Who's Really Going Green? St Mary's Island, Kent

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WHO'S REALLY GOING GREEN?
St Mary's Island, Chatham, Kent 25/10/07
  

Countryside Maritime is preparing to launch Ventura Riverside, the most environmentally friendly phase of development to date on St Mary's Island in the River Medway. Many of the 71 one- and two-bedroom apartments and two-, three- and four-bedroom houses have balconies or terraces with river views. Prices from £150,000 upwards.

All the homes combine contemporary architecture

 

with energy-efficiency features designed to achieve the highest Eco Homes Rating of "Excellent". Solar panels on the roof of each house will generate up to 60 per cent of the households' hot water. Spray taps, dual flush toilets and garden water-butts significantly reduce water use, while integrated recycling bins encourage residents to recycle more.