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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Part Exchange Offers a Quick Way to Move

April 6 2011

In the current property market, many would-be house buyers are being put off moving due to the stress of selling their existing home. However, an easy solution for buyers wishing to upgrade into new-build homes in Scotland is a part exchange scheme, available from many house builders across Scotland. Part exchange means that when the buyer purchases a new property, the house builder will in turn buy  their old house as part payment towards their new home.

Being able to benefit from such schemes is just one of the many advantages of buying a new-build property and part exchange has proven to be a popular incentive for those longing to make a quick and hassle-free move.

Part exchange has several benefits to the buyer: there is no chain, therefore no concerns about someone pulling out of a sale; there are no estate agents’ fees to pay; the stress of selling a house is eradicated and the buyer can often stay in their existing home until the new one is ready to move into, as the purchases are co-ordinated to go through at the same time, meaning there are no expensive bridging costs to be paid.

Highfields View from Stewart Milne Homes

The 5-bed 'Malborough' house starts at £355,000 at Highfields View but is available via part exchange from Stewart Milne Homes

Stewart Milne Homes is currently offering a ‘Sell Your Home in Five Days’ plan to buyers at Highfields View in Dunblane. The development includes a variety of property types such as two-bedroom apartments, four-bedroom townhouses and five-bedroom detached villas, with prices starting from £171,000. Stewart Milne Homes promises to make an offer on the buyer’s existing home within the five-day period and will also liaise with solicitors to make sure both sales go ahead simultaneously.

There are only three plots still available with part exchange at Silver Meadow from David Wilson Homes.  Situated in Prestonpans, the development enjoys an attractive coastal setting to the east of Edinburgh, within easy commuting distance to the capital. The ‘Direlton’ home type is priced from £184,995.  The townhouse boasts three bedrooms, one with en-suite, a study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and an allocated parking space.

Baron's Grange from CALA Homes

The 'Melville' 5-bed home is one of the family home styles covered by CALA Homes' part exchange scheme at Baron's Grange

Part exchange is also offered at CALA Homes‘ Baron’s Grange development in Motherwell. Three property types  - the ‘Lewis,’ ‘Melville’ and ‘Kennedy’ -are available through the scheme.  Each is a detached five-bedroom home with prices starting at £375,000.  All of these house types include fitted wardrobes to all bedrooms, with two bedrooms benefiting from en-suite facilities. Downstairs, an open-plan kitchen/family room, separate lounge and dining room provide a flexible layout ideal for family life and/or entertaining.

Bellway Homes’ Potteries development in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire has a part exchange plan available on two of its house types. The semi-detached three-bedroom ‘Rothesay’ has a driveway and rear garden and is priced from £135,995. The ‘Nairn’ is a four-bedroom detached house with a price tag of £169,995.  Features include a utility room, en-suite facilities to the master bedroom and an integral garage.

by Maria Brett

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Edinburgh Based Workers have the Pick of Commuter Towns

March 23 2011

According to the last census, around 85,000 people regularly commute from towns and villages around Edinburgh to work in the city. While many people love the convenience of living close to their workplace, for others new homes for sale in Edinburgh hold little appeal and it is preferable instead to find a property away from the hustle and bustle of city life and commute.

The reasons for this are numerous and include remaining close to family and friends, preferring to live in a rural area to raise children and enjoy the open air and the general belief that it is possible to get more for your money outwith a major city. Many new-build developments in areas such as Fife, Lothian and the Borders offer a chance to live away from the hectic city yet are within an hour’s drive of the Scottish capital.

Woodmill Gardens from Stewart Milne Homes

Woodmill Gardens in Dunfermline from Stewart Milne Homes comprises a range of property types, a perfect place from which to commute to Edinburgh in under an hour

Situated in Dunfermline, Woodmill Gardens offers a collection of two-bedroom apartments and three-, four- and five-bedroom detached houses. Its motorway and rail links to Edinburgh make the development a handy choice for commuters. Features on this Stewart Milne Homes scheme include utility rooms, French doors leading out into the rear garden, appealing bay windows in the living room and a master bedroom with en-suite facilities and a walk-in wardrobe. Just one house type remains for sale at this popular development, The ‘Newburgh’ four-bedroom detached villa design, which is priced at £235,000.

Only a handful properties remain available at the David Wilson Homes Barbachlaw development in Wallyford, Musselburgh. Priced from £249,995, the home styles here have been designed with family living in mind. Features on some of the last few properties include open-plan kitchen/breakfasting areas, utility rooms, studies, a dressing room to the master bedroom suite and a double garage. The coastal town provides a gorgeously scenic location to enjoy the weekend in yet still be close to the city for the Monday to Friday commute.

Forest Park from CALA Homes

Forest Park is an exclusive development of luxury homes in Peebles from CALA Homes, priced from £685,000

CALA Homes‘ Forest Park development in Peebles has a luxurious selection of four- and five-bedroom family homes on offer. Nestled in the Tweed Valley, the area has a peaceful feel to it and is renowned for the quality of its salmon fishing, yet it’s just around a 50 minute drive from Edinburgh’s city centre. The generously proportioned homes at Forest Park start from £685,000, with features including dressing rooms, en-suites, conservatories, landscaped gardens and spacious open-plan family living areas.

Barratt Homes has recently launched The Beeches in Kirkliston, a new development of three- to six- bedroom properties priced from £229,995. Among the range of house types on offer at the development, highlights include the open-plan living/dining area that is perfect for everyday family life and informal entertaining, en-suite facilities to the master bedroom, the luxury of a dressing room to some master bedroom suites and integral garages.

Miller Homes’ Liberty Park in Wester Inch at Bathgate forms part of a new village development situated on the outskirts of the historic market town. Prices at the scheme start at £117,995 for a two-bedroom apartment with parking space. A new primary school has recently been built for children living in the village,  and families moving to the area can make the most of the sense of community that is quickly developing. A 24-hour supermarket close by, as well as a railway station and nearby motorway links, make Wester Inch a great option for commuters with busy family lifestyles.

by Maria Brett

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Central Scotland new homes

February 1 2011

Having seen its fair share of battles over the years, Central Scotland is immersed in history. Landmarks such as Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument are testament to the area’s dramatic past but the region is also known for its forward-thinking, shown by innovations such as The Falkirk Wheel, the world’s first rotating boat lift.

For shopaholics the Central Scotland area is a terrific place to buy a new home, with a variety of high street stores and independent boutiques lining the streets. Leisure facilities are of a high quality too and there are almost endless walking and cycling routes in the region. Consequently, numerous new homes developments are underway in the area.

Kinnaird Gardens from CALA Homes

This 5-bed 'Kennedy' detached home at CALA Homes' Kinnaird Gardens is £342,000, now available with part exchange, £10,000 cashback and Stamp Duty and legal fees paid

CALA Homes’ Kinnaird Gardens development in Larbert has something to suit everyone.  The development comprises a range of home styles from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom townhouses and five-bedroom detached villas.  Features include individually designed kitchens with integrated appliances, Laufen bathrooms and integral garages. Prices start at £199,950, with current offers of part exchange, Stamp Duty paid and even £10,000 cash back available on selected plots from the developer.

David Wilson Homes’ new development in Maddiston offers three-bedroom townhouses and four-bedroom detached villas, a few minutes’ drive from the M9. Homes at The Meadows are priced from £189,995 and features on the range of designs include breakfast rooms, garages and en-suite facilities. Part exchange is offered on selected plots.

Stirling Waterfront from Bett Homes

Contemporary design makes apartments at Bett Homes' Stirling Waterfront, from £126,995, appealing to young professional buyers

Located on the banks of the River Forth, Bett Homes’ Stirling Waterfront development boasts an array of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with a contemporary edge, perfect for the young professional commuting to Glasgow or Edinburgh. Prices at the development start at £126,995.

Set in the heart of Stirling, the Strathallan Park development from Stewart Milne Homes offers two styles of  detached house, each with four bedrooms. Priced from £265,000, the homes include French doors to the garden, a utility room, en-suite facilities and built-in wardrobes. Anyone saving up a large deposit should enquire about the 90% mortgage on offer at the development through the housebuilder, subject to status.

Ochilview from Barratt Homes

The 'Ascot' 4-bed detached house at Ochilview includes a garage, study and 2 en-suite bedrooms in its £229,995 price tag

With easy access to both the M8 and M9, Barratt Homes’ Ochilview development in Maddiston is ideal for commuters and also close to Falkirk town centre. Ochilview consists of four- and five-bedroom semi-detached and detached homes with the emphasis on family living.  Prices start from £179,995.

Allanwater Homes’ Alloa Park development on the outskirts of Alloa is close to Stirling city centre yet enjoys a rural setting with striking views of the Clackmannan Tower and the River Forth. Prices start from £124,995 and the homes on offer range from two-bedroom terraced homes to five-bedroom detached houses. There a Deposit Match offer on all reservations made in January. The House of the Month, a four-bedroom villa with a list price of £199,000, is available at an up-front price of £159,200 under the company’s shared equity scheme and also comes with Stamp Duty and legal fees paid and turf and carpets included.

The housebuilder is offering its 80%/20% equity share scheme on many plots at this scheme, great news if you’re looking for affordable new homes in Alloa.

The historic town of Denny is home to Ogilvie Homes’ Stoneybrae development. Located 30 minutes away from both Edinburgh and Glasgow, it’s an area that is perfect for commuters. House types available include a selection of two-bedroom cottage flats as well as three- and four-bedroom detached villas. Prices start from £115,000, with special offers from the housebuilder until the end of January.

by Maria Brett

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