No stress country living

Tue, Mar 27th 2007, 11:00

Having a rural landscape on the doorstep, whilst remaining near enough to the city action is at the top of many home buyers’ wish lists - but one house builder can make this dream a reality in Lanark.

Right on the edge of the South Lanarkshire countryside, Heather Lea, from Redrow Homes, is the perfect location for those who want a home away from the stresses of modern day life.

At this choice development of 73 homes, there is a wide variety of property types on offer, including much sought-after bungalows, traditional two-storey houses and homes arranged over three floors, offering flexible living space to suit most lifestyles.

Diana Newton, sales director for Redrow Homes (Scotland) says: “The picturesque location of Heather Lea has made it a really desirable place to live, and the range of homes available is appealing to all types of buyer, from young professionals and families, right up to retirees and downsizers – all wanting the convenience of a new build and who deserve the quality of life available in this semi-rural setting without sacrificing access to the city and all its attractions.”

Amongst the properties currently available are two styles of three-bedroom bungalows, the Victoria and the Astor.

The spacious Victoria, currently priced from £212,500, not only boasts a separate dining room, but also a valuable utility room that allows you to shut the door on washday matters. The master bedroom comes complete with en-suite shower room and fitted wardrobes as standard. A single garage is included in the price.

The Astor, currently from £191,000, has a spacious lounge and dining room to the front of the property, with attractive bay windows. Despite its affordable price, this property has the benefit of en-suite facilities to the master bedroom and a single garage, demonstrating excellent value for money for all new home buyers.

Diana says: “There’s a common misconception that bungalows are only purchased by the retirement sector. And whilst they are certainly a great choice for mature buyers who want everything on one level, bungalows also make wonderful family homes. Young families with newborns can have extra peace of mind knowing that their new additions are close by on the same floor.

“For these reasons, there’s a great deal of interest in both designs and for buyers who can move quickly, we’re offering an incentive on selected plots for a limited amount of time.”

Located in the beautiful lower Clyde Valley, Heather Lea in Lanark is located 27 miles from Glasgow and 34 miles from Edinburgh. The town has a strong agricultural tradition and is home to one of Scotland’s busiest farming markets. The easily reached M74, M73 and M8 offer convenient commuting and there is a regular train service from the town centre station to both Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Redrow’s development is on the edge of the town, overlooking beautiful open countryside, and is just a leisurely stroll from the Falls of Clyde and very close to Lanark Loch beauty spot, which is popular among local anglers and walkers.

For more information on Heather Lea, please visit the development, off Hyndford Road, Lanark open daily from 10am-5.30pm, call 0845 676 0509.