Eco Open Houses 2026: Lynridge, 28 Riverside Road, Shoreham by Sea

Simon and Safiya fell in love with the ‘beach pad’ when they first viewed it in September 2022 and moved in June 2023. The previous owner had lived there since the property was built in 1943.

Having had no modifications, on one hand the property was completely unspoiled, but they also knew they had a huge task on their hands! Being one of the original detached bungalows on Shoreham Beach, the property had a large front and even larger rear garden which Simon, with the help of their architect Ben, saw the potential to achieve ‘Passive House' standard to the new build extension, and to achieve EnerPHit standard to the existing property.
After two years of living through icy cold winters, where mould grew on the windows and also in the wardrobes!

Simon and Safiya are excited to open the 'beach pad' and share their dream and knowledge to help advise others. The transformation is unrecognisable. The ‘beach pad’ uses a 12kW Vitron inverter coupled to 46kW of battery storage, an Aira air source heat pump and a Zehnder MVHR for ventilation. Even the tumble dryer is a low energy heat pump model. The Pad is now powered totally by electricity, and the gas has been disconnected. This enables them to live off grid for 9 months of the year, and they are now reaping the benefits of all their hard work.

Informal tours: 2pm, 3pm, 4pm