/marlborough avenue
location
cost
contractor
status
: falmouth
: £250k
: E Bolitho
: completed
/Marlborough Crescent is a compact yet highly efficient new-build home, thoughtfully positioned within a former garden plot in a residential area of Falmouth. Designed to maximise space and light on a tight, urban site, the house balances privacy with openness, creating a secluded retreat that feels both spacious and connected to its surroundings.
Our client’s aim was to create a modern single-storey, two-bedroom home that could serve as a periodic base in Falmouth while ensuring low running costs and a strong connection to the outdoors.
The L-shaped design maximises the available footprint while creating a sheltered, south-facing garden hidden from public view. Large openings and vaulted ceilings enhance the sense of space and light, while the carefully considered scale ensures the home complements the existing streetscape.
/sustainable attributes
The project prioritises thermal efficiency and sustainability, integrating a high-performance building envelope with renewable energy systems to create a home that is both low-energy and comfortable year-round.
/ Twin stud wall construction for increased insulation thickness
/ Recycled newspaper insulation for enhanced thermal performance, low embodied carbon, and efficient installation
/ A continuous 60mm wood fibre insulation wrap to minimise thermal bridging, using natural, low-carbon materials
/ Triple-glazed windows for superior energy efficiency
/ Mechanical heat recovery ventilation system to maintain optimal indoor air quality in an urban setting, eliminating the need to open windows while reducing heat loss
/ Air source heat pump with underfloor heating throughout
/ Integrated solar panel array for on-site renewable energy generation
/ Solar shading on the southern elevation to prevent overheating during the summer months
By taking a fabric-first approach and considering every aspect of the build, 9 Marlborough Crescent delivers an exceptionally efficient, comfortable, and cost-effective home, making the most of its compact urban site.
