A five-bedroom Victorian terraced house in Fulham has recently undergone a deep retrofit to make it more energy efficient, and is now on the market for £3.5 million. The current owners worked with Hudson Architects to utilize Passivhaus technology in order to bring down the home’s energy consumption. Previously leaking heat, the three-storey house on Cloncurry Street is now airtight and highly insulated.
The retrofitting process has equipped the home with air filtering, a heat recovery system, and underfloor heating for guilt-free enjoyment. Period details have been preserved, with herringbone wood flooring in the front of the house and bespoke joinery in all the bedrooms. Special thermally broken Crittal doors open onto a 37-foot back garden.
Emma Stead, head of Savills Fulham, notes that it is uncommon to see retrofitted homes on the market in Fulham and expects a good level of interest in this eco-conscious home. Retrofitting historic homes can be a sustainable solution and a selling point for potential buyers looking for eco-friendly properties in desirable locations. Chris Skidmore, the Government’s former net zero tsar, acknowledges that improving energy insulation in homes is crucial for reducing demand for fossil fuels and saving money on bills.