Seaton Beach is one of just over 300 fully certified Passivhaus
projects constructed in the UK in the last 15 years. Passivhaus applies
a rigorous, voluntary standard for energy efficiency, which results in
ultra-low energy buildings, reducing their ecological footprint. With
a constant supply of silently circulated filtered fresh air, solar panels
to minimise the running costs and reduce the carbon footprint,
triple glazing, extra insulation and airtight construction, the Seaton
Beach apartments are full of light and cool in the summer and warm
in the winter, using 90% less energy that a typical new build.
The developers met the ‘Lifetime Homes’ criteria which allows for the
property’s design to be made so people can utilise the apartments
as a forever home. In addition, a ‘Secured by Design’ Gold Award
guarantees the incorporation of features that will enhance the
owners’ physical security and protection against crime. Seaton is a
very low crime area, however this future proofs the development,
much the same as the allocated secure parking that is pre-wired for
charging electric cars.
The International Property Awards judges praised the fact that
Seaton Beach apartments respect and reflect the beauty of
Seaton’s coastline and the surrounding countryside. Their striking,
contemporary, yet sympathetic design offers the apartments the
special qualities of space and light in the interior which are more
than matched outside by the spectacular balcony sea views along
the coastline. The elements of the beautiful vista are incorporated
into the design by adding curves into the sea front balconies
to mirror the shape of the bay. The use of colour highlights the
beautiful red cliffs of Lyme Bay and at ground level, pebbles were
utilised on the front wall, reminiscent of the beach, thus creating
texture and a natural look. As sustainable developers, the team
salvaged these from the original boundary wall to be in keeping
with the neighbouring properties.
THE DEVELOPERS MET THE ‘LIFETIME HOMES’
CRITERIA WHICH ALLOWS FOR THE PROPERTY’S
DESIGN TO BE MADE SO PEOPLE CAN UTILISE
THE APARTMENTS AS A FOREVER HOME.