Woodlands Edge - the eco-housing development
leading the way into a sustainable future
Solar panels and electric car charging
points come as standard with every
home in Woodlands Edge. But it’s the
beautiful surroundings and community
atmosphere that make it an eco-
housing development with a difference
Nestled on a leafy 12-acre site just
five miles from Lincoln city centre,
Woodlands Edge is no typical new-
build estate.
With its own private woodland, tennis
court, ponds and an allotment for
every household, the development is
leading the way in the future of eco-
housing.
It’s being created by Gusto Homes,
who’ve been specialising in eco-
housing since 1999, and when
complete, will boast just 29 homes.
On other sites of a similar size you
would expect to see around 100.
“Twenty years’ experience of building
eco-homes has gone into this site,
not just the sustainable houses but
the community element as well,” said
Steff Wright, Gusto Homes CEO, who
loves the place so much he lives there
himself.
“We’ve really pushed the boundaries
and built something absolutely unique
in terms of the energy performance
of the houses and the lifestyle. This is
how housing should be.”
The first phase of the development
was completed around two years ago.
A further 11 homes are currently being
built - six four-beds and five two-beds,
which range in price from £300,000 to
£499,000.
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All the homes are fully electric and
generate the majority of their power
from integrated solar panels on the
roof.
They contain air filtration and heat
recovery systems, and the heating can
be controlled by an app on your mobile
phone. Running costs are typically less
than £1 a day.
But the eco-credentials are just a
small part of life at Woodlands Edge.
Everybody who buys a property also
gets a share in the resident-owned
management company, giving them
input into improving and managing
the site.
There are regular community activities
including Bollywood dance classes,
tai chi lessons and even an annual gin
festival.