We take a tour through this London Passivhaus that uses renewable energy sources to offer a practical approach to modern, sustainable living
The façade boasts a sophisticated Berkshire orange stock brick with distinctive burnt orange accents framing the windows (Image credit: The Modern House)
This Passivhaus-certified home is not only designed with a focus on energy efficiency but it has sustainability built into its core.
The home is run off a fully electric system, powered by solar panels. Inside, it has a climate-controlled environment, MVHR and an air filtration system ensures the air is purified and allergen free.
Meanwhile, the striking exterior of the Passivhaus is built with Berkshire orange stock bricks.
Automated shutters and skylights adjust themselves to maintain home's temperature
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Access is through a private driveway with an EV charging point, secured by an automatic gate and a dropped kerb(Image credit: The Modern House)
This home was awarded Passivhaus certification, reflecting its exceptional sustainability(Image credit: The Modern House)
The garden blends urban charm with relaxed greenery, featuring lawns, vines, a water feature, and soft evening lighting(Image credit: The Modern House)
The Ambleside Avenue home gained a Passivhaus certification due to its range of energy-efficient and thermal performance-enhancing measures.
The house is equipped with triple glazed windows, automated shutters, and skylights, and maintains a stable temperature year-round. Solar panels and a green roof also further enhance sustainability, although these are not pictured.
The home is air-tight and free from thermal bridges, with climate control managed by a mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR) unit that filters air through HEPA filters, providing fresh, low-humidity air ideal for allergy sufferers.
The house runs entirely on electricity from renewable sources, features soft water for bathing, offers superior air quality and was described as “An immaculately finished Passivhaus; sustainable, comfortable and brilliantly liveable” by listing agents, The Modern House.
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'Ultramarine Blue' kitchen and grey rubber flooring
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The living room has large, picture windows to allow large amounts of natural light(Image credit: The Modern House)
The ground floors have grey, water resistant, rubber flooring(Image credit: The Modern House)
The kitchen is "Ultramarine Blue" to make it stand out(Image credit: The Modern House)
The hallway leads to large living areas and two separate kitchens(Image credit: The Modern House)
The ground floor features the main living areas, with grey sustainable rubber flooring and natural light from large windows, including a glass corner window.
The living/dining area is distinct yet connected to a raised kitchen, with walls painted in a striking "Ultramarine Blue" that contrast with its stainless steel countertops.
There’s a pantry, WC, and a versatile space for work or play, plus internal bike storage and utility rooms.
Self-lighting staircase
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A crafted wooden staircase wraps round to lead to the second floor(Image credit: The Modern House)
The staircase is lit up by automatic lighting under the handrail(Image credit: The Modern House)
The side-by-side upstair bedrooms have pitched roofs(Image credit: The Modern House)
The main bedroom has inbuilt wardrobes(Image credit: The Modern House)
The upstairs bathrooms also make use of rubber, water resilient flooring(Image credit: The Modern House)
The house has two upstairs bedrooms(Image credit: The Modern House)
The office can be converted into a play area or another bedroom(Image credit: The Modern House)
A bespoke birch ply staircase with open treads and orange accents connects the first and second floors, with automatic lighting under the handrail.
The first floor includes a bright, peaceful main bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an en suite featuring blue rubber flooring, a walk-in shower, and a wide bath. There is also a large family bathroom and a laundry chute.
The second floor has two equally sized bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and soft carpeted floors. The landing, currently used as an office, offers the potential for a reading nook or play area, with pastel tones highlighting the pitched roof.
News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.
