Creating a new community

At times, it’s easy to get the impression that all everyhomeowner wants is more hightech appliances for their abode, but that’s simply not the case. In fact, as a new survey has revealed, it’s traditional things likehavinga home in an area with a strong sense of community, easy access to local amenities, good transport links and a nice view, that really matters.

According to theOffice of National Statistics having strong Wi-Fi connection and hi-tech kitchen appliances were not people’s main priorities when searching for their dream home, but a good interior and exterior layout and overall appearance of the house was important. Surprisingly only 11% of those who took part in a survey wanted strong Wi-Fi connection and a mere 5% l o o ked for a power shower.

Unsurprisingly it revealed that there is a huge demand for a sense of community with easy access to local amenities and transport links regarded as significant while most people were also concerned about energy saving features. This shows a shift of mood from the desire for modcons to homes with a positive environmental impact and, subsequently, lower bills.

Carolanne Dieleman from the Stewart Milne Group, said: “This research has supported the ethos of Stewart Milne Homes which is to focus on creating new communities with green space and quality homes that attract buyers who are looking for a good quality of life for themselves and their families. Our award-winning architects understand the importance of creating great places to live and we combine the surroundings and environment with intelligently designedhomesthat blend with each local area.”

Stewart Milne Homes is creating a new community at Countesswells in Aberdeen where new homeowners can live life to the full. The highly sought after location will see 3,000 new homes across individually designed neighbourhoods which will meet the needs andaspirations of everyone from first time buyers and couples starting out to growing families and those who are downsizing.

With abundant green spaces at its heart, including a large central park, woodland trails, tree-lined streets, cycle paths and horse trails, Countesswells offers a variety of leisure, social and sporting opportunities.

Stewart Milne Homes has a range of highly sought after developments across Scotland and each development has its own distinctive character but each and every property shares the high level of specification and exacting attention todetailonwhich the leading housebuilder has built its reputation.

Contact: www.stewart milnehomes.com