Bishopsbourne Road

High-Performance Home Blending Innovation with Lifestyle

Bishopsbourne Road presents a high-performance home designed for those who value sustainability, comfort, and modern living on a generous acreage block. This home sets a benchmark in energy efficiency, showcasing advanced building techniques and technologies that enhance its environmental credentials without compromising on the spaciousness and luxury of acreage living.

Key Features

  • Advanced Insulation and Airtightness: Incorporating a meticulous air-tight layer with a service cavity, alongside high-level insulation in the walls and ceilings, the home is a fortress of energy efficiency.
  • Thermal Efficiency: Thermally broken windows, complemented by XPS insulation around the frames, effectively prevent thermal bridging, ensuring warmth in winter and coolness in summer.
  • Mechanical Ventilation: Equipped with a Sabik HRV system, the home enjoys continuous mechanical ventilation, providing fresh air and optimal indoor air quality without energy loss.
  • Proven Energy Performance: A blower door test result of .545 air changes at 50pa before plastering underscores the home’s superior airtightness, contributing significantly to its high-performance status.
  • Innovative Hot Water System: The Sanden heat pump hot water system offers an efficient solution for hot water, reducing energy consumption further.
  • Future-Ready for Solar: The homeowners are in the process of adding solar panels, reinforcing their commitment to sustainable living and energy independence.


Bishopsbourne Road stands as a prime example of integrating high-performance building practices into spacious environments, offering a lifestyle that’s both luxurious and environmentally conscious.


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