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 energy saving light bulbs last approximately 10 times longer than a standard light bulb? In its lifetime, a single energy saving light bulb could save you approximately £60.

  • 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 a third of the water used annually by the average family is flushed down the toilet? Properties built by Countryside Maritime Limited at St. Mary's Island have dual flush systems which save up to three litres on a single flush.