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A new red eco-house, whose owners converted it to save energy, was branded “horrible”, while neighbors complained that “everyone who walks past it hates it”.
Residents of Edgeway Road in Marston, Oxford, did not hold back in their scathing criticism of the new brown number, which is said to have “appeared” randomly over the summer.
The owners declined to talk about their aesthetic choice, but MailOnline learned from neighbors that the house has been converted into a more energy-efficient 'green home' with additional insulation.
A 29-year-old student whose house is next door said: 'I think it's horrible.
“Everyone I know thinks it’s horrible.
Residents of Edgeway Road in Marston, Oxford, did not hold back in their scathing criticism of the new brown number
The owners didn't want to talk about their aesthetic choice, but MailOnline learned from neighbors that the house was converted into an 'eco-house' with greater energy efficiency.
'Everyone who passes by here hates it.
'The colors don't match at all.
“I was really surprised by their choices.”
The critical neighbor added that she and her housemate watched the house “suddenly appear” over the summer and started sending photos to their friends.
Another neighbor passing by said he had lived on the street for 42 years.
She said: 'It seems like people only do what they like now. The color just doesn't match. They just get away with it now. We have lived here for 42 years. You were never allowed to do something like this.
Emma Smith, who grew up in Oxford, spent the day visiting her mother on Edgeway Road.
Edgeway Road in Marston. A neighbor said, 'said, 'It seems like people just do what they want now. The color just doesn't match. They just get away with it now. We have lived here for 42 years
Eco-friendly homes are homes designed to minimize their impact on the environment. These may include higher levels of thermal insulation and good levels of natural light.
Seong Rok, a team member from the University of Oxford, said: “I like it. It's not bad for me'
She said, 'It's not the prettiest thing. I think the color just doesn't match.
However, not everyone on the street hated the bold choice.
Edgeway Road resident Alex Ogg said: 'They've just finished. I don't care about the color. This street is already a mess.
'It has character.'
Another resident added: 'I think you should be free to express yourself however you want. If you have a house, take advantage of it.
Seong Rok, an employee at Oxford University, was passing by the house at the time.
Mr. Rok said, 'Why not? I like that. Not bad for me.
He added that the street was a cheaper place to live than other areas.
The sentiment shared by some residents MailOnline spoke to was 'I know who lives there and I'm going to live and let live', as described by a neighbor across the road.
Eco-friendly homes are homes designed to minimize their impact on the environment. These may include higher levels of thermal insulation, good levels of natural light and heating from renewable sources.
A neighbor concluded: 'It doesn't fit in the space. It's a little strange that they managed it. I'll survive, I think.
