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A walk in the Forest offers a unique way of living

13th May 2013 Print
Forest Walk

For house hunters looking for a complete change of scenery with their new home, Bellway Homes’ Forest Walk development in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, is unlike anything currently available on the market.

From the moment potential buyers enter Forest Walk, Callander, and catch their first glimpse of the innovatively designed properties by renowned Scottish architects Yeoman McCallister, they will instantly realise they have made a rare discovery.

Fraser Conn, Sales and Marketing Director at Bellway Homes, says: “Forest Walk is unlike anything we have built in Scotland before in terms of the distinctiveness of the design. It’s quite a shift from the traditional style of properties that Bellway and the majority of house builders provide.

“However, the results speak for themselves – the response from buyers affirms that the homes resonate with them in this particular location, while further underlining the confidence buyers have in the Bellway Homes’ brand.”

The elegant monobloc driveway winds its way around a range of striking three, four and five bedroom properties. Each home incorporates a number of thoughtful design elements in keeping with the natural surroundings, which includes superb views of Ben Ledi. Large south facing windows capitalise on solar gain; while timber frames have been fashioned from renewable sources. The external façade of each property is a mixture of white rendering and wood effect, hinting at Scandinavian influences.

A visit to Forest Walk is a must to fully appreciate the scale of the properties. Bellway’s attention to detail is evident throughout, with no stone left unturned to ensure the internal and external elements blend seamlessly. Buyers will also be overwhelmed by the design layout and faultless specification, expertly showcased within Braemore (Plot 46), currently ‘House of the Month’ at the development.

On entering the five-bedroom detached Braemore, a home of majestic proportions spanning 2,781 sq. ft, viewers will be immediately struck by the grandeur of the Oak staircase, one of the many appealing features of this property. Other highlights include the open plan garden room, large bright family room and vast modern fitted kitchen encompassing spacious dining and family areas.

The first floor benefits from a vaulted ceiling and minstrels gallery, while the master bedroom not only comes with its own en-suite, complete with Roca vanity unity with twin basins, but also a separate dressing area. Four well proportioned bedrooms and a further en-suite in the second bedroom ensure every member of the household can enjoy modern convenience and luxury in equal measure.

Further adding the charm of the Braemore is that as ‘House of the Month’ the 3% Stamp Duty is paid. Many additional bespoke items, including fully landscaped front and rear gardens, are included in the sale too. The enviable purchaser of this home even has the option to buy with the support of two great incentives, either ‘100% Part Exchange’ or ‘5% Deposit Paid’. The Braemore is priced at £469,995.

The remaining house types at Forest Walk are every bit as captivating as the Braemore, including the three-bedroom-terrace Strathdearn, four-bedroom Glenmore or five-bedroom Glentress.

A range of integrated appliances in the kitchen of each of property allow eager cooks and budding chefs to whip up a storm. Separate utility rooms have been styled similar to the kitchens, creating a flow between both rooms. Bespoke additional extras are also available on selected plots, where buyers can personalise their home to make it as individual as they are.

Externally, aside for the natural backdrop of surrounding trees and nearby hills, expertly built traditional sandstone walls have been incorporated at various points throughout the development, with the masonry restricted to a height that allows all residents to make the most of the views.

Forest Walk really does have it all and can justly claim to offer the ‘best of both worlds’. This exclusive development and its arresting location allow residents to take life at a more leisurely pace, yet at the same time Stirling, Perth, Glasgow and Edinburgh are all within a reasonable commute via the A84 and M9.

Considered the gateway to the Highlands, Callander appeals to those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of city living, but has all the requisites for those who want to feel part of a vibrant community, from schools to local shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, as well as 270 square miles of unspoilt national park waiting to be explored.

In addition to ‘5% Deposit Paid’ and ‘100% Part Exchange’, Bellway Homes is a provider of MI New Home – a 95% mortgage scheme implemented by the house building industry and supported a number of lenders. This incentive aims to help both first time buyers and homeowners secure a new home with between a 5% and 10% deposit on properties up to the value of £250,000.

Prices at Forest Walk start from only £159,995. For further information on the development, visit bellway.co.uk.

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Forest Walk