Round Up of New Homes in Ayrshire

May 9 2012

Ayrshire has always been popular with homebuyers and with the recently completed M77 road link significantly reducing the commute to Glasgow, this shows little sign of changing.  House hunters looking to find a property in the west of Scotland won’t be disappointed by the selection of new homes on offer in the area.

Among the current choice of new-build properties for sale in Ayrshire is Barratt Homes‘ Grangewood development in Kilwinning.  First-time buyers, growing families and downsizers are all catered for in this collection of two- and three-bedroom houses and four-bedroom townhouses.  Each home has a contemporary design and prices range from £155,995 for a three-bedroom end terrace property to £176,995 for a four-bedroom townhouse with breakfasting kitchen and a garage.  Families will be pleased to find a good choice of both primary and secondary schools nearby.

Situated around 15 miles east of Ayr, Cherrytrees in Cumnock is a Stewart Milne Homes development with a luxurious character.  Boasting an excellent specification, this development of four- and five-bedroom homes is sure to impress.  Two house types are currently available at Cherrytrees, including the four-bedroom ‘Thorntonhall’, which is priced from £249,995 and features a separate lounge and formal dining room as well as an open plan kitchen/family/dining area with French doors leading to the rear garden.  Two en-suite bedrooms and a ‘bonus room’ which would make a great den or playroom make this perfect for family life.

Cherrytrees from Stewart Milne Homes

Cherrytrees in Cumnock provides some luxury property types, priced from £249,995 from Stewart Milne Homes

For those with larger families or who want space for a home office, the five-bedroom ‘Eddleston’ is priced from £266,500. The kitchen/breakfast room is flanked by a family room on one side and formal dining room on the other, both of which provide access to the garden. The master bedroom boasts the luxury of walk-in wardrobes in addition to an en suite.

Buyers on a tighter budget will appreciate the range of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes priced from £96,995 to £204,995 at The Ivy in Kilmarnock.  Properties at the Persimmon Homes development include the ‘Stronnach’ apartment, a stylish home that has a lounge with bay window, separate kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom, with private parking included. At the other end of the scale, the ‘Wexford’ is a four-bedroom detached house with dining room, study and a master bedroom with en suite and fitted wardrobes.

Ladykirk Place is a David Wilson Homes development in Monkton on the outskirts of Prestwick.  Six different styles of three-, four- and five-bedroom properties are still available here with prices starting from £156,995 for a three-bedroom semi-detached home.  The house builder’s usual high standard specification can be seen throughout the development and in features such as a private garage, en-suites and gardens.  The tranquil countryside setting provides a rural feel despite the proximity of these new homes in Scotland to Prestwick and the amenities the town has to offer.

by Maria Brett

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Buy Deposit Free with Stewart Milne Homes

April 6 2012

Taking the pressure off house hunters saving for a deposit, Stewart Milne Homes is launching a new deposit-free 100% lending offer on a selection of its new-build homes in Scotland. Buyers opting for a family home will find the offer available on a wide selection of two-, three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom houses for sale at many of the house builder’s Scottish developments.  On top of that, people searching for a one-, two- or three-bedroom apartments can take advantage of a mortgage requiring only a 5% deposit, which is significantly less that the standard rate of around 25% high street lenders are asking for at the moment.

A series of events has been arranged by the company to let potential buyers have a look around the developments and find out more about the financing offers available.  Independent financial advisors will be on hand at each event to provide individually tailored advice with no obligation to buy.

Hopefield View from Stewart Milne Homes

Stewart Milne Homes is holding events to explain its new finance initiative across Scotland in April

The company has now organised a series of homebuyer events in April so that house-hunters can visit the developments in person and find out more about the options available to them. At each event will be independent financial advisers who will give no-obligation, one-to-one advice tailored to each homebuyer. Dates and locations for these events are as follows:

John Slater of Stewart Milne Homes says: “We are committed to keeping homebuyers on the move and investing in straightforward, effective solutions to common challenges such as saving for a deposit. This deposit-free finance is the latest addition to our range of purchase plans and we are pleased to be one of the only housebuilders in Scotland to be offering such a sought-after and affordable purchase plan.”

Acknowledging that raising the money for a new property can be a barrier for homeowners and first-time buyers alike, he adds: “We are offering the 100% funding across all our houses – from two-bedroom styles right through to six-bedroom detached villas, to enable first-time buyers to growing families to secure their ideal home.”

by Suzanne Frost

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Stunning new show home for Laird’s Gate, Ayrshire

March 29 2012

Laird’s Gate, a new homes development in Stewarton, Ayrshire, from Stewart Milne Homes, now has a new five-bedroom show house available for viewing. The ‘Laurieston’ is one of the most impressive houses for sale at the scheme, a double-fronted detached property, complete with a detached double garage.

Laird's Gate from Stewart Milne Homes

A 'Laurieston' villa like the new show home costs from £289,500 at Laird's Gate

Downstairs, the ‘Laurieston’ has a bright entrance hall, from which lead a number of beautifully designed rooms. The kitchen/breakfast/family room is a fantastic space in which to enjoy family life. The kitchen comes complete with a full set of integrated appliances and has plenty of room to dine in comfort or relax on a sofa in front of a TV. There is also access to the garden through French doors, and there is additional space by way of a useful utility room with extra work surfaces and storage. There is also a separate dining room at the front of the house for more formal occasions. The ‘Laurieston’ show homes has this furnished with a crystal chandelier and bronze tile-effect feature wall. The ground floor is completed by a living room, which has a light and airy ambience thanks to its neutral tones and French doors to the rear garden, and there is also a downstairs WC.

Upstairs, are a family bathroom and five double bedrooms. The spacious master bedroom offers full-length windows with a Juliet balcony, a walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room. There is another en suite and built-in wardrobe in bedroom two.

This professionally interior decorated villa is now open to view by appointment between 8.30am and 5.00 daily, while buyers also have a wide selection of other house types to choose from at Laird’s Gate. The range here, all part of Stewart Milne Homes’ Woodlands Collection of new homes in Scotland, includes three-bedroom terraced houses (from £152,000), three-bedroom detached homes (from £188,000), four-bedroom detached homes (from £228,000) and five-bedroom houses (from £261,000). The ‘Laurieston’ is priced from £289,500.

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First-time buyers get head start on new-build developments in Scotland

March 27 2012

There are currently plenty of new homes in Scotland aimed at first-time buyers. And, more than just a great choice of one- and two-bedroom starter homes, many of the properties also come with a range of incentives from housebuilders to help first-time buyers get a foot on the property ladder.

Broadshade from Stewart Milne Homes

Stewart Milne Homes is offering an array of incentives to first-time buyers at Broadshade in Westhill

Taylor Wimpey is offering The Leys at Bathgate, where prices start from just £99,995. Shared equity is available on selected plots and the company offers a part exchange scheme for those with a property to sell.  The development comprises two-bedroom apartments as well as two- and three-bedroom houses; the two-bedroom apartments feature separate kitchen and living rooms, en suite to the master bedroom and an allocated parking space.  Bathgate, just a mile from the M8, is ideally placed for commuting to both Edinburgh and Glasgow, with Edinburgh around 20 miles away

In Aberdeenshire, Stewart Milne Homes is offering its special First Time Buyers Plan at Broadshade, in Westhill. This provides the option of a 90% mortgage, as well as a number of complimentary extras such as furniture, carpets, curtains and a free 40″ plasma television with home cinema. The scheme offers three types of one- and two-bedroom apartments, priced from £154,995, which boast open-plan living areas, fitted wardrobes and ample storage space.

Barratt Homes also offers a range of schemes to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder at Ochilview in Maddison, near Falkirk. Assistance schemes at the development include Deposit Match and a Head Start shared equity plan, which requires only a 5% deposit from the buyer. Ochilview is situated within a convenient distance of Falkirk town centre and makes an ideal location for commuters to Edinburgh, Glasgow or Stirling. The development comprises a range of three-, four- and five-bedroom houses with prices starting from £145,995.

For first-time buyers after lively city living in the capital, AMA Homes‘ Printhouse development, situated in the Canonmills area in the north of Edinburgh, offers a collection of contemporary one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Prices start at £185,000 at this converted print works building, for which purchasers will enjoy plenty of light through large windows and an airy feel thanks to an open-plan layout. Bathroom feature a walk-in shower while residents also benefit from a communal garden and secure, allocated parking.

by Maria Brett

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New home buyers spoilt for choice in Perth & Kinross

March 26 2012

If you’re thinking of buying a new home in Scotland, look no further than Perth & Kinross, with its rolling hills, majestic rivers, tranquil lochs and extensive forests. Combined with easy access to other Scottish cities – including Perth itself, recently granted city status as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations – and you have plenty of reasons to want to find a property in this area.

Strathearn View from Stewart Milne Homes

Low prices and a range of incentives are likely to rouse interest in Strathearn View in Crieff

In Auchterarder, Bett Homes‘ Kingswell development comprises a selection of three-, four- and five-bedroom detached homes. Homes start from £271,000 and include an open-plan kitchen/family area, formal lounge, dining room, utility room, French doors to the garden, garage and en suite and dressing area to the master bedroom.

To the north of Auchterarder, in Crieff, Stewart Milne Homes has terraced, semi-detached and detached homes for sale at Strathearn View, its development of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom properties. Properties start at £89,995 for a one-bedroom home with walk-in wardrobe and a study room. A range of incentives are on offer at Strathearn View, including free flooring and landscaped gardens on selected plots.

Just seven properties remain at Springfield Properties‘ Kinloch Gardens development in the Rattray area. Purchasers have a choice of three different three-bedroom house styles, priced from £156,000. The ‘Huntly’ house type offers a ground floor comprising an open-plan living room, dining area and kitchen with utility room, cloakroom and garage; upstairs, there is a family bathroom and three bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, and an en suite to the master.

Miller Homes also has family homes for sale in the Rattray area. At Rosemount Meadows, a selection of three-, four- and five-bedroom properties with prices ranging from £169,000 to £320,000 are available. The ‘Humber’ four-bedroom home features a study/snug off the master bedroom suite as well as an en suite shower room and fitted wardrobes. The property also has three other bedrooms (one en suite) and a double garage.

Finally, a property at Innis Park by Barratt Homes offers the best of both worlds – a rural setting just ten miles from Dundee, making it perfect for commuters to this important commercial and academic city. This collection of three- and four-bedroom homes is located in the village of Inchture, between Dundee and Perth. The ‘Blairgowrie’ house type, a semi-detached three-bedroom home with garden, integral garage and master bedroom with en suite and dressing area, is priced from £179,995. The ‘Mallaig’ is one of the more expensive property types, offering four bedrooms, double detached garage, and study room from £255,000.

Kinloch Gardens from Springfield Properties

Only seven properties remain for sale at Kinloch Gardens, near Rattray

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Demand and Supply as Stewart Milne Homes Release Second Phase of Family Properties at Broadshade

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.

Broadshade from Stewart Milne Homes

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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Stewart Milne Combine Economy With Style for First Time Buyers

September 14 2011

Stewart Milne Homes, one of Scotland’s leading housebuilders, has launched a new range of home styles designed specifically for first-time buyers, which will feature initially in an Aberdeen development, ‘West 1′. With homes starting at £139,995, Stewart Milne is confident that it has combined economy with style and expects the Woodland Collection homes to be popular with buyers hoping to get a foot on the property ladder.

“Affordability remains key to the first-time buyer market, but the needs and aspirations of buyers are now those of young professionals and couples,” says John Slater, Stewart Milne Group, Managing Director for Homes. “Our new range offers traditionally styled two-storey houses in a prime location, within a first-time buyer price bracket.”

Prices start at £139,995 at West 1, featuring a new range of homes designed for first-time buyers on a limited budget

This development of new homes in Aberdeen offers a choice of the new one- and two-bedroom styles located in Kingswells, a village just six miles from the city centre.

With an open-plan living room and fully fitted kitchen, buyers at West 1 will find these homes spacious and light, and the landscaped front garden provides an appealing aspect to the homes. Upstairs, the master bedroom has good proportions and has a fitted or walk-in wardrobe. There’s also a stylishly decorated bathroom and, importantly in a small home, plenty of storage space.

“The average house price in Aberdeen City is currently £228,000, while the average price in Kingswells is £310,700,” adds John. “With homes priced from as little as £139,995, the collection at West 1 represents exceptional value and the much-needed opportunity for more first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder. We are excited about this collection and plan to introduce more homes across Scotland later this year.”

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Time Capsule Buried at Athena Grange New Homes Scheme in Prestonpans

July 12 2011

The launch of the latest and final phase of properties at Stewart Milne Homes‘ Athena Grange development in East Lothian has been marked by pupils from Prestonpans Primary School  burying a time capsule at the site. The hope is that future generations will be able to enjoy a unique glimpse into today’s lifestyle and events of the past year, thanks to the efforts of the local 11- and 12-year-olds.

Athena Grange from Stewart Milne Homes

The final phase at Stewart Milne Homes' Athena Grange development features a range of 3-bed homes priced from £168,500

“As we are now on the final phase of development at Athena Grange, we approached Prestonpans Primary School with the idea of a time capsule to tie-in with the opening of the new play park,” said Alex Goodfellow, managing director of Stewart Milne Homes Central Scotland. “We have been very impressed with the pupils’ enthusiasm for the initiative and are extremely pleased to be part of such a significant project for the Prestonpans community.”

“We were delighted when the opportunity arose with Stewart Milne Homes,” said class teacher Martin Whitfield. “Athena Grange is a significant development within the Prestonpans community, and presented the perfect partner for the project. The pupils have really enjoyed the process and are very excited by the idea of their time capsule and personal memories being discovered in the future.”

Among the events of the past 12 months commemorated in the time capsule are the royal wedding and last winter’s snowfall, which led to the closure of the school for the first time in living memory. Pupils also buried contemporary objects and images, such as a specially commissioned piece by local author Annmarie Allan and pictures of iconic products such as Irn-Bru and the iPod.

Athena Grange is located just 15 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh, close to the banks of the Firth of Forth. The final phase of homes features a choice of four different three-bedroom home styles, priced from just £168,500. The properties feature spacious living areas, downstairs cloakrooms, separate utility rooms, French doors to the gardens and fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms.

Prestonpans is ideal for family homebuyers hoping to find a property where they can bring up children away from the inner city but within easy reach of the amenities at the centre of the Capital. There’s a regular commuter rail service into Edinburgh from the local rail station. Athena Grange has a play area in the centre of the development and a communal green, where the time capsule is buried. It’s not far to go to find good local schools catering for all ages.

There’s a show home to view at the Athena Grange development, open from 10.30am to 5.30pm, Thursday to Monday.

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New Properties on the Market in Scotland’s University Cities

June 13 2011

With summer having (supposedly) made an appearance, many of Scotland’s teenagers will be dreaming about heading off to university for the first time or leaving halls of residence to find their own pad.  The thought of finding a quality home to rent can be daunting but, in recent years, a trend has begun to emerge whereby parents decide to find a property to invest in for their child to live in during their university career.

Vision from Stewart Milne Homes

Prices start at £162,995 for a high-specification 2-bed apartment at Stewart Milne Homes' Vision scheme in Aberdeen

Not only could this save money by lowering monthly outgoings paid for rent, but it could also earn parents a bit extra cash by renting out a second bedroom to a flat mate.  In the long term, rising house prices may result in the property being sold on at a profit when the student graduates and moves on.

The benefits of buying new-build homes are many, but perhaps one of the best for a parent is that everything is brand new so there will be no calls home demanding cash for the expensive repair bills that can come with an older property.  There are lots of new-build homes in Scotland‘s university cities that would be ideal for student life and that won’t break the bank of mum and dad.

The Vision development by Stewart Milne Homes is situated near the Mugiemoss area of Aberdeen and offers two apartment styles that are perfect for those starting out.  Both the ‘Pirie’ and the ‘Spence’ have two bedrooms and are priced from £162,995. Each apartment has a kitchen/breakfast room with built-in appliances (so there will be no need to bring washing home at the weekend!), bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, door-entry system and plenty of storage.

CALA Homes‘ Grovewood Hill development in Edinburgh offers a choice of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments priced from £165,000. The apartments are situated in the west of the city and boast a high internal specification that includes Siemens kitchen appliances and bathroom tiling from Porcelanosa. The open-plan design gives a contemporary feel while the separate utility room and fitted wardrobes to the bedrooms offer plenty of storage space.

Gainsborough Court from Mactaggart & Mickel

Buyers have a great choice of property types at Gainsborough Court in Glasgow from Mactaggart & Mickel

With its Kelvindale postcode, Mactaggart & Mickel‘s Gainsborough Court development is conveniently located for students attending any of Glasgow’s three universities. Sixty-two properties priced from £234,495 make up the development, which has a number of homes to suit students including two- and three-bedroom apartments; two-, three- and four-bedroom duplex apartments, and four-bedroom townhouses. The properties all feature roomy lounges, en-suite facilities to the master bedroom and fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms.

Taylor Wimpey‘s Stirling Bridge development has been designed with first time buyers in mind.  Prices start at just £85,000 and the starter homes include a collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as two- and three-bedroom semi-detached homes.

A new development in Dundee is currently on the market through Thornton’s Property Services.  McVicars Lane on the city’s Perth Road is well placed for reaching either of Dundee’s two university campuses and features two- and three-bedroom apartments priced from £174,950 as well as boasting a selection of luxury penthouses.

by Maria Brett

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Stewart Milne Homes Offers Buyers New Incentive Worth £5000

May 4 2011

Stewart Milne Homes has recently launched a enticing incentive that house hunters considering new homes in Scotland will find difficult to resist. Throughout May, the award winning house builder is offering new home buyers a personal interior design consultation from John Lewis to style the room of their choice, plus a £5,000 to spend in store to turn their ideas into a stunning lounge, kitchen, bedroom or even bathroom.

Greenwood Manor be Stewart Milne Homes

The interiors of show homes, like this one at Greenwood Manor in Newton Mearns, could be a great inspiration to buyers benefitting from the voucher offer this month

Buyers can choose to trust the interior designer completely or to work together with them to create a room that reflects their personal tastes and puts their own unique stamp on the property.

The promotion is available on selected plots at all Stewart Milne developments across Central Scotland.  The range of homes included in the offer has something to suit everyone, from two-bedroom apartments at Parkside in Shawlands, to large detached villas at developments such as Hopefield View in Bonnyrigg and Greenwood Manor, Newton Mearns.

Hopefield View from Stewart Milne Homes

There's a range of home types available at Hopefield View in Bonnyrigg from £205,000

The promotion has been inspired by the popularity of the company’s show homes. Those taking advantage of the offer will be able to recreate the professional look in their own homes. House hunters in the region can visit the show homes at Stewart Milne Homes’ new-build property developments in Scotland from 10.30am to 5.30pm or at any other time, by special arrangement.

“New homes provide a great blank canvas for buyers to make their own,”says Marlyn Boal, sales director for Stewart Milne Homes Central Scotland. “However, when it comes to it, many of us could use a little help to get the creative juices flowing and achieve the look we’re after. This package is designed to do just that.

“Having one space styled by an expert will undoubtedly inspire ideas for the rest of the home, while providing handy tips on how to make the most of each brand new space. With £5,000 to spend in John Lewis, homeowners can put these plans into action straight away and have their very own oasis of style complete in time for summer.”

by Maria Brett

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