Downsizing For A New Chapter In Aberdeen

A family’s housing needs change over time. That’s exactly what happened to Amanda Gotch and her husband Brian who have grown-up children who have left for work and education, leaving their family home feeling a little too large.

Having lived in a large property for the last 21 years it was time for a change, and for the next chapter of their lives, the couple have moved somewhere more convenient for them; Aberdeen city centre.

Top of the list when searching for their new home was location. Amanda says: “My husband and I both work in Aberdeen; I work at the local hospital and my husband works for a financial service company. The location of Barratt Homes’ Westburn Gardens development is perfect for us both to walk to work, and the apartments were just what we were looking for to downsize.

“Location was so important to us. We wanted to buy a property that would require minimal upkeep but catered to our needs of being central to our work and to the city. We had previously spent a lot of time commuting to and from work and really wanted that time back.”

There are a number of benefits for homeowners in returning to urban centres, especially as so many of them, including Westburn Gardens, have adopted a unique village feel.

It was the city centre location along with Barratt Homes’ reputation for quality that led Amanda and Brian to purchase their two-bedroom apartment within the idyllic Westburn Gardens development. Now, the couple have swapped the commute for a 15-minute walk through the parks of Aberdeen, taking them to the heart of the city and the many bars, restaurants and activities on offer. The move has provided a new lease of life, with everything for city living within easy reach.

Although downsizing to a smaller property, the open-plan style of the apartment means that Amanda and Brian feel they haven’t given up any space, and with greenery aplenty surrounding the development, the chance to enjoy the outdoors is still on their doorstep.

Even with a national lockdown to contend with, the buying process was smooth for the Gotches. Amanda adds: “We were in lockdown for the whole process so we weren't sure how this was going to go, but we really didn't need to worry. We were kept up to date by both our Barratt Homes sales advisor and our solicitor, and when we did need to meet people physically on the day we were shown around the apartment, it was all done very safely. The whole experience has been great, with minimal complications.”

For those considering a change, Barratt Homes at Westburn Gardens offers impressive apartments with lift access and private parking set in a historic city centre location. With cool, contemporary designs and cleverly considered living spaces, it’s particularly popular with professionals and families.  A wide range of one- and two-bedroom apartments are currently available, with earlier phases of homes, townhouses and renovated apartments now sold out.

Prices at Westburn Gardens start at £149,995 with incentives available for qualifying buyers, including a choice of Part Exchange, a 5% deposit boost or key worker deposit contributions on selected plots.

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