Visit an energy efficient Victorian terraced house in central Winchester, talk to the owner and find out what they've done and how they did it.

Find out how a traditionally built Victorian terraced home can be made more energy efficient, with insulation added to the walls and floor, new windows installed and draughtproofing. The gas boiler has been replaced with an air source heat pump.

Hosted by local charity Winchester Action on the Climate Crisis as part of our My Home Made Better project - providing free, independent and tailored advice to householders about how they can make their home more energy efficient.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September: 11am - 2.30pm.

30 min slots at: 11.am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, 1.15pm and 2pm

Location & directions 

Directions: Access is off Culver Road - walk up the gravel driveway marked Culverwell Gardens, turn to the right along the small footpath past the front gardens of the terrace and you will see the gate to number 5. There is no parking immediately nearby - Winchester railway station is about 20 mins walk away, the nearest park and ride stop is at Westgate, at the bottom of Romsey Rd. Permit holders only can park in Culver Road, Canon Street and St Michael's Road, but Romans' Road has 2 hour spaces, and there are some 2 hour spaces in Beaufort Road, Edgar Road and Christchurch Road.

Contact on day: Stuart Mills

Telephone number: +447804281564

Accessibility Details

Narrow front door, access to heat pump in garden only through front door.

Additional Information

Free retrofit/home energy advice available via WinACC's My Home Made Better project - https://www.winacc.org.uk/retrofit-for-older-homes/

Booking information 

Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking is required. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Booking opens: 08 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes: 10 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Max no of people per tour: 4

Est. tour duration: 30 minutes