Background

In March 2007, Baufritz began the construction of its very first carbon positive* house in the UK in the beautiful coastal village of Trevone Bay near Padstow in Cornwall. Despite the adverse weather conditions on site, (35 mile per hour winds, sleet and hail storms!) the German construction team still made excellent progress, completing the shell of the timber-frame house in just two and a half days.

House Nicholls is a bespoke timber-frame house with stunning coastal views. The house comprises a self contained basement, sun lounge and a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea. The building encompasses around 305 sq metres of living space on a 0.6 ha plot. Owners, Andrew and Alison Nicholls, first demolished their holiday home they had owned for years to make way for the new house which has been designed and built to their own individual requirements. The house is highly energy efficient as it is built using environmentally friendly manufacturing methods and products. The combination of wood stove, Aga, solar panels and bore-hole providing fresh spring water from beneath the house means that the Nicholls expect that their utility bills will be only a few hundred pounds per year.

This house won 'Best Timber House' in the UK in the national Homebuildnig & Renovating Awards in 2007.

Make a unique statement

People's dreams don't fit neatly into boxes. So we let your vision guide us. Just tell us what you want from your dream home, and we’ll turn it into reality in ways you probably hadn't thought possible.

Every Baufritz home starts with you telling us exactly what you want, exactly how you want it – safe in the knowledge that it’s backed up by unrivalled experience and ongoing, innovative technology development. Baufritz is one of the most modern and innovative timber house construction firms in Europe, combining over 100 years of experience in the traditional craft of timber building with state-of-the-art systems and construction methods. Tried and tested solutions blend with the very latest materials and design options to make your personal dream a reality. And with an ongoing programme of research and more than 40 patents to our name, you can be certain of a home that exceeds even the most exacting standards, where security, retention of value and an unparalleled standard of comfort are assured.

For those who need a little extra help our team of friendly and experienced architects and designers are on hand to help. For added inspiration why not visit our new 'House of Ideas' located at our German HQ in Erkeheim. This building is packed with innovative ideas to stimulate ideas for your new home. Click here for further information about the 'House of Ideas'.

Additional features available to enhance the luxury for your home include:

• Sliding roof windows that can be opened at the push of a button
• Wellbeing area with luxurious finishes, steam room, sauna, heat loungers and whirlpool
• Outdoor living area, secluded private roof gardens and terraces
• State-of-the-art jacuzzis
• Stunning conservatories