Gems of contemporary living
Developments in quiet rural areas with quick links to the Capital offer the best of both worlds
UK housebuilder Dandara’s latest developments in Edinburgh and the Lothians offer unique country-meets-city living with a range of stylish homes to suit all lifestyles.
ESKBANK GARDENS, DALKEITH
Located in the popular suburb of Eskbank in Dalkeith, Eskbank Gardens is Dandara’s newest development to the Lothians.
Now available, the Drum is a contemporary four-bedroom home with living space across three floors. Ideal for growing families, the ground floor has a large lounge with double doors leading to an open-plan kitchendining space. The first floor features two stunning double ensuite bedrooms, with the principal bedroom also benefitting from a walk-in wardrobe. There are two further double bedrooms and a modern shower room on the second floor. The new showhome is open for viewings by appointment only. Prices start from £489,950.
Lisa Archibald, Dandara’s regional sales manager, says: “Eskbank Gardens offers homebuyers a great range of homes in a superb location. This new community really offers the best of both worlds – beautiful surroundings and the convenience of a short drive to the cosmopolitan centre of Edinburgh.”
ASHGROVE, STRAITON
Tucked away in a leafy location adjacent to the May Burn in Straiton, Ashgrove offers a choice of three, four and five-bedroom homes.
The recently released Alder is a stunning four-bedroom semidetached or terrace home with living accommodation over three storeys. The ground floor features a dual-aspect open plan living-dining-kitchen area with plenty of natural light. The first floor accommodates two double bedrooms, one single bedroom and a generous family bathroom. The spacious principal bedroom suite occupies the whole of the top floor and comes complete with a dressing area and ensuite shower room. Prices start from £379,950.
For those looking for maximum space, the Yew is a five-bedroom detached home with an integral garage. The comfortable lounge has double doors opening into a superb open-plan kitchen-dining room, providing a perfect space to entertain friends or family. Upstairs, there are five double bedrooms with bedrooms one and two both benefitting from walk-in wardrobes and ensuite shower rooms. A contemporary family bathroom and practical storage space are located off the landing. The showhome is open for viewings by appointment only. Prices start from £509,950.
Lisa Archibald adds: “Ashgrove is ideally suited for 21st-century living with a range of stylish homes and all the amenities you would need on your doorstep. It’s also within easy reach of Edinburgh City bypass and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.”
BARLEY BRAE, NORTH BERWICK
Nestled in the landscape of East Lothian, Barley Brae is a beautiful development of three, four and fivebedroom homes.
The popular Ash 3 is perfect for young families. The modern openplan living-dining-kitchen area has french doors providing access to the rear garden, while upstairs there are three comfortable double bedrooms. The principal bedroom features fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. Prices start from £320,000, with only a few remaining.
The Laurel four-bedroom detached home, which has a detached garage, is popular with growing families. The ground floor lounge has double doors leading to the stylish open-plan kitchendining area. The study to the front of the property provides a quiet space for home workers. The first floor has three double bedrooms and one single. Bedroom one benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. The showhome is open for viewings by appointment only. Prices start from £499,950. Only two homes remain of this popular style on the development.
Lisa Archibald says: “Barley Brae is a highly sought-after community with an abundance of amenities on your doorstep and schools within a two-mile radius. The local train station is also within walking distance so residents can be in Edinburgh city centre in just 30 minutes. The popular development has limited availability, so contact us today to find your dream home.”
Buyers can currently take advantage of Dandara’s new Home Exchange scheme which removes all the stress of selling your home with no selling fees to pay. With the recent land and buildings transaction tax holiday which extends to March 2021, it’s an ideal time to buy your dream home.
In addition to offering awardwinning design and build quality, Dandara’s new properties are highly insulated and fitted with thermally and acoustically efficient double-glazed UPVC windows as standard.
All properties are highly energy efficient with photovoltaic panels offering renewable energy, and central heating and hot water provided by energy-efficient, gasfired boiler systems, which can make Dandara homes up to 50 per cent cheaper to run than a Victorian property.
For more information, please telephone 0131-342 3040 or visit www.dandara.com
Barley Brae is a highly sought-after community with an abundance of amenities on your doorstep