Sutton Meadows
A new generation of energy efficient homes is transforming the Ings area of east Hull. The latest stage of work in a £27m scheme is now underway.
The new development, which is being delivered by Chevin Housing Association in partnership with Gateway and Hull City Council, comprises 127 homes ranging in size from two bedroom bungalows to four bedroom family homes.
All homes benefit from high insulation levels, ‘A' rated energy efficient appliances and are built from sustainabale timber.
Homes are available for sale, rent and shared ownership and are built to a high standard throughout. A typical three bedroom house benefits from a fully fitted kitchen with stainless steel appliances, en suite bathroom with shower, ground floor cloakroom with WC, French doors opening to the rear gardens, gas central heating, double glazing, allocated parking and private gardens.
All properties are built to eco homes standard ‘very good'. This means the new homes benefit from a range of environmentally friendly features designed to cut fuel bills and reduce pollution including:
- High efficiency boiler with low carbon emissions
- Heavy insulation throughout the home
- Low energy lighting
- Sensored external security lighting
- Air tight testing to reduce the amount of energy that escapes
- Renewable timber
- Water butts in the gardens
- Dual flush toilets to reduce water usage
- Cycle storage to encourage people to cycle instead of using the car
