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MODERN LIVING WITH A COMMUNITY FEEL

W E LCOME TO THE M E WS AT D UBFORD. Perfectly placed to the north west of the popular suburb Bridge of Don, Dubford is ideal for those who want the best of both suburban calm and city living.

Connected to Aberdeen city by the nearby A92 and with the northerly A90 leading all the way up to Fraserburgh, the Dubford/Bridge of Don area is a commuter’s dream. One of the largest suburbs in Europe, Bridge of Don itself has plenty of shops, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities — ensuring all of life’s essentials are just a short stroll away. For growing families, there are seven local primary schools in the area, as well as the Bridge of Don and Oldmachar Academies.

Nearby, Scotstown Moor Nature Reserve is a beautiful spot to go for a walk, and relax. History lovers will be intrigued by a marvel of the area’s ancient heritage — the Mundurno Standing Stone (or ‘Dubford Stone’), which stands in a field less than a mile away from The Mews.

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The Mews at Dubford is a contemporary collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes and apartments located near Bridge of Don — well-connected to Aberdeen city and shire.

These bright and spacious homes are ideal for couples; growing families and those looking for an impressive new home with modern style - in a development that has been carefully planned to promote a real sense of local community.

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Scotia Homes takes great care in alternating house types along each street, offering a sense of variety and individuality, and buyers have a further range of options to customise aspects such as living area layouts, window placements and kitchen/bathroom fittings.

To live at The Mews at Dubford is to step away from the traditional and look to the future — contemporary, comfortable and a perfect place to call home.

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HO US E TY PE S & SITE P L A N An attractive collection of 1 bedroom apartments, 2 and 3 bedroom houses.

AT50 - Wrap Down

AT50 - Wrap Down

1 bedroom ground floor self contained apartment PLOTS: 1505, 1511

1 bedroom first floor self contained apartment PLOTS: 1506, 1512

HT 67 - Row House

HT 67 - Row House

2 bedroom mid-terraced house PLOTS: 1507, 1508, 1509, 1513

2 bedroom end-terraced house PLOTS: 1510, 1514

HT 105 - Pend House

HT 105 - Pend House

3 bedroom mid-terraced house PLOTS: 1516, 1517

3 bedroom end-terraced house PLOTS: 1515, 1518

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AT50 - WRAP DOWN 1 bedroom ground floor self contained apartment

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LIVING/KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 16’3” x 14’1” (4.94m x 4.29) BEDROOM 1 11’9” x 10’0” (3.58m x 3.05m) BATHROOM 8’1” x 6’9” (2.45m x 2.06m)

TOTAL FLOOR AREA 470 sq ft (43.7 sq m)

ENERGY FACTS Heating costs per year

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING £50

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING

A 90-100

A 90-100

Hot water costs per year

£51

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Lighting costs per year

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Standard charge

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1 bedroom first floor self contained apartment LIVING/KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 16’3” x 15’1” (4.94m x 4.60m) BEDROOM 1 11’9” x 6’10” (3.58m x 2.90m) BATHROOM 8’0” x 7’5” (2.44m x 2.25m)

TOTAL FLOOR AREA 670 sq ft (62.2 sq m)

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING

Heating costs per year

£75

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Hot water costs per year

£60

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Lighting costs per year

£60

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Standard charge

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The floor plans, dimensions, energy facts and CGIs are intended for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. Consequently they should be treated as general guidance and cannot be relied upon as providing an accurate description of any of the matters illustrated therein.

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HT 67 - ROW HOUSE 2 bedroom mid/end terraced house GROUND FLOOR

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WC 6’9” x 6’5” (2.10m x 1.95m)

BEDROOM 1 Lighting costs per year 11’0” X 10’8” (3.35m xStandard 3.25m) charge

Hot water costs per year

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Hot water costs per year£60

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£120

Total annual running costs £26

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BEDROOM 2 Per month 11’0” X 11’2” (3.35m x 3.41m)

TOTAL FLOOR AREA 777 sq ft (72.2 sq m)

Heating costs per year £60

Lighting costs per year£120

Total annual running costs

BATHROOM ENERGY FACTS 7’7” X 6’7” (2.30m x 2.0m) Heating costs per year

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Heating costs per year

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING £75

ENERGY FACTS A 90-100

Hot water costs per year

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Heating costs per year 80-90 B

Lighting costs per year

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING ENERGY A 90-100 EFFICIENCY RATING £75B

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The floor plans, dimensions, energy facts and CGIs are intended for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. Consequently they should be treated as general guidance and cannot be relied upon as providing an accurate description of any of the matters illustrated therein.

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HT 105 - PEND HOUSE 3 bedroom mid/end terraced house GROUND FLOOR

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BEDROOM 1 Lighting costs per year 12’0” x 10’4” (3.66m xStandard 3.15m) charge

KITCHEN/DINING 20’1” x 10’0” (6.11 x 3.06m)

BEDROOM 2 Per month 14’5” x 9’10” (4.40m x 3.00m)

WC 7’6” x 6’9” (2.28 x 2.05m)

BEDROOM 3 ENERGY FACTS 10’5” x 8’8” x 8’8” (3.18m 2.65m) Heatingx costs per year

Total annual running costs Per month

TOTAL FLOOR AREA 1,125 sq ft (104.5 sq m)

Hot water costs per year£80

£65

Lighting costs per year£120

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£430

£120

Total annual running costs £36

£430

Standard charge

Total annual running costs

BATHROOM Lighting costs per year Standard charge 8’8” X 8’2” (2.65m x 2.50m)

£165

Heating costs per year £65

Hot water costs per year

Hot water costs per year

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Heating costs per year

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING £165

ENERGY FACTS A 90-100

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING ENERGY A 90-100 EFFICIENCY RATING £165B

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING

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Heating costs per year 80-90 B

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D I S COV E R I N G T H E LO C A L A R E A

B R I D G E O F D ON AND B E YON D Bridge of Don is an ideal base for experiencing the very best of what north east Scotland has to offer.

Here you’ll find plenty of convenient local amenities for everyday life — including supermarkets, dentists, GPs, restaurants, pubs, leisure centres and nurseries — and the city centre of Aberdeen offers a whole host of vibrant bars, festivals, cafes, eateries and entertainment venues to enjoy.

At the heart of the Granite City, Union Square is a bustling shopping and entertainment hub, with a mix of designer brands and high street favourites.

There’s arts and culture in abundance too, at iconic venues like His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen Music Hall, Belmont Filmhouse and The Lemon Tree; and foodies will love the choice of restaurants, spanning

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a truly international range of cuisines. On the bars and nightlife scene, take your pick of everything from comfy pubs, to craft beer specialists, to cocktail masters like Tippling House and Orchid (once named best cocktail bar in Scotland!).

Wildlife enthusiasts will be delighted to discover the sights and scenery of the Forvie National Nature Reserve, Ythan Estuary and Donmouth Local Nature Reserve. Meanwhile, runners, walkers and fourlegged friends can get out and about at nearby Scotstown Moor and Seaton Park, with opportunities to get even more active at Aberdeen Sports Village, Aberdeen Snowsports and popular cycling route, the Formartine and Buchan Way — a fantastic link to the beautiful countryside of Aberdeenshire.

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WEL C OM I N G C A F E S

PREMIER SPORTS FACILITIES

D IV ER SE R A N G E O F R E S T A UR A N T S

A R T S & M US E UM C UL T UR E

OPEN GR E E N S P A C E S

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BUYING OPTIONS

WAN T TO B U Y YO UR DRE AM H O M E B E FO R E YO U’ V E S OL D YO UR E XI ST I N G ON E ?

Buying a new home shouldn’t be complicated. Neither should selling.

With Assisted Sale, you can put the professionals to work, helping you sell your existing home. We’ll give you expert advice and pay for all your estate agency, selling and advertising costs, which could save you thousands. And for peace of mind, we’ll agree a minimum reserve price for your house. And if we don’t sell, there is no obligation to buy the new home. How fair is that?

Guaranteed minimum reserve price for your property Guaranteed minimum reserve price for your property

No sale No obligation No sale no obligation

Selling costs paid

by Scotia Selling costs paid

Let the professionals help you sell Let the professionals help you sell

Terms and conditions apply. Subject to status. Please ask for details.

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BU Y I N G YOUR NE W HO M E. T H E E ASY WAY. Looking for a risk-free way to sell your current home with a guaranteed buyer? With Part Exchange, we’ll not only buy your existing home, we’ll save you time and money. No costly fees to pay. A fair market price. No waiting around. Move out of your old home and into your new Scotia home on the same day.

A guaranteed sale Guaranteed Sale

No selling fees No selling fees

Move out and move in on the same day Move in/out same day

Fair market price fair market price

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LO OK I NG FO R HE LP TO B U Y YOU R NE W HO ME ?

With Help to Buy you could buy a brand new home with only a 5% deposit and the Scottish Government providing you with an equity loan, allowing you to take out a mortgage for the remainder. Help to Buy can get you moving now.

New home 100% yours

200k maximum purchase price

Available to all new home buyers

Equity loan repaid any time

EXAMPLE OF A £200K HOME Your 5% Deposit Government’s 15% Equity Loan Your 80% Mortgage

£10K DEPOSIT

£30K EQUITY LOAN

£160K MORTGAGE

Scotia Homes Ltd. Registered office: 50 Lothian Road, Festival Square, Edinburgh EH3 9WJ. Security over your home is required. Help to Buy (Scotland) cannot be used in conjunction with Part Exchange. Availability of other incentives/offers is subject to lenders criteria and Scotia’s discretion. Your mortgage lender’s deposit requirements will vary, but you should usually expect to contribute a deposit of at least 5% of the purchase price. Available on selected properties, and subject to the government’s specific terms, conditions and qualifying criteria. Please consult a development sales advisor for further details. Terms and conditions apply. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT.

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S P E C I F I C AT I O N

KE E P I NG YOU CO NN EC TED From streaming television and family video calls, to controlling home security and heating, the need to stay digitally connected has become an integral part of our daily lives.

WHY IS FTTP BETTER THAN FTTC? With FTTP, the fibre optic cables go straight into your home, there is no drop off in internet speed caused by sharing the connection with neighbours, or being further away from the on-street cabinet. It is up to 10 times faster than FTTC and is also very resilient as there is less exposure in terms of connection being harmed by water or chemicals.

DOES FTTP COST MORE? The installation costs for FTTP can be prohibitive as it is more expensive to install than FTTC, which is why it is not readily available in the UK. By the time you move into your new home, the installation is paid and complete.

Ongoing monthly broadband costs will not cost more just because your home has FTTP, it will be as per the standard rate of your chosen broadband supplier.

See Sales Advisor for more information.

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AN EFFICIENT HOME

AN AVERAG E OF 86% EN ERGY E F F IC IENCY RATI N G £91 average heating costs per year

£59 average hot water costs per year

£61 average lighting costs per year

90% average environmental impact rating

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HOW WE BUILD A GREENER HOME We all want to pay less for our energy. It’s also important that we try to reduce our carbon footprint.

From design and construction to the installation of heating and hot-water systems, energy efficiency is considered at every stage of our developments.

We install A-rated gas boilers, which provide a combination of central heating and hot water. This is a very efficient option for most homes.

For larger homes that need more hot water, we may supplement this with a FlowSmart system, which improves boiler performance and avoids the need for storing hot water in tanks.

The GasSaver unit extracts heat from the waste gases that are expelled through the flue. This is then used to pre-heat the cold mains water before it enters the boiler. This means the boiler uses less gas

to produce heat and hot water — saving on energy bills and reducing emissions.

The thermal store, in larger homes using the GasSaver unit, further pre-heats and stores water, so the boiler works less to produce consistently hot water for alonger period.

Heat is lost through the floor, walls and roof, and particularly doors and windows. Without careful design, thermal bridging lets heat escape easily, and wastes energy in heat generation.

Modern A-rated double-glazing is used, generally with solar/thermal glass, gas-filled cavities and warm-edge insulated spacer bars. This reduces heat loss and maximises solar gain. The frames are compartmented to reduce heat loss, and weatherseals provide full protection from the elements.

POWERED BY SOLAR ELECTRICITY Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity for you to use in your new home. Features such as solar panels come as standard on many properties and help towards our commitment to the highest levels of environmental sustainability.

How does it work? The solar PV panels on the roof absorb light and convert it to electricity. A device called an inverter conditions the electricity so that it is suitable to use in the house.

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When you use more electricity than the solar panels produce, the solar energy is topped up with electricity from your supplier. If the panels are producing more than you need, the excess is exported to the grid for others to use.

Every unit of electricity you use from these panels is a unit you don’t have to buy from your electricity supplier: saving you money. And if you can time the use of appliances, such as dishwashers and washing machines, to the middle of the day when the panels are producing at their peak, you’ll save even more.

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These figures are based on Predicted Energy Assessments for properties marketed when they are incomplete. It includes a predicted energy rating which might not represent the final energy rating of the property on completion. Once the property is completed, this rating will be updated and an official Energy Performance Certificate will be created for the property. This will include more detailed information about the energy performance of the completed property. The energy performance has been assessed using the Government approved SAP2012 methodology and is rated in terms of the energy use per square meter of floor area; the energy efficiency is based on fuel costs and the environmental impact is based on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

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STYLE & DESIGN

YO UR H O M E TO YO UR S PE CIF ICATIO N The specification of these homes has been thoughtfully and carefully considered from the very beginning of the design process, to ensure a high standard is achieved throughout.

Our designers and architects have worked closely together to deliver the very best in terms of style and functionality. It’s the personal touches that make a house a home. We go to great lengths to ensure the homes we build are finished to a high standard.

All windows are double glazed to ensure maximum insulation and sound proofing and we have opted for a sleek Anthracite GRP (Glass Reinforced Polyester) finish on all front entrance doors, ensuring your new home is peaceful, comfortable and welcoming.

Modern sociable areas with large, full-length

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windows maximise your views outside and flood your living space with natural light, giving you a feeling of the outdoors, indoors. Bespoke options are available to let you create an interior that is unique to you.

A modern selection of bespoke kitchen cabinets and work surfaces are hand-picked by our interior designers. Our choice of bathrooms and en suites come from a fresh and current range, complemented by an array of Porcelanosa tiling to choose from.

If you wish to customise your home further, we have a number of upgrade options available, from appliances, doors and ironmongery, to partition walls in selected areas for added privacy. We are here to guide you through each of the available options, and to help you create your dream home.

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FA C TO R I N G

I T ’S NIC E TO HAV E TH ING S TA KEN CAR E OF A professional property manager, or factor, works for every owner in a development: organising tradesmen for repairs and maintenance including cleaning, gardening and grass cutting of common areas.

Q WHY LOOK AFTER COMMON PROPERTY AREAS? A I t’s important a development is well kept. A scruffy development is not only unpleasant for residents, but can discourage purchasers. A run down development eventually becomes much more expensive to maintain. A little care can keep your property looking good and generally make your development a pleasant place to live.

Q HOW DOES THE FACTOR OPERATE? AT he rules for undertaking factoring duties for your development are detailed in a Deed of Conditions.

Your solicitor should provide this document at the time of purchase. It’s important, so well worth making sure you’ve read it.

Q HOW IS THE FACTOR PAID? AA n invoice for your share of maintenance and management fees is normally issued either quarterly or six-monthly.

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Q WILL THE FACTOR RUN UP LARGE BILLS? AN o. Don’t worry. The factor will have the authority to carry out work to the communal areas provided that the anticipated cost of any one item doesn’t exceed that amount. This limit can be exceeded in an emergency. Otherwise, estimates will be obtained and distributed. Instructions will be taken from you and your neighbours or the residents association representing you before any extraordinary works are carried out. If payments are required in advance, you will always be notified.

Q WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ROADS? AR oads are the responsibility of the local council.

After construction, Aberdeen City Council will adopt the roads and their associated drainage, including SUDS

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The site layout plan, floor plans and CGIs are intended for illustration purposes only and may change for example in response to market demand, ground conditions, local authority and NHBC etc. Consequently, it should be treated as general guidance and cannot be relied upon as accurately describing any of the specified matters prescribed by any order made under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Nor do the contents constitute a contract, part of a contract or warranty. For clarification, please ask for details. All information is accurate at time of being published – July 2021.