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Zero Carbon Eco-Homes in UK

Our latest development project is something very innovative in the UK and is almost certainly one of the first of its kind. At Manley Farm we are going to build 7 barn conversions and one brand new house and they are all going to be Zero Carbon ! Included in our development of eco-homes are wind turbines, designed to produce all the electricity that is needed.

The Manley Farm development

is a unique opportunity that will create homes of outstanding quality – at the very cutting edge of sustainable living and eco building in the UK. Included in this development of eco-homes is 7 high specification contemporary barn conversions; and one large, innovative new house, built to exceptional standards. more…

This blog is my chance to introduce you to all the things that are part of the Own Cocoon world.

Property development can be a risky game. You put all the money up front, often buying sites without the planning permission you need. It takes years and is not as easy as some may think. We thought we’d share with you some of the challenges and achievements … the ups and down of being a property developer

A cold day on site at Manley

published: Friday 25th April 2008

Today we had a site meeting at Manley Farm,Becca, Jonathan Rhind, Julian Brooks and I. I have had to write my notes up at home as it was so cold I lost the use of my hands!!... read more