30 Jan 2008
Award winning housebuilders Applecross are reporting an increased demand from Edinburgh city dwellers who are upping sticks and going country.
The new ‘must have’ is your own front door and homeowners who are fed up with tenement living are being attracted to Eskbridge, Applecross’ new riverside hamlet.
Located just nine miles south of Edinburgh, Eskbridge offers all the benefits of country living yet is still close enough to commute easily to the city and enjoy the fun aspects of city life.
The properties are being snapped up by professional couples attracted by the prospect of acquiring a house rather than a flat for very similar prices. With the increasing interest in all things foody and eco-living, the prospect of a garden, vegetable patch and even the thought of composting are all becoming big plus points for this type of buyer.
The Eskbridge site formerly housed Scotland’s first cotton mill and so Applecross has used aspects of mill architecture to add character to the site. There are 77 properties centred around a no-through road which helps create a safe, peaceful environment and a community feel. There is a variety of types of property including apartments, semi detached, detached and terraced homes. The nearby River Esk offers easy access to river walks and cycle paths and there is a wide range of leisure facilities and other amenities in Penicuik.
Three bedroom terraced ‘Thirlestane’ homes are available from £230,000, and feature a main sitting room and dining room with French doors leading to a split level landscaped garden. A stylish contemporary kitchen has a separate laundry and all appliances are included in the price. The upstairs accommodates three bedrooms with the master bedroom having an ensuite. There is also a spacious family bathroom. Fitted wardrobes in all the bedrooms provide lots of storage space.
Lianne Bootland, Head of Sales at Applecross (Group) said: “Eskbridge is proving very popular with professional couples looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life whilst still having easy access to Edinburgh and the City By-pass.
There are also a number of attractive 4-bedroom houses available from £335,000.