Your chance to own holiday home hidden in former underground reservoir
A REVOLUTIONARY new holiday home could become part of the appeal of a sleepy East Yorkshire village.
Planning permission has been granted by East Riding Council for the conversion of a former underground reservoir to a zero-carbon holiday let in Walkington.
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REVOLUTIONARY: Oliver Hudson, left, and David Ettridge at the entrance to a disused reservoir in Walkington where an underground eco-friendly holiday home will be built. Picture: Simon Renilson
The proposed development, which has been designed by David Ettridge, owner of Ettridge Architecture, in Hessle, is thought to be one of the first of its kind in the area.
Mr Ettridge said: "We do all sorts of out of the ordinary designs and anything ecological or quirky is always of interest to us.
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"This development took a while to get through planning but one of the characteristics of this project is that it will not be able to be seen from the roadside because it is underground.
"There have been a couple of design implications we have had to consider but nothing major. The obvious one is ensuring that it is waterproofed.
"It is not going to be for everybody but when my kids saw it they were amazed, so I hope there will continue to be a lot of interest in it."
The plans for the former underground reservoir have been designed with the help of Cottingham firm Pure Renewables, one of the leading and longest-established renewable energy companies in East Yorkshire.
Oliver Hudson, managing director at Hudson Property in Hessle, is now trying to sell the land.
"As soon as I was asked by David Ettridge to sell this piece of land, I was very excited about it," he said.
"I haven't seen anything like it in this region and I could immediately see a unique opportunity for a forward- thinking investor.
"This would not only provide them with a rare and exciting asset, but also a genuinely attractive investment.
"If I'm honest, I really didn't know what level of interest we would get, so have been thrilled by the number of enquiries we've had since we brought it to market just a few weeks ago.
"I, like many, am excited at and optimistic about the prospect of the Humber region becoming the renewable capital of Europe.
"So, who wouldn't want to build and own a small, studio-style zero-carbon subterranean holiday let in a peaceful rural location just outside Beverley?"
Due to the holiday let being hidden beneath the grass, the land provides natural insulation.
The property will be fuelled by a combined heat and power oil generator to further limit the effects on the environment.
The studio-style self-contained building also has an external terrace and space for off-street parking.
The land has a guide price of £45,000 with the cost of implementing the designs for the house estimated to be between £35,000 and £50,000.
6 Comments
by Paul_at_Hull
Friday, February 15 2013, 4:00PM
“Very novel - not sure you'd see much down there. Ideal place to vacation if there's a threat of nuclear war! Seriously, good luck. Could catch on.”
by Worker111
Friday, February 15 2013, 2:49PM
“Dontwo, I take it you have never seen Grand Designs, people like living in all kind of wierd and wonderful ways.”
by dontwo
Friday, February 15 2013, 2:34PM
“I suppose the sensation of being entombed would appeal to certain "adventurous" individuals.
Laying under 2 metres of soil could also be seen as "something a bit different" too, especially if you're still alive.....”
by Hudson Group
Friday, February 15 2013, 1:11PM
“Hi dontwo. It's for adventurous people, or perhaps for fans of the Hobbit! Camping and glamping is huge now, and this is just an alternative, something a bit different. It's not really for families, more for a couple of people, as it would be a studio space with bedroom-***-lounge-***-kitchen as well as an en-suite shower room. You can park outside, and bring your bikes, ride into Walkington or through the Westwood into Beverley for a drink or meal, and then ride back for a romantic night in front of a DVD in your secret, underground but luxurious pad, with a large circular window in the roof providing a view of the stars unspoilt by light pollution. All that's needed is a little imagination and an open mind. And if the ants, moles and worms want to stay there for a week, why not? No doubt their money's as good as anyone else's. Check out the creative visuals at null
Oliver Hudson, Hudson Property”
by dontwo
Friday, February 15 2013, 11:52AM
“Oliver Hudson says he didn't know what level of interest to expect, when any normal person would only expect it to come from the kind of things we usually associate with living under the soil, such as ants, moles and worms. Granted he might have had a few enquiries from ex coal miners, but anyone else enquiring puts a new meaning on being down to earth.”
by dontwo
Friday, February 15 2013, 7:57AM
“What kind of nutty fruitcake would want to take his wife and kids on holiday but hide away underground like hermits?.Great for the kids when their mates ask them where they are going on holiday and the reply is "a hole". In fact a holes is how one might describe the people who would choose such holiday accommodation. They might as well save money by staying at home, digging a hole in the garden and live in that for a week.”