HAVE you suffered this year from a stifling home in 90 degrees of heat and sleepless nights in a bedroom with no breeze?

If you have, then consider the brand new apartments currently under construction by Gillcrest Homes at Orchard Close in Maidstone.

The development is conveniently situated within easy reach of the centre of Maidstone where Gillcrest are building 10 superb one and two-bedroom apartments with a difference - each home has its own unique cooling system. Clever technology, which is new to the UK but has been in general use in Asia for a number of years, is being incorporated into the apartments to bring a whole new concept in lifestyle.

Rainwater, collected from the roof terraces, is funnelled into holding vessels underground, which naturally cool the water enabling it to be used to cool the apartments. Because the water is 8 degrees lower than the air temperature it is pumped back into the apartments by the under-floor central heating system, cooling the actual fabric of the building which is a far better and successful way of reducing room temperatures.

Says Bob Cantle, commercial manager for Gillcrest Homes: “This system does not directly control the air temperature - it is far better than that, it controls the actual building temperature which means than on hot stuffy days you can glide along the floor with a cool temperature that suits your needs”.

The system has the added advantage of there being no radiators or unsightly pipes. In addition, the under-floor heating system is much more efficient than a conventional heating system, saving as much as 25 per cent on your heating bills.

Orchard Close has a number of innovations; clever building techniques and contemporary design all backed by Gillcrest Homes reputation for high quality of build and a 10-year NHBC.

Building is expected to commence shortly. Contact Gillcrest Homes on 0845 130 0070 or log on to the website at www.gillcresthomes.com