draft excluder needed. Help is at hand with your boiler controls automatically regulated to fit with the weather, saving you more. Example of regulated and unregulated energy use for a new build dwelling (Source - Energy Savings Trust) Domestic hot water 22% Space heating 27% Regulated emissions Fixed internal lighting 9% Unregulated emissions Cooking 9% Pumps and fans 3% Appliances 30% Your simple energy consumption display panel

High quality kitchen/breakfast/family room. Spacious living room. Separate dining room with. French doors to rear garden. Utility room with access to garage. Downstairs C. Master bedroom with built-in wardrobe and en suite with large bathroom. Four further bedrooms. Family bathroom. IT Area. Landscaped front garden. Quality driveways. Gas fired radiator central heating. Triple glazed windows. Superior insulation to floors, walls and roofs. High quality door ironmongery throughout. Multiple point security locking external door. There is a large roof storage area with ladder and light to access the roof space. High quality kitchen/breakfast/family room with French doors to garden. Separate front facing dining room. Spacious living room with French doors to garden. Utility room. Downstairs C. Master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower. Four further bedrooms, one with guest en suite. Family bathroom. Landscaped front garden. Detached double garage. Quality driveways. Gas fired radiator central heating. Triple glazed windows. Superior insulation to floors, walls and roofs. High quality door ironmongery throughout. There is also a loft ladder and light to access the roof space. The Melton PLOT 325 The Laurieston PLOT 326 DINING ROOM FAMILY BREAKFA KITCHEN UTILITY BEDROOM 4 OPTIONAL ARDROBE BEDROOM 5 LANDING GUE BEDROOM LIVING ROOM KITCHEN / BREAKFA FAMILY BEDROOM 4 BATHROOM (OPTIONAL SHOER) BEDROOM 5 BEDROOM 3 TOILET BATHROOM OPTIONAL SHOERS UTILITY ALK-IN ARD LANDING OPTIONAL ARDROBE LIVING ROOM HALL GARAGE OPTIONAL ARDROBE IT AREA MAER BEDROOM C HALL DINING ROOM MAER BEDROOM GUE BEDROOM BEDROOM 3 Ground Floor First Floor Ground Floor First Floor Living room 5432mm x 3542mm 17 9 x 11 7 (including bay) Dining room 3312mm x 2841mm 10 10 x 9 3 Kitchen/Breakfast/ 7215mm x 3539mm (max) 23 8 x 11 7 Family C 2090mm (max) x 1797mm (max) 6 10 x 5 10 Utility 2581mm (max) x 1237mm (max) 8 5 x 4 0 Garage 5037mm x 4963mm 16 6 x 16 3 Master bedroom 4258mm x 3037mm 13 11 x 9 11 (excluding wardrobes) En suite 3364mm (max) x 2197mm 11 0 x 7 2 Guest bedroom 3277mm x 2967mm 10 9 x 9 8 (excluding wardrobe) En suite 2210mm x 1495mm (max) 7 3 x 4 10 Bedroom 3 3679mm (max) x 3502mm 12 0 x 11 5 (including optional wardrobe) Living room 5437mm x 3622mm 17 10 x 11 10 Dining room 3600mm x 3110mm 11 9 x 10 2 Kitchen/Breakfast/ 6347mm (max) x 3617mm (max) 20 9 x 11 10 Family C 2397mm x 1720mm (max) 7 10 x 5 7 Utility 2417mm x 1757mm 7 11 x 5 9 Detached Garage 5072mm x 5072mm 16 7 x 16 7 Master bedroom 3037mm (min) x 3037mm (min) 9 11 x 9 11 En suite 2115mm x 1605mm 6 11 x 5 3 Guest bedroom 3460mm x 3110mm 11 4 x 10 2 En suite 2225mm x 1475mm 7 3 x 4 10 Bedroom 3 4000mm x 2437mm 13 1 x 8 0 (including optional wardrobe) Bedroom 4 2890mm x 2612mm 9 5 x 8 6 Bedroom 4 3400mm x 3302mm 11 1 x 10 10 (excluding optional wardrobe) Bedroom 5 3342mm x 2087mm 10 11 x 6 10 Bedroom 5 2612mm x 2250mm 8 6 x 7 4 Bathroom 2600mm (max) x 2165mm (max) 8 6 x 7 1 Bathroom 3387mm (max) x 2607m (max) 11 1 x 8 6

The benefits of a Stewart Milne home Our homes are designed to meet all the needs of family life with the added benefits of a welcoming cosy home and reduced energy bills. Enjoy peace of mind Buying a new home eliminates the need to do any renovations, repairs or DIY, meaning you can spend more time with family and friends, doing all the things you really enjoy. Your energy saving features are designed into the fabric of your home, so are long lasting without the need for repair or upkeep. 10 year guarantee All our homes come with a 10 year NHBC warranty providing you with peace of mind which those buying a second hand property simply do not have. Less chain means less stress You can move into your new home as soon as it is complete. There is no need to wait for existing residents to vacate. This reduces the chain, stress and uncertainty associated with buying a second hand property. Designed to suit modern lifestyles Our homes are built to make use of every inch of space. Research shows 17% of living space in older style properties often goes unused, which translates to 34,000 of a 200,000 house going to waste. Our homes provide flexible living space whatever your needs. Stay safe and sound Our homes are designed to adhere to high building standards. These standards relate to every aspect of a building s construction including its structure, ventilation, sound insulation energy rating, electrical and fire safety, so you can enjoy living in a safe and secure environment. Brand new means a blank canvas Everything in a new home is clean and untouched by previous owners it s like buying a brand new car and driving it out of the showroom. Our homes are decorated in neutral colours giving you a blank canvas to stamp your own style and personality on from day one. Be part of a new community Moving to a brand new home is an opportunity to make new friends and be part of an emerging community. Our neighbourhoods are designed and built with people in mind and with everybody starting from scratch, getting to know your neighbours is easy. Showhome and marketing suite open daily from 11.00am to 5.00pm telephone: 0845 026 7853 e-mail: sales@stewartmilne.com www.stewartmilnehomes.com