The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Interior inspiration with Bancon
Bancon Homes’ newest show home will open its doors to visitors this weekend at its Monument View development in Inverurie.
The Thistle-style show home will provide housebuyers with an insight into the spacious family homes that are currently being developed at Monument View.
The semi-detached three-bedroom show home features some of the latest innovations in smart technology that will be included as standard in each of the homes at Monument View.
These features include HIVE heating control systems that allow buyers to access and control their heating systems on their phones from any location.
The homes at Monument View also feature high-speed broadband, USB sockets, energy saving light bulbs and white goods that use 25% less energy consumption and water, all ready to use as soon as buyers move in.
Dressed by interior designer Siân Woodfine from Marren Interiors in a colour palette of grey and mint green, the show home will inspire potential owners on how they could dress their new home using contemporary furnishings.
The distinctive threebedroom home boasts a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining room with French doors leading out to the garden.
With a separate living room and downstairs cloakroom to complete the ground floor, this home comprises a versatile and generous use of space for family life and entertaining.
Finished to high specification throughout, the Thistle-style home features a large family bathroom on the first floor and three well-proportioned bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes.
Jo Skinner, sales and marketing director at Bancon Homes, said: “We are delighted to launch the Thistle show home at Monument View, which showcases the first of our homes to feature HIVE and other smart technologies as standard.
“Families, downsizers and all housebuyers are invited this weekend to experience the immaculately dressed home and find out more about what the development has to offer.”
Located in one of the fastest growing towns in Europe and close to Aberdeen, Monument View is surrounded by beautiful views and open space and has a wealth of amenities on its doorstep. B arratt Homes’ Allan Park development has now welcomed its first residents, marking a new milestone for the new Cove Bay site.
To celebrate, the Homes for Scotland Housebuilder of the Year has launched a new release of twobedroom apartments and three-bedroom homes.
This includes the popular Moorhouse – a two-bedroom apartment available from just £192,995 – and the Forbes – a spacious three-bedroom terraced property with prices starting
Jo added: “Inverurie attracts young people and families from across the north-east and the residents who have already settled into Monument View at just £209,995. Located on the south-east edge of Aberdeen, Allan Park, Cove, offers residents an elevated sea view just five minutes from the city centre.
Cove itself is a wellestablished community with ample schooling, community amenities, shops and transport links.
Mike Cowie, sales and marketing director, Barratt North Scotland, said: “Allan Park was immediately very popular with locals, first-time buyers and city professionals alike, because are now enjoying the town’s local restaurants, boutique shops and a variety of outdoor activities.”
A private preview of the show home is being held of the five-star quality and coastal lifestyle on offer at the development.
“Welcoming our first residents into their new homes at the site has been especially rewarding.
“Everyone in and around Cove has watched the site’s transformation into an attractive, modern development, and with works progressing well we look forward to welcoming even more residents to this thriving community.”
Located on the former grounds of the historic Cove Rangers football stadium, on Friday for invited professionals, including local estate agents and solicitors.
Prices at Monument View currently start at £249,995. Allan Park offers a range of three-bedroom homes and two-bedroom apartments in the lovely and popular coastal town, Cove.
Prices at Allan Park start at £192,995.
Barratt Homes’ show home at Allan Park is open Mon 12pm-5.30pm and Thurs to Sunday 10am5.30pm.
■ For more information, call 0844 334 8173 or visit www.barratthomes.co.uk/ new-homes/aberdeen-city/ H719601-Allan-Park