Net Zero living at Hare’s Leap
OVER 50% OF HOMES NOW RESERVED!! Hare’s Leap is an exclusive development of just nine, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom, Net Zero2 family homes, in the historic village of East Brent, at the foot of Brent Knoll in the heart of the beautiful Somerset Moors. Each home has been built to exceptional environmental standards, combining timeless design with the latest smart energy-saving technologies to minimise or even eliminate household energy costs and make simple sustainability a welcome part of everyday life.
1,126 SQ FT
An intelligently designed, three-bedroom, detached bungalow with kitchen/dining area, separate dual-aspect living room, detached garage, two bathrooms.
1,734 SQ FT
A charming, four-bedroom family home overlooking fields, with kitchen/diner, utility, separate living room, large home office.
1,757 SQ FT
A spacious, four-bedroom, family home with open plan kitchen and dining area, utility, large separate living room, home office, cost efficient.
1573 SQ FT
A very attractive, four-bedroom family home with kitchen/family/dining area, utility, separate living room, two ensuites, double garage.
1,915 SQ FT
An exceptional, five-bedroom home with open plan kitchen/dining/family space, utility, separate living room, three bathrooms.
Net Zero homes
No home energy bills for the first 5 years!1
Saving you a lifetime of energy costs
Whether or not you install a home battery, with everyday energy prices so high, it’s good to know that we’re helping you bring costs down.
Thanks to the latest low energy technologies, like solar panels, an air source heat pump, zoned underfloor heating, LED lighting, and programmable controls, plus superior thermal insulation and air tightness, every home at Hare’s Leap is classified as Net Zero for regulated energy performance, and SAP ‘A’ rated for efficiency and environmental impact. That’s in the top 5% of properties nationwide, potentially saving you £1000s in energy costs every year.4
- Daikin Altherma 3 air source heat pump.
- High output PV solar panels.
- Zoned underfloor heating on ground floor.
- Wi-Fi thermostat and app-based heating controls.
- Myenergi Zappi electric vehicle charging point and app.
- Tesla Powerwall 3 energy storage battery (optional extra only)2
Finishing touches
Every home at Hare’s Leap combines thoughtfully planned living spaces with stylish interior and exterior specifications.
Full specifications available in the brochure.
- Elegant, shaker style kitchens, Neff oven and induction hob, integrated fridge and freezer, and dishwasher.
- White, contemporary bathroom suites with high quality chrome and glass fittings.
- Fibre-optic broadband with hard wired Cat 5 data cabling. Handy USB charging sockets in master bedroom and kitchen.
- Low energy LED lighting throughout. Exterior lighting at front and rear.
- Range of tailored optional upgrades to kitchen and bedrooms.
Explore Hare’s Leap
Foxcote
Rosecroft
A peaceful corner of Somerset countryside to call home.
The village of East Brent lies at the foot of Brent Knoll, in the heart of the Somerset Moors, just a few miles from the coast, yet within easy reach of the M5 and Bristol.
Brent Road. TA9 4DB
Local Shopping & Retail Therapy
From Hare’s Leap, you’ll find everything you need within easy reach. For daily essentials, Rooksbridge Post Office and Brent Knoll Community Shop sell fresh produce from local suppliers. Larger supermarkets are a short drive away in Burnham-on-Sea.
Weston-super-Mare and Bridgwater offer a wide selection of independent retailers and high street names. Retail parks on the towns’ outskirts host the leading warehouse stores. Cribbs Causeway, just half an hour away, is home to over 150 stores at The Mall and The Retail Park, along with restaurants, leisure and entertainment centres. The Mall is open late every weekday evening and offers over 7,000 free parking spaces.
Taunton Independent Market, showcasing over 75 of the South West’s best artisan traders, takes place twice a month on Castle Green.
Things to See and Do
For such a quiet country corner, you’ll never be short of things to do; wide open spaces, a captivating coastline, fun family destinations and a host of shopping and entertainment options make Hare’s Leap a great place to call home.
The Somerset Levels, a unique patchwork landscape steeped in history and brimming with wildlife, offers wonderful walks, cycling and exploring. Brean Beach, less than 10 miles away, is Europe’s second-largest stretch of seaside sand, boasting six miles of golden dunes. It’s dog-friendly all year round and one of many stunning beaches along the Somerset coast. If golf is a passion, nearby Burnham & Berrow Golf Club is considered one of the finest links golf courses in the UK. Meanwhile the Mendip Hills are a spectacular backdrop for outdoor pursuits from walking and mountain biking to caving, climbing and horse riding.
Bristol, Britain’s fastest-growing city, is only an hour away with a vibrant bar and restaurant scene, museums, galleries, music and sports venues.
Local Education
East Brent offers a range of education choices for students of all ages. The local village primary school, East Brent Church of England Academy, was recently rated ‘Good’ and also offers pre-schooling. Five minutes by car, Brent Knoll Primary School, is also rated ‘Good’.
Secondary schools include The King Alfred School Academy, in Burnham, with a strong sixth form, The Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School in Blackford, and The Kings of Wessex Academy in Cheddar. Independent options include Sidcot School, Taunton School and Millfield.
Bristol is home to the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England, with the University of Bath nearby. University Centre Somerset in Taunton combines degree-level qualifications with vocational learning. Further education options include Weston College and Bridgwater and Taunton College.
Transport Links
East Brent is extremely well connected. By road, if you’re heading to Bristol, allow around an hour. It’s about 20 minutes to Bridgwater or Weston-super-Mare, and 40 to Taunton. Burnham-on-Sea is just ten minutes away. Local bus routes connect you to Burnham, Weston, Cheddar, and Taunton.
Highbridge and Burnham station is less than five miles away. The main line service takes just 40 minutes to Bristol Temple Meads and less than 20 to Taunton. London Paddington takes just over two hours.
And if you’re flying off, Bristol Airport is around 30 minutes away, and with quick access to the M5/M4, you’ll be at Heathrow in just over two hours.
Your new home at Hare’s Leap
For information about any of our new homes at Hare’s Leap, please contact our sales team. We look forward to hearing from you.
- 07868 317236
- haresleap@autograph-homes.co.uk
- Download a brochure
- Zero Bills offer subject to terms and conditions. Excludes electric vehicle charging. Contact Us to find out more.
- Homes are classified as Net Zero for regulated energy performance including heating, hot water and lighting only, based on average energy use per person in the household. Does not include unregulated energy use for home appliances, devices, electric vehicles, etc.
- Plot 9 ‘Amberley’ includes a Tesla Powerwall 3 home battery as standard and qualifies for Octopus Zero Bills tariff without additional optional upgrade.
- EPC Rated A “very energy efficient – lower running costs and “very environmentally friendly – lower CO2emissions”. This is a predicted energy and environmental assessment for a property not yet completed and includes a predicted energy rating which may not represent the final energy rating of the property on completion. EPC ratings are based on the government Standard Assessment Programme (SAP) software baseline assumptions for an average household, so actual usage may vary depending on household size and energy use. Costs are based on the SAP measurement for ‘regulated energy’ only. Regulated energy is building energy consumption resulting from the specification of controlled, fixed building services and fittings, including space heating and cooling, hot water, ventilation, fans, pumps and lighting. Such energy uses are inherent in the design of a building. Cost will vary based on additional energy use and individual circumstances.
Energy cost comparison has been made for Plot 9, Amberley, with home battery installed. Annual total energy cost does not include electric vehicle charging. Calculations are based on a typical 5-bedroom home of approx. 1900ft2. Victorian and typical New Build Home examples based on Octopus Energy standing and variable dual fuel rates for gas and electricity October 2024. Amberley based on Octopus Energy’s Zero Bills tariff. All costs inclusive of VAT where applicable.
Computer generated images are for general guidance only – please ask your Sales Adviser for precise details of finishes and specifications.
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