Occupying an elevated south-facing position in the Quarry Hills Conservation Area, this exceptionally energy-efficient house was the first in the region to be accredited with Passivhaus Plus status. With a timber frame, recycled construction materials and straw bale insulation, the house has 29 photovoltaic panels, plus water and heat recovery systems which keep running costs at impressively low levels of around £150 per year. Each of the three storeys has far-reaching views across the Yorkshire Dales and Penn Hill. Private gardens and a vegetable plot surround the site, with off-street parking also included.