West 1 - Stewart Milne

West 1 Kingswells

A selection of 1 and 2 bedroom terraced homes

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Nothing beats coming home to West 1 Located to the west of Aberdeen and occupying an inviting rural setting, Stewart Milne Homes’ latest collection of homes is situated in a residential area of Aberdeen, known locally as the village of Kingswells.

You benefit from the convenience of city living, but in the country. From easy access to the city, to the myriad of walks and country trails on your doorstep, West 1 is an ideal place to call home.

At Stewart Milne Homes, we never forget that a home isn’t just where you live, it’s how you live. And that moving to a new home is a fresh, exciting start - and often one of life’s most inspiring moments.

That’s why this brochure includes not only the details you’d expect - sizes, specifications and styles - but also something of the life you’ll live at West 1.

After all, this isn’t a sales brochure.

This is your new home.

Your new location We’re building at West 1 for a simple reason: the area’s perfect for enjoying life to the full.

The setting West 1 is designed to make the most of its beautiful surroundings.

It is nestled between the rolling hills and the old village of Kingswells, but just a few miles from the heart of the City of Aberdeen. West 1 has the feeling of a peaceful, safe and secure environment.

This is something special – be part of it.

Living Life Community is at the heart of West 1. As Kingswells is a well established residential area, with a varied mix of homestyles. Over the years the village has been planned with plenty of greenspaces and landscaped features.

And, there are many paths and walkways designed for cycling, jogging or just a leisurely stroll.

There are even areas suitable for horse-riding, with several DIY livery stables in close proximity to Kingswells.

Webster Park in Kingswells, has a 5-a-side football pitch available for hire, so you and friends can enjoy having a kick-about. Kingswells is also linked by an attractive boardwalk to Dobbies Garden World, which rewards runners, and walkers, with a good place to stop for a refreshing drink in one of the restaurants.

You’re close to an abundance of golf courses; Westhill Golf Course, Craibstone Golf Course and Hazlehead Golf Course and Park. Royal Deeside is not too far away for that perfect day out. For the more adventurous, just 7 miles from Kingswells is the Loch of Skene, where there is a local sailing club, or for those who seek a real thrill there’s the new Go-Ape centre at Crathes Castle, just 10 miles from Kingswells, where you can abseil and climb through the tree canopies until your hearts content.

Kingswells boasts a purpose built village centre with parking, which has a well used local cooperative, a pharmacy with a post office within, a vet practice, two fast-food takeaways and a local hairdresser and beauty salon. There is also a very active community centre, offering a host of events, clubs and sporting facilities.

Shopping The West End of Aberdeen is a hop away with its upmarket restaurants and bars. The city centre offers a wide array of national high street stores found in the main shopping areas around Union Street and boasts three main shopping centres; the Bon Accord and St Nicholas Centre, Union Square and The Academy, as well as a wide range of unique and boutique shops.

The Kingswells park’n’ride provides excellent transport link to the city centre and Aberdeen train station. There is even a regular bus service to the airport directly from Kingswells.

West 1 is as exciting or as relaxing as you want to make it.

Make West 1 the place to call your home.

Neighbouring towns include: Aberdeen Westhill Dundee Edinburgh Glasgow Inverness

5 miles 4 miles 69 miles 135 miles 150 miles 107 miles

We provide general information regarding the surrounding area, its facilities and communications. The information above is given for guidance only and does not represent any recommendation or guarantee of availbility of services. At the time of going to press this information was correct to the best of our knowledge.

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Your new home Within West 1, we’re creating an exclusive collection of individually designed homes.

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West 1 has been designed by our award winning design team, whose work has gained recognition and awards for its design approach.

Our commitment The layout has been designed around the unique character of the existing space with a well established tree lined landscape along the west side of the development, with views across the area to the old village of Kingswells and the open fields beyond.

The existing trees will be incorporated by Stewart Milne Homes and our plans include sympathetic landscaping around the development with the creation of an informal play area and additional areas of tree planting.

The development has been designed to ensure views and, from the alignment of the roads to the position of the homes, you are constantly reminded of the country side views.

Planting throughout the development will ensure a unique character from the very outset.

You’ll find cleverly designed interiors, stunning kitchens and attractive exteriors to suit buyers from young couples starting out to professionals.

The homes at West 1, Kingswells are part of our exclusive Woodlands collection and comprise a choice of one and two bedroom terraced homes.

Our architects have designed each home to meet the priorities and aspirations of homeowners.

Our quality At Stewart Milne Homes, we pride ourselves on building innovative and high quality homes. Each home is quality checked at various stages of its build and inspected by the National House Building Council.

We use a high level of specification in materials, and apply superior craftsmanship. In particular, we build to exacting standards, and create homes that are long-lasting.

Through the use of traditional village principles of lanes, streets and tree lined avenues, we offer the benefits of living in a quality contemporary home underpinned by the traditional values that has created many of our historic towns and conservation areas.

All our homes come with a 10 year warranty, giving you peace of mind.

Buying a home at West 1 gives you the reassurance of long lasting value and peace of mind. We design all our homes to be stylish and to meet the needs of modern living.

We ensure the highest quality finishes inside and out and all our fittings are premium quality, in keeping with your expectations.

Your surroundings Helping you feel right at home.

When you’re choosing your new home, you’ll want to see where it’s positioned in relation to the rest of its surroundings.

The maps and images on the following pages will help you to see how your home fits into its surroundings and how your new community will grow around you.

On the next few pages, you’ll see the full choice of homes available within the development, with maps and floor plans to help you visualise the range of spaces available – ensuring that your ideal home is exactly what you want.

The floor plans in this brochure show approximate dimensions for each room, of a typical house of its type. The dimensions for any specific house may vary, within NHBC guidelines, because each house is built individually and the precise internal finishes may not always be the same. The maximum room sizes stated apply to both imperial and metric dimensions. Please note that some properties are built handed (mirror image) to those shown. Door, window and elevational treatments may vary to provide interest within the development. Please ask us for details of the specification of your chosen home and the technical specification, heating and electrical layout drawings which may have changed since this brochure was printed. Details are for guidance only and do not constitute a part of any contract, nor do they constitute an offer. While the particulars have been prepared with care and are believed to be accurate, no liability for any errors or omissions therein or the consequences thereof will be accepted by Stewart Milne Group.

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This development plan is for illustration purposes only. The layout is not to scale and is an indication only of the relative positions of properties and landscaping. A more detailed plan is available at our marketing suite at the development, please ask for details. While the particulars have been prepared with care and are believed to be accurate, no liability for any errors or omissions therein or the consequences thereof will be accepted by Stewart Milne Group. Please note that the development plan was drawn before building started on site. Whilst it is always our intention to build in accordance with this plan, there are occasions when boundaries and layouts may change as the development proceeds. Please check the details of your chosen plot with our Sales Consultant when you are making your reservation. The deed plan will be sent directly to your solicitors and should be inspected by you.

Step inside Embark on a journey to discover the home you’ve always wanted.

At West 1 we’ve created three different styles of home for you to choose from. They’ve been designed to provide flexible accommodation that suits the ever-changing needs of modern living, with well-planned living areas combined with high specification kitchens that have integrated appliances and an excellent choice of styles.

In addition, our homes are designed to be energy efficient with excellent insulation, ensuring comfortable temperatures throughout and reducing your energy bills, compared to second hand properties.

The following will provide you with a summary of the specification you can expect in your new home.

When you reserve your home early, you can personalise your home with a range of choices including selecting your kitchen and bathroom styles. If you would like a more detailed specification of any of our homes, please get in touch, we’d be happy to help.

*Choices are subject to build program. Information is correct at time of going to print, but is subject to change. For more information, please speak to one of our team of Sales Consultants. The specification included in this brochure or included in the leaflet which accompanies this brochure gives a general specification applicable to this development. Please check the specification relating to the individual plot you have chosen, with our Sales Consultant at the time of reservation.

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The inside story Let’s start in the kitchen. Firstly, the open plan kitchen is

Safety is always a priority - all homes at West 1 come

about people - we know there’s no better place to gather

complete with a mains smoke detector (and battery back-up

together and eat with family and friends. It’s the true heart of

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any home. So you can be sure that ours are well equipped and cleverly designed to maximise space.

And secondly, your kitchen must have the wow factor. We offer a range of contemporary kitchens, where you can choose from a wide selection of kitchen doors styles, handle types and worktops*. Kitchens include stainless steel gas hob, built in/under single oven integrated appliances. The kitchen is the heart of your home so ours are designed to suit you.

Your bedroom(s) are light and airy. All master bedrooms offer either luxury walk-in wardrobes, or fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors and shelving. We also provide a TV and telephone outlet for those cosy nights in.

Your bathrooms offer a choice of co-ordinating tiling too.

We also make sure that the internal decoration suits you.

You’ve told us that you want your new home to be neutral, so you can stamp your individuality on each room. We paint every home in magnolia, with ceilings and internal woodwork in brilliant white. Doors throughout your home are panel styled and feature chrome lever handles.

A new home has many other advantages over secondhand. Energy efficiency is maximised with double glazing (and the added safety feature of locks to all ground floor windows that open), loft insulation and gas fired central heating for lower bills.

We provide plenty of electrical sockets in your new home for all your gadgets, along with the TV outlet and BT point adjacent for cable/satellite TV.

And the outside story We know that the outside space of a home is just as important to you as the inside space. So our commitment to giving you the perfect living environment is equally focused here.

Front doors are pre-finished GRP panelled doors with a smooth finish in white and a three point locking system and chrome ironmongery.

We finish your home with white PVCu frames and sealed double glazed units, with the added safety feature of locks to all ground floor windows that open.

The garden to the front of your home will be landscaped ready to enjoy from the day you move in and will form part of the development’s common grounds. As part of the overall upkeep and maintenance of the grounds of your development, home owners may have to pay a proportion of all common repair and maintenance charges relative to the development common areas, such as the common landscaped grounds.

An independent management company will be retained to carry out this work. This service varies depending on your development, so please ask your Sales Consultant for further details.

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(Mid & End Terrace)

This thoughtfully designed pleasant modern terraced home offers a stylish open plan living room and kitchen.

The kitchen comes complete with modern and stylish appliances and is ideal for relaxing or entertaining. There is excellent storage space under the stairs, plus a discrete and convenient cloakroom; allowing you to keep your home clutter-free.

Upstairs, there is a light and airy master bedroom with a builtin wardrobe and a second bedroom with the option of built in wardrobe. There is a separate fully fitted bathroom.

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The Rowan

(Mid Terrace only)

This well designed charming modern terraced home comes with a well thought out use of space. You open the door into a welcoming stylish open plan living room and kitchen area.

The kitchen comes complete with modern and stylish appliances and is ideal for relaxed or party living. There is excellent storage space under the stairs, allowing you to keep your home clutter-free of coats and jackets from visiting friends and family.

Upstairs, there is a light and airy master bedroom with a walk in wardrobe. Next to this is a useful second room which can be utilized as a library or IT/study area.

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The Rowan

(Mid Terrace)

This well designed charming modern terraced home comes with a well thought out use of space. You open the door into a welcoming stylish open plan living room and kitchen area.

The kitchen comes complete with modern and stylish appliances. There is excellent storage space under the stairs, allowing you to keep your home clutter-free of coats and jackets from visiting friends and family and a fully fitted bathroom.

Upstairs, there is a light and airy master bedroom with a walk in wardrobe. Next to this is a useful store which could be utilised as a library or IT/study area.

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7’ 9” x 13’ 4” 5’ 8” x 7’ 8”

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Taking things forward It’s a big step. It’s a great feeling. It’s a chance to start afresh in this clean new space that you can make your own. Completely your own. But the experience of buying a new home can also be stressful. There’s a lot to think about, a lot to do. You need to make sure that you have everything in the right place at the right time.

That’s where we can help.

Not only can we provide you with a perfect new home to make just yours, we can also ensure that the process of buying is simple and straightforward. And we start right here. In this brochure, we outline the benefits of buying a new Stewart Milne home and introduce our range of homes to choose from. Its just a first step to finding your perfect home. So what are we waiting for – let’s get started.

Next steps When it comes to buying a new home, we like to believe that we think of everything.

Most importantly we strive to take care of all the details so that we make it as easy as possible for you to buy.

Visit West 1 There’s nothing quite like stepping inside and getting that feeling – you just know when its ‘the one’. Our show homes are designed to show you how your new home could look.

Our marketing suite and showhomes are open weekly from Thursday through to Monday, from 11.00am to 5.00pm. If these times don’t suit you, don’t worry, we’re happy to open at any other time, if that’s easier for you.

Just let us know.

We can’t wait to show you around.

Reserve your home West 1 is extremely desirable, so we’re giving you the chance to reserve now.

When you get in touch, you’ll be assigned your own Sales Consultant. They’ll help you choose your property, discuss any offers or packages we may have available at the time – and, if available, offer you a choice of fittings and finishes even at this stage.

We’ll keep paperwork to a minimum, and a simple nonrefundable deposit will secure your home.

Your peace of mind The National House Building Council 10 Year Buildmark Warranty covers all new Stewart Milne homes.

For the first two years we take care of any agreed defects.

Our Customer Service team prides itself on dealing with problems as quickly as possible. For the remaining eight years, structural defects are dealt with directly by the highly-respected NHBC – the benchmark for quality in British building standards.

All white goods are covered by a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. The manufacturer will assist you with any problems directly should they arise.

Photography Images shown reflect the varying styles and sizes of typical Stewart Milne homes. Images do not necessarily represent the actual finish/elevations or treatments, furnishings or fittings at any individual development. For details of specific finishes for individual developments and homes, please contact us. The area surrounding each home will also differ from that shown in the photograph. Some images in the brochure may be computer generated images. We use these to illustrate a new home when we do not have actual photography to use before the brochure goes to print.

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Help with finance We suggest that if you have not already arranged your mortgage, you talk to us. We can recommend an Independent Financial Advisor to help you. Financing your new home can be exhausting – contacting endless mortgage lenders, not sure where to start, answering the same questions again and again.

An independent financial advisor is ideally placed to guide you through the range of mortgages available. They provide you with details of interest rates, repayment terms and find the mortgage that best suits you. An Independent Financial Advisor offer a range of benefits and there is no cost for their service as they are paid by lenders. Their role is to find the best mortgage offer for you that is both affordable and fits your circumstances.

Their advice is professional, independent and regulated by the Financial Services Act so you can rest assured that

How we’ll carry on helping afterwards

you’ll be in the best hands. Whether you’re a first time

The best thing about buying a new Stewart Milne home?

buyer or a seasoned buyer, an IFA is the easiest way to

You have nothing to worry about once you’ve moved in.

find the right mortgage for you. If you’d like their help, just ask.

Our comprehensive warranties take care of all the things that might be a problem with an older home. The list of what’s covered runs to three A4 pages, and includes

Let us help with your move

central heating (other than boiler servicing), wastes and

We can help with:

drains, kitchen appliances, alarm installations, flashing,

- Solicitors

gutters and downpipes, roof, sanitary ware, structural

- Mortgages

defects, water services and much more…

- Interior designers - Advice on marketing and selling your existing house, or even taking it as part exchange*.

On the day you move in, you receive a comprehensive Welcome Pack and a detailed Home Owner’s Guide. You’ll also be given the name of your Stewart Milne Customer

We’ll make the whole process easy and affordable – our

Service Coordinator, who is always on hand to help you

30 years of experience have proved how vital that is. We

settle in.

can even help you find a suitable removal company – any little aspect that will help make your move to West 1 as smooth and pleasurable as possible.

Please just ask our Sales Consultant.

So there you have it. We’ve explained why we believe one of our homes will be ‘the one’. We’ve outlined everything that we can do to help you make your dream come true.

So now its over to you.

Show homes All show homes are decorated and furnished to reflect a possible lifestyle. Certain items of equipment, furniture, fixtures and fittings, both inside and out, are not included in the standard specification. Should you require any clarification regarding the standard specification of your chosen home please ask our Sales Consultant. *Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

The benefits of a Stewart Milne home Our homes come in all shapes and sizes, and there are countless designs and styles to choose from - something for everyone.

Spoilt for choice

Designed to suit modern lifestyles

Subject to the stage of construction, you can choose fixtures and fittings, or a higher specification from our range at an additional cost. In some cases this will include flooring, soft furnishings, interior design or even a garden landscaping service.

Our homes are built to make use of every inch of space. Research shows 17% of living space in older style properties often goes unused, which translates to £34,000 of a £200,000 house going to waste. Our homes provide flexible living space whatever your needs.

More energy efficient

Stay safe and sound

On average, our homes are six times more energyOur homes are designed to adhere to high building efficient and generate significantly less CO2 emissions standards. These standards relate to every aspect of a than older style homes. Our buildings construction including homes are also fitted with the its structure, ventilation, sound latest heating systems, excellent insulation, electrical and fire wall and loft insulation, double safety, so you can enjoy living in a glazed windows and doors. But safe and secure environment.

All our homes come with it’s not just about the planet, a 10 year NHBC warranty improved energy efficiency saves Brand new means a blank money too and living in a new providing you with peace of canvas home can reduce energy bills by mind which those buying Everything in a new home is more than £500 per year. clean and untouched by previous a second hand property owners – it’s like buying a brand Enjoy peace of mind new car and driving it out of simply do not have. the showroom. Our homes are Buying a new home eliminates decorated in ‘neutral’ colours the need to do any renovations, giving you a blank canvas to stamp your own style and repairs or DIY, meaning you can spend more time with personality on from day one. family and friends, doing all the things you really enjoy.

10 year guarantee

Less chain means less stress

Be part of a new community

You can move into your new home as soon as it is complete, there is no need to wait for existing residents to vacate. This reduces the chain, stress and uncertainty associated with buying a second hand property.

Moving to a brand new home is an opportunity to make new friends and be part of an emerging community.

Our neighbourhoods are designed and built with people in mind and with everybody starting from scratch, getting to know your neighbours is easy.

Five great reasons to make West 1 your home Quality

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A range of attractive terraced houses; set in a leafy, green development that’s surrounded by open space.

Great open planned kitchens, with integrated appliances.

We specify high-quality fixtures and fittings, and ensure every last detail is superb.

Set in a superb location west of the City of Aberdeen and with easy access to the airport, Westhill and a host of leisure activities close at hand.

Carefully planned, cleverly designed: Stewart Milne homes reflect today’s – and tomorrow’s – lifestyles.

Key to this is flexible, open and stylish living areas, ideal for entertaining and modern living.

10 year warranty.

High ratings for money-saving energy efficiency. Plus great offers and assistance to make your move easy and affordable. With Stewart Milne Homes, there’s never been a better time to buy.

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Head west along Union Street/A9013. At the traffic lights at the end of Union Street, follow the right fork onto Alford Place.

Continue along Alford Place to the roundabout, cross directly to Queen’s Road/B9119 and continue west as Queen’s Road becomes Skene Road. Continue travelling west as the B9119 joins the A944. Continue straight on. At the A944 roundabout turn right towards Kingswells. Then turn right at the traffic lights onto Kingswood Drive and the development will be clearly signed on your right.

Marketing Suite open Thursday - Monday from 11am - 5pm telephone: 0845 075 8133 e-mail: west1@stewartmilne.com www.stewartmilnehomes.com

Issue date : August 2011