Energy Saving Homes during Oxford Open Doors 2025
13 - 14 Sep 2025
Saturday 13th: Not Open
Sunday 14th: 10am-1pm
Just turn up
A 19th century barn with 50cm deep stone walls, converted in 2015:
Ø Hot water and underfloor heating heated by air source heat pump,
Ø Roof insulation,
Ø Insulated timber framed Honey barn outhouse built in 2024 with underfloor heating mats,
Ø 28 solar PV panels and Tesla Powerwall 3 storage battery and gateway,
Ø Two electric cars (one plug in hybrid, one fully electric) charged in summer from solar only,
Ø Economy 7 electricity supply (Octopus) charges battery overnight in winter,
Ø Water management: six water butts (~700 litres),
Ø Leaky pipe embedded watering system for reduced evaporation night watering,
Ø Low energy loss double glazing throughout,
Ø 2.5 acre wildflower meadow designated a priority habitat by Natural England.