The Claypits, Welshampton, Ellesmere - 26th and 27th October

Property details

Brick detached house, 1807 cottage with extensions from the 1980s. Cottage is of solid wall brick construction whilst the extension is cavity wall brick and block. Property comes with over 8 acres of land.

What changes have been made?

The house has been taken back to the bones, removing the internal walls and chimney breast. The ground floor was dug out for underfloor insulation and heating. The downstairs floor plan has been reconfigured with new stud walls, kitchen and living/dining room. The walls in the old cottage have been lined and insulated. The staircase has been removed and has been replaced with a new oak staircase. The roof over the cottage part has been replaced; it is now fully insulated and has been tiled with reclaimed Welsh slate. Windows have been replaced with aluminium framed double glazing and a new front door was fitted where an old window used to be. A small extension has been added at the back of the property on the ground floor as a new plant room. This houses the equipment for the ground source heat pump (GSHP) that has been installed. A new external chimney has been built to house a log burner. Lastly, we have 2 new bedrooms, one with en-suite.

What have been the benefits to you and your home?

The GSHP is much cleaner and less of an eye sore compared to the oil system and tank. There is a constant supply of hot water on tap and the underfloor heating has been great through winter. Having new windows have made a massive difference as they are way less draughty.

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