Ecological Self Build House

A Self built house under construction, (phase 1 complete; phase 2 concluding). Structural timber post and beam; using locally grown and milled timber, sheep's wool and wood-fibre board insulation, triple glazed windows and a sedum-planted roof. Breathing wall construction. Solar thermal, passive solar and wood burning stove for water & space heating. Low energy and running costs. Low carbon. Re-use of brown-field site in rural location. Children are welcomed along with all other visitors but we have not made any special arrangements for them. All children MUST be supervised at all times on site and during the visit by their parents or accompanying adult(s).

No limit on numbers in a tour but pre-booking is required for groups of 8 people or more (call 01688 213 046)

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

1200-1600

Sunday 21 September:

1200-1600

Location & directions

1 West Back Lane, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7NR

Directions:

West of Belford High St, behind Village Store. Pedestrian access to lane off High St - entry opposite 'The Salmon' Pub. Park on High St. No vehicular access or parking in lane. Public transport: Train to Berwick upon Tweed then bus service (X15 Sat only and/ or X18/ 418 Sat/ Sun) from railway station or from Golden Square in Berwick to Market Place/ Church St in Belford. From the South - train to Alnmouth, then bus service (X18/ X15 Sat only) via Alnwick to Market Place/ Church St in Belford or (X18/418 Sat/ Sun) change at Alnwick bus station - no linking service to Alnmouth station. PLEASE NOTE! Public transport services do not integrate with each other & there is a very limited service in both directions on Sundays; you are advised to arrange and check your train and bus arrival/departure times to ensure that you don't have to wait hours for a connection!

Contact on day:

M.Kelly

Telephone number:

+441668213046

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Disabled access to site. Level access within ground floor of house. Wheelchair users will require assistance to access to ground floor of the house - we are hoping to instal temporary ramped provision but this will be of a steeper gradient and of restricted width (800mm). We are unable to accommodate dogs in the house or on the site unless an official guide dog.

Additional information

An ecological, energy-efficient and affordable home designed & built by its architect owners/ occupants. PDA to site but not yet to house. Printed handouts providing illustrated outline project & construction details as well as information on the materials, suppliers, products used - are available free, in leaflet form, to all visitors. Presentations and discussions ongoing during the day: describing building process, method of construction and materials - along with exhibition on self build and the work of the architect Walter Segal - publications on sale. Meet the owners/ self builders.

Max no of people per tour:

8

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