Dandara East Scotland launches first Island showhomes

Scottish housebuilder Dandara is unveiling the first showhomes from its new Island collection of homes in Shawfair and Eskbank near Edinburgh on Saturday 23rd of April.

Designed to reflect the changing needs of today’s buyers, the four-bedroom Iona home at Shawfair and the five-bedroom Canna at Eskbank Gardens will be open to view from 11am-5pm on the opening weekend. 

Named after two of Scotland’s most picturesque islands, the Iona reflects the outdoor lifestyle on offer in the Shawfair area with its ski-themed teenager’s bedroom while the Canna is the ultimate in contemporary chic with soft neutral tones with dramatic black accents and a fashion-lover’s bedroom which pays homage to the designs of Coco Chanel and Miuccia Prada. The new Island range of homes has been designed to respond to the desire from many buyers for homeworking spaces, flexible floorplans and gardens.

Lisa Archibald, Head of Sales at Dandara East Scotland, said: “We completed extensive research into what people value most in their homes and are thrilled to now be able to unveil our first Island showhomes in Shawfair and Eskbank. Our designers at Signature have far surpassed our expectations and we can’t wait to see the reaction from visitors when the doors open.

“A Dandara home is now within the reach of more buyers than ever before and our new range of properties will allow even more families and first-time buyers to find their ideal new home. Scotland’s most beautiful islands provide inspiration for this beautiful new range of homes, and we hope they offer our buyers a haven from the stresses of modern life.”

At the Dandara development at Shawfair, the Iona showhome features a flexible floor plan with an open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area, downstairs cloakroom and integral garage with utility space. Upstairs the principal bedroom has its own en-suite, there are three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The ideal location to launch one of the first Island showhomes, Shawfair is an exciting newly created community in Midlothian which has been strategically planned so that everything is easily accessible; from new schools and leisure facilities to 160 acres of community woodland and landscaped green spaces. Green transport has been woven into the fabric of the development; from the eight-mile network of cycle paths to the easy 15-minute train journey into central Edinburgh from Shawfair station.

The town centre of Shawfair, which is within comfortable walking distance of Dandara’s new homes, will have a new primary and secondary school, nursery and pre-school, library, swimming pool, hotel, and cafés, bars and shops, all set in a soothing landscape of parkland and lakes.

Currently available for sale at Shawfair is the three-bedroom end terraced Skye, which costs from £258,995. To find out more or to book an appointment to visit the sales office and showhome go to www.dandara.com or call 0131 341 2744.

The impressive Canna at Eskbank Gardens is the perfect home for hybrid workers with a study/fifth bedroom on the ground floor which features a large open plan kitchen, dining and family room at its heart. A generous lounge, utility and cloakroom completes the ground floor and there is a detached garage.

Upstairs a galleried landing leads to four double bedrooms with the large principal bedroom having its own ensuite and walk in wardrobe. There is a Jack and Jill ensuite between bedrooms two and three and a family bathroom.

Eskbank Gardens is located South of Edinburgh in the sought-after commuter town of Eskbank. With Dalkeith just under two miles away, buyers will benefit from handy local amenities, high street shops, restaurants, and the green open space of King’s Park.

Ideal for commuters, Eskbank train station is just under a mile away from Eskbank Gardens and offers direct services to Edinburgh Waverley in as little as 20 minutes, while Tweedbank is just 38 minutes by train. For travel by road, the nearby Edinburgh City Bypass allows for journeys via the A1, A7 and A68 for travel further afield.

Currently available for sale at Eskbank Gardens is the four-bedroomed Islay from £302,995. To find out more or to book an appointment, please call 0131 341 5478 or visit www.dandara.com/eskbank-gardens.