May 20 2012
Scottish house-hunters looking for new-build retirement homes for sale at the moment will be pleased to discover that McCarthy & Stone has taken a generous £20,000 off the price of its remaining one-bedroom retirement living apartments across the country. The special offer is valid on homes at Kingsferry Court in Braehead, Fishers Court in Pitlochry, Granary Mews in Dumfries and Kittoch Court in East Kilbride and is subject to completion by 22nd August 2012.
Kittoch Court in East Kilbride is one development to benefit from the McCarthy & Stone summer offer
“We’re keen to reassure buyers that now is a good time to make their move, and our £20,000 discount on one-bedroom apartments will make that move much more affordable for a wide range of buyers,” says Suzanne McElhiney, marketing manager at McCarthy & Stone. “A £20,000 discount could be the difference between making that move into retirement living or having to delay the decision. As always we aim to keep the actual process of buying and selling very easy, simple and un-stressful for customers – leaving them free to look forward to enjoying retirement life in their new apartment.”
Plus, for a limited period, new potential buyers viewing the show homes at any participating development of new homes in Scotland will be given a £20 M&S voucher, subject to terms and conditions.
McCarthy & Stone is the UK’s leading retirement living provider and has pioneered the idea of retirement living. Developments offer residents all the freedom they are used to but also the reassurance that help is easily available if needed. A house manager is on hand to look after the site and the communal facilities, which include a laundry room, central lounge and a guest suite for visiting friends and family. A 24-hour personal emergency service and TV security system on the main entrance provide extra peace of mind.
by What New Homes team
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Posted by mariabrett
April 25 2012
CALA Homes (West) has unveiled a new show home at Belleview, the house builder’s latest North Lanarkshire development. People looking to find a property in the West of Scotland are urged to get in quickly as there are just 10 detached family homes being built at the exclusive new development in Chryston.
“Homebuyers who desire the beauty of a village, but the convenience of a central location, should look no further than Belleview at Chryston,” says Aileen Lafferty, Sales Manager at CALA Homes (West). “This rural retreat is proving to be very popular, and I’m sure that the launch of our spectacular ‘Logan’ show home will attract many visitors to the development.”
Taken from the house builder’s Signature Collection, the ‘Logan’ is a five-bedroom family home that has been expertly decorated and furnished by Blocc Interiors. The designers have used the property’s sense of light and space to create a real contemporary feel.
The formal lounge has been given a lavish look with gold and silver hues being accented with touches of teal. An impressive chandelier and the feature mirror hung above the focal point fireplace finish the room. The hub of the home is the open plan kitchen, family and dining area. The kitchen includes integrated Siemens appliances and is given a luxurious feel by the neutral colour scheme and contemporary furnishings. French doors lead from the dining area onto the decking section of the landscaped rear garden so meals can easily be enjoyed outdoors in the summer months. A utility room off the kitchen also gives access to the garage.
One of the luxury house types available from CALA Homes at Belleview is the 5-bed 'Lewis'The open-plan kitchen/dining area makes for convivial meal times, and benefits from French doors leading out to the decking area of the landscaped rear garden. The Siemens appliances of the kitchen and neutral colours and contemporary furnishings used really bring a luxurious feel to this important social space. It is practical too, with a useful utility room off the kitchen giving access to the garage.
Upstairs, a galleried landing leads to five bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom features an en suite complete with his-and-hers basins, while the shimmery wall covering nicely complements the dark wood finishes. Natural colours have been chosen for the second bedroom, which also benefits from an en suite, giving it a fresh and relaxing air. The three other bedrooms have been designated a guest room and two children’s rooms, the latter decked out in bright hues.
Commuters will find Chryston has excellent links to Glasgow, Stirling and Edinburgh, while shoppers are conveniently place for The Glasgow Fort with it’s range of shops and restaurants. A choice of good schools in the area makes these new homes in Scotland perfect for buyers with a young family. The village is surrounded by countryside and the views over the Campsie Hills give it a rural feel.
by Maria Brett
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Posted by mariabrett
April 18 2012
The unveiling of Manor Kingdom‘s new show home at Kip Village in Inverkip demonstrates the developer’s commitment to quality. House hunters are urged to visit the brand new ‘Earl’ show home, a three-bedroom property that has been stylishly decorated to display the high level of finish buyers can expect in a Manor Kingdom home.
The new show home’s ground floor comprises an entrance hall, modern fully fitted kitchen including integrated appliances, a separate dining area with doors leading to the rear garden, a roomy lounge and a cloakroom. Heading upstairs, visitors will find the master bedroom, complete with fitted wardrobes, en-suite and balcony, two further good sized bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom.
The new 'Earl' show home is now open at Kip Village from Manor Kingdom Homes an entrance hall, contemporary, fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, separate dining area leading to the rear garden, spacious lounge and a cloakroom. Upstairs are a modern family bathroom, the master bedroom with stylish fitted wardrobes, en suite and balcony, and two more well-proportioned bedrooms. an entrance hall, contemporary, fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, separate dining area leading to the rear garden, spacious lounge and a cloakroom. Upstairs are a modern family bathroom, the master bedroom with stylish fitted wardrobes, en suite and balcony, and two more well-proportioned bedrooms.an entrance hall, contemporary, fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, separate dining area leading to the rear garden, spacious lounge and a cloakroom. Upstairs are a modern family bathroom, the master bedroom with stylish fitted wardrobes, en suite and balcony, and two more well-proportioned bedrooms.
There is a range of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes available to buy at Kip Village and prices start from £158,000. The show home and marketing suite for these new homes in Scotland are open Thursday to Monday from 11am till 5pm, so there is ample time for people interested to find a property here to visit.
Margaret Davidson, sales manager at Manor Kingdom Homes says: “Homebuyers looking for a new property in Inverkip really should come down to the development. The homes available at Kip Village are ideal for a variety of different purchasers, from those looking to upscale to a larger home to those looking to downsize to a more manageable property. We have something to suit everyone here!”
The development has a choice of excellent schools nearby as well as established transport links, including the A78 which provides easy access to both Inverkip railway station and Glasgow Airport. Greenock and Gourock are situated just a few miles away and offer a host of shopping, leisure and healthcare facilities. Commuters would be well placed with Glasgow around 30 miles away.
by What New Homes team
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Posted by mariabrett
April 16 2012
AMA Homes has completed the final phase of 11 luxuriously modern detached properties at Caer Amon, an exclusive development in the desirable Cramond area to the north west of Edinburgh. Comprising 76 new homes in total, Caer Amon features a collection of high-specification five- and six-bedroom villas alongside five-bedroom crescent townhouses and spacious two- and three-bedroom apartments.
The 5-bed show home at Caer Amon demonstrates the quality on offer at this stylish development
The homes here all boast state-of-the-art fittings and fixtures of enviable quality, including chic German kitchens, under-floor heating, an intelligent lighting system, a sound system in all the principal rooms and a remote controlled coal-effect fire. Properties currently available at the development are priced between £725,000 and £1.5 million.
The well sought-after area Cramond offers a peaceful location close to the coast yet is within easy reach of the capital, Edinburgh International Airport and the major road links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Fife.
This phase of new homes in Edinburgh will be most attractive to house-hunters wishing for a large family home and to executives looking to find a property that offers a rural lifestyle but is still close to the heart of Edinburgh and all of its work and leisure opportunities.
Visitors to the development’s five-bedroom show home are welcome from Thursday to Monday between 11am and 5pm.
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Posted by mariabrett
October 20 2011
The Robertson Homes interior design team has just scooped a coveted Herald Property Award, thanks to their work on the ’Azure Grand’ show home at the company’s Kings Park development of new homes in Ayrshire. The awards honour the achievements of Scotland’s most innovative and successful housebuilders and Robertson Homes’ team were commended for the ‘Azure Grand’s finish which blended colour, style and furnishings.
Judges Janet Dykes (left) and Doreen Smith (right) flank Melissa Robertson and Andrea Joyce of Robertson Homes, who picked up a Herald Property Award for their show home at Kings Park in Ayr
Andrea Joyce, the Robertson Homes sales and marketing director, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have won such a well-respected award. The Herald judges have a thorough understanding of the property market and we are honoured the ‘Azure Grand’ show home has won this fantastic accolade. A lot of hard work and dedication goes into completing our show homes to the highest possible standards.”
She added: “When we secured sales at Kings Park within a week of our show home opening, we knew we were on the right track, but winning the best luxury show home award has been the icing on the cake.”
The standard four-bedroom ‘Azure’ home type is a detached family property featuring an open-plan kitchen/dining room and separate lounge, four bedrooms and a family bathroom. Buyers also have the option to add a garden room or a Dream Room in the loft — or both in the larger ‘Azure Grand’ property type. The current range of homes at Kings Park is priced from £119,995, with a marketing suite and show home open from 10.30am to 5.30pm, Thursday to Monday.
The development benefits from a central location in Ayr that brings local shops, schools and amenities within easy reach. It’s also just a short journey to the town’s rail station and Prestwick Airport and a number of well-known golf courses. Walkers and cyclists will be delighted with the terrain of the Ayrshire beaches and countryside.
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Posted by annemcdonald
October 17 2011
On the back of unprecedented customer demand for larger properties, Stewart Milne Homes has released a new phase of substantial family homes at its Broadshade development in Westhill, around nine miles from Aberdeen city centre. With prices starting at £325,995 for a four-bedroom house and £426,495 for a five-bedroom detached villa, and the innovative ‘Sell Your Home in 5 Days’ purchase plan available on all of the newly released properties, Broadshade is the perfect option for families looking to upgrade their living space.
These new homes in Scotland are all part of Stewart Milne Homes’ popular Woodlands Collection, with features such as impressive entrance halls, large living rooms, formal dining rooms and fully fitted kitchens/breakfast rooms complete with access to the rear garden. There’s also a cloakroom, utility room, storage and integral double garage as standard, while some homes also boast additional accommodation downstairs in the form of a family room.
Upstairs, a spacious landing leads off to a family bathroom and a master bedroom with walk-in wardrobes and full en suite bathroom. Guest bedrooms, and even some third bedrooms in some homes, also benefit from fitted wardrobes and en suite facilities.
Stewart Milne has released a new phase of fantastic family homes in Westhill, on the back of unprecedented customer demand.
“Broadshade has proven an extremely popular choice with families and our four- and five-bedroom styles have always been in demand, particularly for the larger style breakfasting kitchens and spacious upper floors,” says Mike Cowie, sales director of Stewart Milne Homes North Scotland. “We have, therefore, decided to bring forward the next phase of these homes to allow more buyers to secure their ideal home.”
Westhill is a friendly village community with a host of everyday amenities including a shopping centre, supermarkets, sports facilities and a wide selection of restaurants, bars and cafes. It is also served by a number of primary and secondary schools within a short distance of Broadshade, making it an ideal place to find a property to bring up a family.
Stewart Milne Homes’ unique ‘Sell Your Home in Five Days’ purchase plan could be a major boon to house hunters with an existing property to sell. The company arranges two independent valuations on the old home and makes an offer based on these within just five working days. If accepted, then the company take cares of the entire sale, saving the customer the hassle and expense of dealing with estate agents.
The show home and marketing suite at Broadshade are open from Thursday to Monday, 11.00am until 5.00pm.
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Posted by annemcdonald
July 25 2011
House hunters searching for new homes in Edinburgh can now visit three new show homes at Mactaggart & Mickel Homes East Craigs development, situated in the north-west outskirts of the city. The total scheme will have 54 new properties – apartments, villas and townhouses – and appeal to first-time buyers, family buyers and downsizers alike. The the new show homes can be visited from 11.00am to 5.00pm, Thursday to Monday and represent a cross-section of the property types available at the scheme:
‘Uist’ two-bedroom apartment
A colourful palette has been used in the show apartment, a treat for the eyes with the adundant natural light. The property has a fully fitted kitchen, spacious living/dining room, bathroom and fitted wardrobes in the larger of the two double bedrooms.
‘Lismore’ three-bedroom villa
Ideal for the young family, the designers have created two ideal children’s bedrooms in the show home. Downstairs is a kitchen/breakfast room, generous living room and cloakroom. All three bedrooms have useful fitted wardrobes and there is a family bathroom.
‘Rannoch’ four-bedroom townhouse
The largest house type on the development has a kitchen/breakfast room, lounge and cloakroom on the ground floor. The first floor is comprises a family room and the master bedroom, complete with en suite shower room and fitted wardrobes. On the second floor are three further bedrooms (two of which have built-in storage) and a family bathroom.
The 2-bed 'Uist' apartment at East Craigs makes an ideal first-time buyer purchase
If you’re a first-time buyer, you could purchase your home with Mactaggart & Mickel’s My First Home shared equity scheme. Though you will only need to finance 85% of the price up-front, you will have 100% ownership of your new home right from the start. The balance comes from the company in the form of an interest-free equity loan, which is repayable when you sell the property.
East Craigs has a great location, benefitting from a good selection of local schools, proximity to Edinburgh city centre (five miles away), convenient links to the airport, motorways and Forth Bridge and the coastline and countryside.
by Keith Osborne
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Posted by Keith Osborne
June 13 2011
The Scottish Home Awards 2011 took place last week with a gala dinner at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Mactaggart & Mickel‘s impressive collection of new homes for sale in Scotland‘s central belt and west coast helped the company fight fierce competition to claim not only the prize for Small Housebuilder of the Year, but also the coveted Housebuilder of the Year Award.
A reversal of financial fortunes – the housebuilder made a huge leap from loss to profit by £7.8 million in the previous financial year – and a well-planned diversification into other related areas such as commercial property and timber systems were just two of the reasons MacTaggart & Mickel deserved to win according to the judging panel, which was made up of experts from a wide range of house building disciplines.
Mactaggart & Mickel's Management Accountant Lynsey Bell and Marketing Manager Jenny Harvie, with their 2 housebuilder awards, are flanked by hosts Dougie Vipond and Catriona Shearer at the Scottish Home Awards 2011
“It is always gratifying to be recognised for your efforts, particularly by our peers in the property industry, and we’re delighted to have won these awards,” said Joanne Casey, sales and marketing director at Mactaggart & Mickel Homes. “This prestigious accolade will be a welcome boost for the entire Mactaggart & Mickel team right across our business, from our office based employees to our on-site workforce, not forgetting our suppliers and customers.”
Mactaggart & Mickel currently has a number of developments on the go in Scotland with properties available. Meadow Belles in Mauchline, 11 miles east of Ayr has two new show homes for potential buyers to view. The development will comprise 38 homes in a variety of sizes and styles, with prices starting at £169,495 for a two-bedroom bungalow.
Situated in the Blackhall area of Edinburgh, Hillpark includes a collection of apartments and townhouses perfect for city living. The final phase of homes has just been released at the development, where prices start from £280,000 for a two-bedroom apartment or £395,000 for a four-bedroom townhouse.
The Campsie Hills provide a dramatic backdrop for the Campsie Village development. Located just 12 miles to the north of Glasgow, this development is ideal for commuters who prefer to live in a tranquil environment. Prices here start at £195,945.
by Keith Osborne
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Posted by mariabrett
May 30 2011
The launch of the final phase of apartments at Taylor Wimpey‘s Ferry Village near Braehead was done in style last weekend. The development of new homes in Scotland saw Renfrewshire’s Lord Provost Celia Lawson plant a commemorative tree as visitors enjoyed a tipple of champagne to mark the occasion. A new show home was also unveiled (open from 11am till 5.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays) and an astounding three apartments were reserved during the first weekend of release.
Three apartments were snapped up at the opening weekend of the final phase of homes at Taylor Wimpey's Ferry Village
Audrey Ross, sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey West Scotland said: “We’re honoured that Provost Lawson could join us today to help mark the final piece in the jigsaw for Taylor Wimpey. The tree-lined boulevards are a key feature within the development, and at the initial launch of the development around ten years ago, a tree was also planted so it’s fitting that Provost Lawson marks the final phase in the same way.”
She continued: “Following our previous developments at Ferry Village, we’re confident that the overall area of Ferry Village in Renfrew is now firmly established as a great place to live. The area is increasing in popularity and these apartments are an attractive option for first-time buyers and investors looking to maximise the increasing interest in this area of Renfrew. Buyers will also have the benefit from having a long lead time to save for their dream property, because the first projected move-in dates are not until January/February 2012, therefore giving buyers the chance to save further and plan ahead for their move.”
The newly launched phase of Ferry Village comprises just 49 one-, two- and three-bedroom properties, and judging by the success story so far, interested house hunters should act quickly to snap one up. While the area is within easy reach of Glasgow city centre, residents can still reap the relaxing benefits of a tranquil location at Renfrew Riverside. Well established public transport links and easy access to the motorway make the daily commute relatively painless, while the Braehead Arena, shopping centre and Xscape centre are located nearby and provide excellent leisure facilities for all interests.
Prices at Ferry Village start at £94,995, or £76,708 when taking advantage of the company’s shared equity scheme, and the new homes are bursting with features including allocated parking spaces, fitted wardrobes and French doors.
by Maria Brett
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Posted by mariabrett
May 27 2011
Two new show houses have been unveiled at Redrow Homes‘ Silver Birch Park development in Motherwell. Silver Birch Park boasts a collection of two-, three- and four-bedroom properties from the company’s New Heritage Collection of Arts & Crafts-inspired house designs. These new homes in Scotland feature trademark large rooms, plenty of storage space and an impressive interior specification.
The 'Skelmorlie' 4-bed house type, priced from £180,000, is one of the new show homes to view at Silver Birch Park
The ‘Skelmorlie’ is priced from £180,000 and is the first of the new show homes. The open-plan kitchen/dining area, utility room, separate lounge, downstairs cloakroom and integral garage make it perfect for coping with hectic family lifestyles. On the first floor is a family bathroom and four large double bedrooms, one of which comes with en-suite.
With even more space, the ‘Crossford’, starts at £212,000 and has also been designed with family living in mind. This second show home houses a large open-plan kitchen/dining and family area with a separate living room, while upstairs the master bedroom boasts en-suite facilities and two of the other three bedrooms come complete with built-in storage cupboards.
Situated in North Lanarkshire, Silver Birch Park is ideally located for families, with a good selection of primary and secondary schools nearby. The development is also close to Motherwell College, with state-of-the-art facilities and a wealth of courses available to students. Quality public transport links and easy access to the M74 and M8 motorway networks make Motherwell popular with commuters to both Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Sports enthusiasts will never be bored as the town is home to Motherwell Football Club’s Fir Park Stadium, a rugby union club and athletics clubs. Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility is also within close proximity and offers a wide variety of leisure pursuits. The nearby Strathclyde Country Park is an excellent place to spend time with the family strolling alongside Strathclyde Loch and the adjacent parklands or having a more thrilling time at M&D’s theme park, which has over 40 rides and attractions suitable for all the family.
The new show homes at Silver Birch Park are open Thursday to Monday, from 10.00am to 5.30pm.
by Maria Brett
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