The 2-bedroom apartment forms part of ‘West Shore’ and is designed to present the specification on offer to buyers at the point of purchase, including the components that are in place that will enable the 56-home development to achieve ‘operational net zero carbon’.
A first for the private property sector in Edinburgh, a range of innovative measures have been used to reach this rigorous energy efficiency standard, including super-insulated walls and triple-glazed windows as well as a hugely innovative clean/non-polluting heating system – entirely free of fossil fuels – and solar panels feeding directly to the property. [CLICK FOR WEST SHORE SALES BROCHURE]
The heating system in place is known as a district heating network with all properties receiving space heating and hot water services from an externally housed, centralised energy centre.
This means there are no water cylinders in the properties themselves, offering purchasers with the amenity of additional storage space.
Prospective buyers will now be able to view the sustainability measures up close and understand more about how they will live in the homes day-to-day.
CCG Homes Managing Director, Calum Murray, said:
“We are delighted to present the West Shore Show Home to our prospective buyers. West Shore is Edinburgh’s first-ever private housing development designed to operational net zero carbon; whilst buyers of new homes will be accustomed to some of the more mainstream energy efficiency measures like air-source heat pumps and solar panels, the enhanced design, and technologies we have in place here are cutting-edge. Where an individual home may have one air-source heat pump, our homes are served by ten, industrial-sized units!
“The enhancements are representative of what may become commonplace in the future, but CCG Homes has brought the future to the here and now, demonstrating true sustainable living in a burgeoning, new community.
“It’s a big milestone for us and the wider property sector in Edinburgh, and we look forward to engaging with buyers over the coming months.”
The theme of sustainability is carried through to the furniture with sustainably sourced materials used wherever possible.
Also on show is the standard of specification, including the designer kitchen – integrated with appliances – and bathrooms, as well as integrated wardrobes, and a convenient balcony terrace.
Sarah Curtis, Director of New Homes at Rettie, said:
“Rettie are delighted to be working with CCG Homes as the selling agents at West Shore. As Edinburgh’s first private housing development designed to achieve operational net zero, this is a really exciting project for not only us, but the city too.
“The Show Home launch is an exciting next step of this new and vibrant coastal community and has been designed to give prospective buyers a feel for life at the development, which will no doubt attract first-time buyers and downsizers alike.
“The apartment benefits from a secluded location, with selected plots offering unrivalled views towards the Firth of Forth. They have been carefully designed to maximise both space and light, with high-quality finishes and a number of sustainable energy solutions throughout.
“We look forward to welcoming prospective homeowners to view the impressive show home with us.”
Prices range from £195,000 for a one-bedroom property, and £235,000 for a two-bedroom property with first entry expected in spring 2025.
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