Detached eco build, Heworth

This detached eco house was built by Kent Building Developments for under £200,000 in 2010. The owner finds it very comfortable and is happy to share her experiences of the building process and what it's like to live in the house. The eco features include sustainable building materials such as timber, recycled newspaper insulation, hot water solar heating, triple glazing and a wood-burning stove.

GETTING THERE:
If you can, please walk, cycle (download York Cycle Map and look for East Parade in Heworth) or use a bus (no. 11 and Coastliner services stop on East Parade). i-Travel York can help you plan your journey. If you need to use a car, there are 2-hour slots in Bull Lane opposite Co-op in East Parade.