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Ashbrae in Newton Mearns offers over-55s luxury, hassle-free life

Showhomes provide a glimpse into what life could be like in that particular house type or development before taking the plunge.

Here, we look at some of the latest showhomes to throw open their doors, whether you’re after a forever family home or want to downsize. RAVEN’S CLIFF GARDENS, MOTHERWELL Taylor Wimpey has two new showhomes for potential buyers to peruse at this development at the former Ravenscraig steelworks.

The larger of the pair – the Hume fourbedroom detached – mixes neutral tones with bold highlights of French navy, turquoise blues, greens and ochre to create a stylish home.

The large open-plan kitchen has a sleek high-gloss finish and black granite work surface, with French doors leading to the rear garden.

Upstairs are four bedrooms, including the master bedroom with en suite, while the Jack and Jill ensuite for bedrooms two and three is a practical addition to the family home.

Next door is the Fraser four-bedroom detached, which boasts a contemporary open-plan kitchen and dining area, as well as a lounge to the front of the home.

There are four good-sized bedrooms upstairs, including the master bedroom which has been decorated with accents of canary yellow.

The development is part of the wider Ravenscraig masterplan and forms part of a multi-million pound regeneration programme, including shops, schools, parks, leisure facilities and improved transport links. Raven’s Cliff Gardens offers a range of two, three and four bedroom homes with prices ranging from £162,000 for the Baxter three-bedroom end terrace up to £250,000 for the Hume fourbedroom detached. l Find out more at www.taylorwimpey.co.uk or call 01698 537167. If you’re aged 55 or over and looking for a stylish home to enjoy your retirement years, McCarthy & Stone could have the answer. Prospective buyers can now visit the much-anticipated Lifestyle Living show complex at the Ashbrae development and see what’s on offer.

There’s also a £10,000 early bird cash discount available across all apartments for a limited time.

As well as 30 two-bedroom apartments, Ashbrae features a lift to all floors, a secure video entry system, concierge, and landscaped gardens, as well as allocated car parking.

Services such as window cleaning, communal space maintenance and buildings insurance will also be included, giving homeowners the ultimate peace of mind as well as convenience.

Prices start from £294,000 and each apartment includes either a private balcony or terrace, while an open-plan fitted kitchen with integrated Neff appliances is a key feature in each property.

Walk-in wardrobes, double-glazing, and natural floor coverings in both the bathroom and