‘B’ warm this winter in a new Redrow Home

The average family spends around £1,282 a year on utility bills alone, but by making the switch from an old home to a brand new one they could keep warm this winter and save money.

New Redrow homes at The Grange in Maidstone are among 1% of the nation’s homes that achieve a ‘B’ rating for energy efficiency.

Well insulated, with double glazing and central heating included as standard they are 40% more efficient to run than homes built only a decade ago and 70% more economical than properties built before 1990.

Lesley Stringer, sales director for Redrow Homes (Eastern), commented: “Research by Skipton Financial Services lists utility bills as among one of the biggest outgoings for families at around £1,282 a year and, with major suppliers increasing their prices by 18% this winter, people may think twice before cranking up the heating. Improving the efficiency of your current home may help, but why spend time and money doing that when you can move to a brand new home that’s designed to be more economical in its use of energy?”

New Redrow homes include highly efficient heating systems with thermostatic heating control. State of the art double glazed doors and windows, plus ultra-effective wall and roof insulation mean they consistently outperform the recommended minimum air-tightness standard and they lose less heat and have fewer draughts; while ground insulation helps keep floors warm.

The homes also boast energy-efficient light fittings and water-efficient kitchen and bathroom fittings for further savings.

“The cost of making an older property as energy efficient as one our new homes soon mounts up. To install a new heating system, loft insulation and new windows in a typical three-bedroom home could set you back almost £10,000,” Lesley explained.

Built on the former site of Senacre College, The Grange will incorporate some stunning mature trees and areas of open space, while being just a short walk from the picturesque Mote Park and conveniently close to Maidstone town centre.

Prices for three and four-bedroom homes are from £229,950.

As Kent’s county town, Maidstone has a wide variety of shops, schools, sports and leisure centres, bars and restaurants. A new high speed rail service from Maidstone West station takes just 47 minutes to reach London St Pancras, currently running during peak times on weekdays; while Maidstone East station offers journey times to London Victoria or Charing Cross of around an hour.

For more information, visit redrow.co.uk.