The latest data released by Halifax has revealed that detached houses were the most sought-after property types among home-movers in the last 12 months, accounting for 32% of sales – a sharp increase from the 25% it was ten years ago.
Kim Kinnaird, mortgages director at Halifax, commented: “The growing popularity of detached homes reflects a desire or need for more space. With many businesses continuing to embrace hybrid working, we’ve seen people take the opportunity to find homes that better suit their lifestyles in locations that might not have been practical with a daily commute to consider.
“It is also true that detached homes often come as a later step on the housing ladder for many and, when the opportunity arises, families will choose a home that gives them space to settle and grow over a longer period – a ‘forever home’, which will be a more flexible space for their changing needs and lifestyles.”
We’ve taken a look around some of our current favourite developments in Scotland and seen some great brand new detached homes for house-hunters to consider.
The ‘Morton’ from Barratt Homes at Calder Gardens
New detached homes for sale in North Lanarkshire
Barratt Homes’ Calder Gardens is near Coatbridge and currently has a range of three- and four-bedroom homes for sale, including several detached types. Our favourite is called the ‘Morton’, from £304,995. There are a few of these for sale, offering integral garage, open-plan kitchen/dining room, utility room and four double bedrooms (two with built-in wardrobes, one of those with en suite). Look out for some great offers on individual plots. Find out more about Calder Gardens.
David Wilson Homes has three- and four-bedroom houses for sale at DWH @ Torrance Park, near Motherwell and a 20-minute drive from Glasgow city centre. The ‘Ballater’, from £399,995, is ready to move into and comes with a saving of nearly £20,000. The spacious layout includes a utility room and a glazed bay off the kitchen/dining room, a lounge, study, four double bedrooms (one with en suite) and a bathroom with both tub and walk-in shower. Find out more about DWH @ Torrance Park.
New detached homes for sale in Fife
Westwood Park is a Keepmoat Homes development in Glenrothes with two-, three- and four-bedroom homes available starting at £189,000. Those living here are close to plenty of amenities, and families will appreciate the well-regarded local schools. From the current selection here, the ‘Huntly’, from £249,000, is an example of a three-bedroom detached house. Right now, there’s a great cashback and upgrade offer on Plot 152. On the ground floor are the lounge, the kitchen/diner, cloakroom and the integral single garage, while upstairs are the three good-sized bedrooms (one with en suite) and a bathroom. Find out more about Westwood Park.
Persimmon Homes is busy in Fife too, with two-, three- and four-bedroom properties currently for sale at Eden Woods, situated in Guardbridge, providing easy access to the coast and towns like St Andrews and Cupar. ‘The Aberlour’ starts at £276,000 and there are several examples of it on the market here. Coming with allocated parking or private driveway, this double-fronted home has a lounge and a dining room at the front, and a kitchen with French doors to the garden at the rear. Bedroom one comes with en suite, and the other three bedrooms are served by the family bathroom. Find out more about Eden Woods.
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The ‘Balmoral’ at Whiteland Coast from Barratt Homes
New detached home for sale in Aberdeenshire
Now over 90% sold, this development has some homes ready to move into and some big deals or buying schemes available on many of the remaining plots. Families will find a primary school just a short walk away. Here, the ‘Balmoral’ starts at £339,995 and comprises kitchen/dining family room, separate lounge, dedicated study, four comfortable bedrooms and single detached garage. Other detached home are also for sale here. Find out more about Whiteland Coast.
New detached home for sale in Angus
Within Mains Loan in Dundee, this Barratt Homes development has show homes opening imminently and will comprise three- and four-bedroom homes plus some apartments. Some will be ready to move into this summer/autumn. The ‘Glamis’ is one of the currently released types, and there are a couple available, starting from £304,995 and with a choice of offers including an LBTT or deposit contribution. With a single integral garage and private parking, this home has a lounge leading to kitchen/dining room, a laundry/utility room, en suite to bedroom one and bathroom for the other three bedrooms to share. Find out more about Keiller’s Rise.
New detached home for sale in Edinburgh
Barratt @ West Craigs, where starting prices range from £429,995 to £599,995, has a number of detached types among the three- and four-bedroom houses currently for sale. Just six miles north-west of the city centre, home here is within easy reach of local amenities too, and convenient for the Edinburgh City Bypass for journeys further afield. From £565,995, the ‘Campbell’ is our favourite here, with some substantial offers totalling over £30,000. On a corner plot with detached garage and driveway, both the lounge and kitchen/diner are dual aspect, and there’s also a utility room and four very comfortable double bedroom, one of which has an en suite shower room. Find out more about Barratt @ West Craigs.
‘The Leith’ at The Earls from Persimmon Homes
New detached home for sale in East Lothian
Under half-an-hour from Edinburgh (quicker by rail than road thanks to the nearby station) and within walking distance of the beach, The Earls is a Persimmon Homes scheme of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes to the newly created community of Blindwells, which will eventually comprise some 1,600 residences. Among the available brand new properties is ‘The Leith’, starting at £309,995, a four-bedroom house in a contemporary style with an integral single garage. There’s a lounge, a utility room off the kitchen/dining room, downstairs WC, upstairs family bathroom and the largest bedroom has an en suite. Find out more about The Earls.
New detached home for sale in Renfrewshire
DWH @ Dargavel Village in Bishopton and seen great success, now 80% sold but still offering a range of four-bedroom house types where residents can make the most of easy access to local shops, amenities, schools and the M8. The ‘Brora’, from £404,995, is a double-fronted design with private driveway and a southeast-facing garden. There’s a dual-aspect lounge, and the open-plan kitchen/dining room has a feature glazed bay with French doors to the outdoors, as well as a family bathroom upstairs and en suite to one of the four bedrooms. Find out more about DWH @ Dargavel Village.
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