A new kind of workspace is coming to Canterbury – built for comfort and sustainability. Tucked just 100 metres from the Westgate Towers, a cluster of four ultra energy-efficient, beautifully crafted office units is preparing to open its doors this March.
For local businesses looking to reduce their environmental footprint without compromising on comfort or connectivity, this may be the most compelling new address in the city.
Starr Place Eco Hub, located in St Dunstan’s, brings something genuinely different to Kent’s commercial property scene. Designed by local sustainability architects Conker Conservation, who already have a unit on the same plot, the development blends natural materials, exceptional energy performance and thoughtful design to offer four light, self-contained, attractive workspaces that feel good to be in. The offices are believed to be the most sustainable and energy-efficient in East Kent.
Tenants can choose between 25m² or 50m² units, all featuring WC and tea station, eight double sockets, six ethernet points, LED lighting, large windows and a roof light for natural brightness. Externally, sweet chestnut cladding from Blean Woods, zinc roofing and galvanised steel guttering create a robust, long-lasting finish - all without using petrochemicals.
With cycle storage, super-fast WiFi available, an accessible WC and shower, and a shared garden with vegetable beds, the site is ideal for freelancers or small businesses who value sustainability and quality of work life.
The offices have been built using passive-solar principles and insulated with 260–280mm of natural materials, each unit boasts triple glazing, airtightness beyond Passivhaus levels, and low-energy ventilation. Electricity is supplied by on-site solar PV with battery storage and mains backup – the first system of its kind in the UK. Heating comes via an air-source heat pump with a tiny 770W heating load per unit (less than most hairdryers), keeping running costs remarkably low.
Units start from £550/month, with no VAT to pay.
To discuss availability or arrange a viewing, call Terry Thompson on 07968 810638.
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