A Grade 2 listed Hampstead property undergoes an AECB-standard sustainable retrofit, preserving historical features while incorporating MVHR, solar panels, and eco-friendly materials. The restoration caters to an actor's needs with a wine cellar, home bakery, and office, harmoniously blending heritage and sustainability.
Client: Private
Location: Hampstead, London NW3
Local Authority: Camden
Plot Type: Urban
Project Type: Residential – Grade 2 Listed Single Family Home
Internal Area (GIA): 420 sqm
In the heart of Hampstead, a Grade 2 listed property undergoes a remarkable transformation, harmonizing historical significance with pioneering sustainability. This sensitive restoration project, crafted for a distinguished actor, adheres to rigorous AECB (Association for Environment Conscious Building) standards, showcasing how protected buildings can embrace eco-friendly innovations.
The restoration delicately preserves the structure's heritage features while integrating cutting-edge green technologies. Original sash windows are painstakingly restored and secondary-glazed, maintaining period authenticity while enhancing thermal performance. The roof, re-laid with salvaged slate, discreetly incorporates solar panels, blending renewable energy with historical aesthetics.
Throughout the property, a state-of-the-art Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system ensures optimal air quality and energy efficiency, working in tandem with breathable, non-toxic materials like sheep's wool insulation and lime plaster. This combination creates a healthy, comfortable living environment while respecting the building's historic fabric.
An air-source heat pump powers underfloor heating, minimizing the carbon footprint. The actor's bespoke needs are met with a carefully climate-controlled wine cellar, a fully equipped home bakery for culinary pursuits, and a secluded home office for script reading and virtual meetings. These personalized spaces seamlessly blend into the historic fabric of the house. Outside, a permaculture-inspired garden, nourished by harvested rainwater, completes this harmonious fusion of conservation and sustainability – a testament to thoughtful, future-proofed heritage preservation that caters to both the environmental consciousness and lifestyle demands of its distinguished owner.