Charnwood is a contemporary low energy house. The house offers very spacious accommodation, successfully combining the clean lines of contemporary architectural design with the warmth of traditional features and locally-sourced materials and fittings, including oak flooring, Sussex sandstone and timber-framed windows. The house was designed to allow for ample natural light to flood in and create a clean an light atmosphere. There is zone-controlled under floor heating throughout, remote controlled windows in the hall, a whole-house ventilation system and provision for the installation of discreet solar panels. The contemporary dwelling is a very low energy building, with an EPC of 88 (very high B rating).