Testimonials

‘Charleston is well designed, and it doesn’t feel like the usual generic new build developments you see.’

‘The layout is very good, and I like the way that not all of the houses have exactly the same finish.’
Some houses have brickwork and others are wood clad or rough cast. It’s nice to have the variety and it means that I’m not looking out on rows of identical homes. There’s been consideration to space with the communal areas and children’s play parks, as well as parking. I think the blockwork on the roads is a nice touch too, it gives the development a bit of a hand-built feel and it’s good to not just be looking at rivers of tarmac. Sometimes with new builds you can feel on top of your neighbours, but everyone has space, the gardens are a decent size and I’ve got great access to my home from the front, the rear and side as I’m semi-detached. There are little shops like a Co-op, a Premier and a Sainsbury’s local within walking distance and the local school is in close proximity so all in all everything has been thought about.

‘It’s been easy to buy and the staff here have really pushed the boat out.’
They’ve helped and supported me during the buying process and they’ve continued to do so since I’ve moved in. I had an issue with a dishwasher and both the sales representative and site manager worked very hard to ensure that it was fitted in time for me to move in and even though the cabinet door for it wasn’t available on site, they sourced this and fitted it. They really performed under a tight deadline and if there have been any other issues, no matter how minor, they’ve worked together to sort things out.

I’d definitely recommend Stewart Milne Homes…
…because I love the house, it’s finished to a good standard and the team here has been so nice and helpful and they’ve made it easy.

“I was a first-time buyer, so I didn’t know what to expect, and now my expectations have been set very high.”

The variety of different house designs, wide roads, and lovely green spaces make Palladian Gardens the ideal place to live.
The houses around the development are all very pretty, and my home is perfect. I have a three-bedroom detached house, and it feels so spacious. Every home is landscaped in front, so it’s beautiful to look at. This is a lovely, quiet community and I feel very safe here.

“Any fears I had were put at ease by the people I dealt with.”
The process was so smooth. The sales consultant gave me updates on a weekly basis, so we were always in regular contact. She was keen to answer any questions and always happy to ring. On move-in day the site manager took me through the whole house, and I’ve been in contact with the site team since then if there have been any issues. From start to finish, I’ve not had any issues. I’ve really enjoyed my moving in process.

“The location was a selling point.”
The train station is just a few minutes’ drive away, and the village is a minute in the other direction. I have convenient access to small shops, a coffee shop, the doctor, and other useful amenities. I can even get to the beach in twenty-five minutes, so that’s lovely.

I’d definitely recommend Stewart Milne Homes…
…because we've had such an easy process from start to finish. I thought it was going to be quite stressful, but we haven't experienced that at all. Everyone from the sales team to the site team has been really helpful.

“Hunter’s Meadow feels like a lovely safe place to bring up a family, it’s very friendly and there’s a good community feeling around.”

“It’s the best of both worlds here, the development is in a rural location, yet it’s close to the main roads and routes that take you to the cities.”

I’m just a 15 minute drive from Perth and Stirling and it’s an hour's commute to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee so it’s a really central location. If it’s the countryside you’re looking for then you don’t have to go very far and there are a lot of lovely walks almost on the doorstep. The development itself is quite small and the houses are all different, that’s one of the things which made me want to buy here, a lot of new build developments can look all the same but as there are a number of differently designed houses on each street, there’s a bit of an individual feel.

‘One of the nice things about Hunter’s Meadow is that it’s just on the outskirts of Auchterarder, so everything is accessible.’

It’s within walking distance to the shops and all the amenities around. The local school is one of the top rated ones in Scotland and my older children can easily walk themselves there. Before I moved here, I visited the development a few times and the small town feeling of it really appealed to me. The people I saw were polite and friendly and that made me feel quite secure about buying my new home here. Hunter's Meadow has attracted a lot of families and it feels very safe, the kind of place you can let your children go out to play and where people will keep a friendly eye on them.

‘Buying a brand new home is an attractive choice as everything’s done.’

My house was in a great condition when I moved in and so I could settle in right away. All the houses are bright and I love the big, long hallway I have, it really gives a sense of space. The en-suite is a great addition, especially with an older family, and I think a lot of thought has gone into the designs so they suit modern family living really well.

I’d definitely recommend Stewart Milne Homes...
...because I’m very happy with my choice of new home, it’s got everything I need and I love being close to the town and the beautiful countryside.

“All my family’s needs are catered for in Ballumbie Rise.”


“It’s very convenient.”
Being close by Dundee city centre and Broughty Ferry town centre, we’re near takeaways and a lot of shops.
It’s also a plus to have so many places to walk our dog in this day and age. In one direction we have a beach and country walks, and the other way we have a golf course. Geographically it’s simple to get here, so when my family travels up from the south it will be easy for them to visit.

“On move in day, everything was done.”
All the carpets were in place, along with the white goods and lighting. I just came in with my furniture and I was all settled by teatime. Looking at the development, I love that all the houses are different, rather than having rows and rows of the same thing. I’m also looking forward to the lovely, landscaped area they will be adding in front of my house in the future.

“I’ve purchased a Stewart Milne Homes home before.”
I didn’t have a single issue with my last house. If anything came up it was fixed instantly. The service and process from purchasing to snagging was excellent. I’m happy to say my experience on Ballumbie Rise has been exactly the same.

I’d definitely recommend Stewart Milne Homes…
…because I think the finish is right, the value for money is right and the standard is right. The build-up and the aftersales service have been great too. From the minute I visited, to moving in, it has been a first-class service.

‘Charleston is a lovely place to live, it feels like a very quiet and safe place for my children.’

‘You hear scary things when it comes to buying a new build and there are lots of stories about what new homes have to offer.’
I’d seen some other homes, but they weren’t quite what I was after. When I came to Charleston and saw the houses here I was happy. In the end I decided on the Argyll style as it had a great living space and that was a very important thing for me. The layout of the kitchen and living room is great, the long living room is bright and airy and an ideal family space; it’s somewhere that we all spend a lot of time. Having a bigger garden has been a plus too and I really like the French doors which open up onto the outside space. Parking is another good thing and although I don’t have a drive, I’ve got a space out at the back and I’ve been able to reserve parking at the front so it’s handy to have the 2 parking spots.

‘There are so many walks in the local area, and everything is very convenient.’
Charleston is very close to Aberdeen, where there are all the facilities a city offers, but it’s not actually in it; I think it’s a good family place to be. There are forest and coastal walks around so it’s a lovely place to go for family walks and there are plenty of parks too. I’ve got a daughter of 9 and she really loves the freedom it’s given her. She’s not previously been able to play outside but because the streets in the development have been slowed down with ramps and dips there aren’t the speeding cars so it’s quite a safe place for her to go and play. The streets are pleasant as well and it’s nice to go for a quick walk around the local area with the pram.

I’d definitely recommend Stewart Milne Homes…
…because the customer service has been good, and I am really happy with the build quality of my new home.

“We’ve never owned a house before, and we love our new home.”

“Letham Views is central to everything.”
We love the location. It’s convenient for us being very close to the A1, and it’s also very easy to get to Edinburgh. On the development the houses are quite well spaced out, and we’re happy to have good neighbours. My husband and I run a business, he’s a chef and I’m front of house, and we really enjoy cooking. The kitchen, living room area of our home is perfect for us, as it’s quite spacious and well thought out, it’s been well put together. It’s also our first time having a garden, and we really like that.

I’d definitely recommend Stewart Milne Homes…
…because they are the best option out of them all, and also for the price and the size of the rooms.

“Wrea Brook Park is a great development in a fantastic area.”

“This doesn’t feel like your standard, new estate.”
Looking at other homes in the area, I feel like Wrea Brook Park is more spacious in its design and layout. It’s still in its early stages, but I can see that once completed it will look very nice. I love the design. The houses look different and are spaced out, rather than having rows and rows of the same, and it’s beautifully landscaped. The driveways outside are just being completed so it’s going to come together nicely with the design and finish of the roads, and it already has a green feel to it. There will be a green area for the children, and a number of established trees have been left in the gardens. That will be helpful to the local wildlife.

“I love that I’m so close to the coastal town of Lytham St Anne’s, and that I’m in the countryside.”
Lytham St Anne’s has quite a lively café culture with festivals and all sorts going on. The coastline is fabulous. You can walk for miles and look at the beautiful scenery. I’m also five minutes away from the award-winning village of Wrea Green. With the M55 just ten minutes away, I’m close to all of the amenities and facilities. Shops and a number of supermarkets are just a short drive away.

“From the very early stages I was very involved in the build process, and in understanding how the development would take shape.”
Phil in Sales took me through all the stages of the build, so I didn’t feel I was left out and that I always knew what was going on. The on-site team has been great too. If I’ve had any problems all I’ve had to do is call the Site Manager and someone would come by just a few minutes later. They’ve all been very helpful.

I’d definitely recommend Stewart Milne Homes…
…because we had a fabulous service. We did a lot of research as I'd never bought a timber frame home before and the Site Manager gave us a load of information about it. They've been open and transparent during the whole process.

“A lot of new build estates are bland with a lack of creativity and imagination; Brackenhill Park is a warm, pleasant environment that’s well thought out.”

“It’s a village-like community here.”
There are pathways they’ve created for people to take their dogs around and to walk, and you can enjoy being around the trees and hedgerows they’ve planted. The lack of uniformity that makes it pleasing to the eye, and the various stone and brick they’ve used gives it a more mature feel. With a public park and space around you it's like living in the country, but you’re also close to all the amenities and shops.

“The houses themselves have an almost North American feel, not something you’d normally associate with modern houses in Scotland.”
The wood effect cladding adds character and enhances the aesthetic of the development. They also mix up the house styles and reverse the layouts, so they’re not all the same. It doesn’t feel enclosed or overcrowded, and you’re not overlooked.

“It’s quiet and family friendly.”
We have two young children, so this development is perfect for us. Our home is right across from a children’s play park and we find it a safe environment where we can keep an eye on them. We had problems with anti-social behaviour where our old house was situated, but because this development isn’t a through-way for people, it’s away from the main town and we’re surrounded by fields, you don’t get anyone here who will make trouble. We just live around our very friendly neighbours.

I’d definitely recommend Stewart Milne Homes...
...because there is just a bit of magic about it. Someone has made it pretty and it's different to others. I would recommend the build quality.

“I bought it as a buy to let, and it was let out in a week.”

“I liked the layout of the site.”
It’s a block of only twelve flats, so it’s not too big, and it looks very attractively designed with the balconies on the first floor. It has a very big bike shed, which is unusual, and it’s ten yards from the main road. They’ve put in good private parking and visitors’ parking as well. With the big bin store, it’s nice and tidy. I think it will be very good for families because of the new school being built thirty yards down the road.

There is a lot of choice for transportation.
Letham Views is on a bus route, so it’s literally ten yards from a bus stop and only half a mile from the town centre. It’s easy to cycle or walk to town, or you can take a bus. If you want to go further, you can take a forty-minute bus ride straight into Edinburgh.

I’d definitely recommend Stewart Milne Homes...
...because of the service we’ve had, the look of the buildings and the location of this development.

“It’s a nice, relaxing neighbourhood.”

“Upton Pines is well thought out.”
I love the fact that it’s a new build development because the buildings are good quality and the finish and fittings are all high standard. I also love that I don’t have to do anything to it, like DIY. There’s a nice variety of different houses with different colour bricks and different roof tiles, and from my window I can see the pond just outside the front of my house. It’s a nice-looking estate and it’s nice and quiet.

I’d definitely recommend Stewart Milne Homes...
...because it was a pleasant and smooth transaction.