Eco Features

Properties built by Countryside Maritime Limited at St. Mary's Island include a selection of environmentally-friendly features which include some of the following:

  • low energy light fittings and downlighters
  • solar hot water installations*
  • high levels of insulation
  • energy efficient kitchen appliances
  • spray taps in bathrooms and cloakrooms
  • dual flush facility to WC's
  • water butts in gardens*
  • timber from approved sustainable forests*
  • condensing boilers with low emissions*
  • recycling facilities designed into kitchens*
  • high performance timber windows*
  • cycle storage space*
  • energy-efficient external lighting
  • photovoltaic solar panels*
  • mechanical heat recovery and ventilation* 

* selected properties

  • Did you know that condensing boilers like those fitted in Countryside Maritime Limited properties on St. Mary's Island are up to approximately 30% more efficient than traditional boilers and will significantly reduce energy cost and carbon emissions?

  • Did you know that over a quarter of heat lost from an un-insulated home is lost through the roof? Houses built by Countryside Maritime Limited on St. Mary's Island benefit from loft insulation which will save up to £200 and one tonne of carbon dioxide per household every year.

  • Did you know that the average new home is approximately four times more energy efficient than a traditional second hand home?**

  • Did you know that the average UK household creates approximately six tonnes of carbon dioxide every year?****