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Grand Eagles Top investment opportunities at The Orchard
SITUATED in its own private enclave by the Ruthven Water, and offering occupants a secure gated community, The Orchard is the latest phase of development at Grand Eagles in Auchterarder. Currently offering superb two and three bedroom lodges from some of the UK’s finest suppliers, such as Pemberton, Wessex and Atlas, for both holiday home and investment purposes, The Orchard enjoys a fibre optic broadband connection, and is situated just minutes away from the centre of Auchterarder. With its many independent shops, delis, boutiques, and restaurants, not to mention Gleneagles, Auchterarder is a highly sought after destination and is one of only a few Scottish towns that has free broadband for all.
Buyers can currently choose from a top class selection of fully furnished and decorated two and three bedroom lodges, including several at special prices. These include the two bedroom Pemberton Rivendale lodge now at £159,000, and the two bedroom Atlas Ovation, now only £95,000, reduced from £115,000.
Luxury lodge living is taken to a new level at The Orchard, with lodges complete with luxury kitchens fully fitted with integrated appliances. All blinds, soft furnishings, lighting, fireplaces and wall mounted Some owners have bought two of these turnkey lodges to use for both holidays and a £15k per year income TVs are also included in these turnkey properties. Many have full sized baths as well as showers, and include master bedrooms with en-suites and dressing areas. All lodges also have generous storage space.
Outside, a craftsman finish by The Orchard’s in-house team sees heritage stone walls and patios adding a stunning finishing touch. Lodges have their own driveways big enough to house a couple of cars. Overall, The Orchard has been beautifully landscaped to offer a truly desirable location. Buying a new lodge guarantees the owners a rental income of a minimum of £15,000 in the first year (yield of approximately 18.5 per cent per annum). Or the lodge can be enjoyed as a holiday home, and is ideally placed for walking, golfing and fishing.
Bill Stewart is the owner and Senior Sales Manager at The Orchard, Grand Eagles. He said: “The Orchard is looking fantastic, with a number of luxury lodges remaining for sale in this current phase. We are happy to offer selected plots such as the Rivendale and Ovation at specially reduced prices as we are justifiably proud of the development and what we have created here – another new and exclusive holiday community in Auchterarder which is highly desirable, and highly investable. The guaranteed rental income of £15k in year one is an unbeatable proposition, offering investors a chance to make their money work harder for them.”
Continued Bill Stewart: “The two lodges are available now in turnkey condition, in time for the summer season. We have investors owning more than one lodge in phase one at Grand Eagles, and it looks like The Orchard may well go the same way.”
To find out more, call park owner Bill Stewart of Stewarts Leisure Parks Ltd at the head office on 01764 684 518.