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A sneak preview

The CourtyardD U N B L A N E

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Welcome to The CourtyardTo truly maximise what this unique location has to offer the apartments at

Dunblane have been designed incorporating the core principles of our Design

Excellence approach resulting in bespoke apartments that ensure residents get

the most out of living at The Courtyard.

At the heart of the development, carefully thought out landscaped communal

gardens provide a high quality environment to live within. All apartments are

accessed via the south facing courtyard, which will incorporate raised planting

beds with fruit trees and shrubs. This rural ‘market garden’ design connects

residents to the landscape and hopefully to each other, helping to create a new

community.

Stunning outlooks are maximised with ‘dual’ aspect apartments allowing more

than one view out on to the development and beyond. This use of glazing floods

the apartments with natural daylight throughout the day creating a healthy sense

of space. Each apartment boasts its own private external space large enough for

plants and a place to put your feet up.

Our attention to detail and consideration of the relationships between each

individual room, apartment and external space helps to create a sense of place

and community from the outset.

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Designed by our award winning architects to suit all life stages, each luxury apartment will boast spacious light filled interiors with a high quality specification including lift access, balcony or terrace, allocated parking and door entry system. Many apartments will enjoy picturesque views over the local countryside or on to the central landscaped courtyard within the development.

The well thought out interiors include fully fitted kitchens with integrated Smeg appliances. Both bedrooms come with fitted wardrobes and master bedrooms have en suite facilities. These are just some of the regular and much admired features that Stewart Milne Homes offer.

The Courtyard apartments will not disappoint.

Take a peek...The Courtyard is a stunning collection of 42 luxury apartments centred on a communal courtyard.

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Homes to loveAs soon as you step inside a Stewart Milne home, you’ll see and feel the difference.

This is no ordinary property – this is something special. A home where clever design achieves the perfect balance between elegance and practicality. Where every fitting and appliance is of the highest quality. Where the famous Stewart Milne Homes attention to detail ensures a superb level of finish.

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Start at the heart... The kitchen is the heart of any home, and it’s likely this is where you’ll head first as you explore. For most people it’s the busiest, hardest-working room in the house, so we’ve designed each of our kitchens to be particularly spacious. We’ve also taken care to locate the kitchen in the optimum position, so there are practical connections to the rest of the apartment. Naturally details vary depending on the apartment style, but the common factor is that we’ve thought about how you’ll use the kitchen most, and designed it to work perfectly.

While you’re admiring the kitchen in terms of space and practicality, take a moment to appreciate the fittings and appliances. Depending on the location and apartment style, specification will vary, but typically you’ll find beautifully-designed stainless steel hobs, cooker hoods and multi-function ovens, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. Most buyers will benefit from a great choice of worktops, units, flooring and tiling.

*Choice of kitchen and fittings subject to build programme

Getting comfortable...Next stop on your tour is likely to be the main living room. For welcoming friends and entertaining or for relaxing at the end of a long day, this is a space to really enjoy. We’ve designed ours to make the very most of what sunlight we get in Britain, with large feature windows and, in many homes, French doors opening onto a private terrace or balcony large enough to accommodate furniture and plants and forming an additional functional living space.

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Finding peace...Many people think of the bedroom as a haven; a place to unburden themselves from a busy day – and as you spend about a third of your life in it, you'll want it just right. All master bedrooms have fitted wardrobes with sliding doors and shelving. You'll find all the master bedrooms have the added luxury of an en-suite shower room. Television and telephone points are conveniently positioned in all master bedrooms. Second bedrooms are all fitted with built-in wardrobes as standard.

Take a closer look...As you make your way through a Stewart Milne home, you’ll appreciate the high quality of fittings and finishing. Internal walls and ceilings are painted with at least two coats of paint, and internal woodwork with three. Smart white panelled doors are fitted with attractive chrome lever handles. Our homes are wired for the modern world, with an abundance of socket outlets, telephone and TV points, while smoke detectors are naturally wired-in to key points.

Whatever the season, your visit to a Stewart Milne home will be a warm and comfortable one. At the heart of the central heating system there’s a modern, highly-efficient and environmentally responsible gas boiler, while thermostatic radiators give you independent control for each room.

Out and about...To help create an attractive and active outside space, the apartments will have a landscaped communal garden area. All apartments will also have the added benefit of allocated parking.

As you complete your inspection – and listen to the reassuringly solid sound of the door closing behind you – you’ll leave with an idea of just how good it could feel to call a Stewart Milne home your own. If there is anything you’d like to know about a specific development, apartment-style or plot, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Time to indulge...Today the bathroom is as much a place to enjoy as a functional necessity, so we build bathrooms and en-suites with indulgence and pampering in mind. We provide a superb choice of co-ordinated Porcelanosa tiling and, in many apartments, fitted vanity furniture for the bathroom and master en-suite. Naturally bathroom suites, shower cabinets and bathroom hardware are all high-specification examples from respected manufacturers.

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Interiors to suit your style

We know how important it is for you to make your new home a real home; one with your style shining through.

In your new kitchen, we have a wide choice of work tops, cupboard doors, handles, wall panels and up stands to choose from. If you can’t decide then opt for one of the designer combinations, selected to make the most of the materials and on trend colour options.

Your bathroom can be a luxury sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of life or a more functional space for the family. Choosing your vanity furniture and tiles from the Porcelanosa range will create the perfect bathroom and en suite to suit your needs.

The choice is entirely yours.

It’s a big step. It’s a great feeling. It’s a chance to start afresh in this clean new space that you can make your own. Completely your own.

The joy of planning your new home.

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A new neighbourhood

Dunblane is a much sought after place to live, not only because of its excellent road and rail links for commuters but also because some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery lies on its doorstep.

Its landmark feature is the impressive Dunblane Cathedral, a beautiful medieval church that was restored in the late 19th century. The town has managed to retain much of its charm in its narrow, winding streets where craft and coffee shops sit side-by side, attracting visitors and locals alike.

Dunblane offers a wealth of amenity to cater for all your day to day essentials including two local supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, bars and a wide range of sporting facilities with its infamous tennis courts, fencing, curling, bowling, soccer clubs and

the new Dunblane Golf Club which has memberships available, you will be spoilt for choice. Dunblane is also within easy reach of Stirling which has excellent shopping offering a wide range of high street fashion stores.

Perfect for commuting, the development is located close to some of Scotland’s principal transport links giving access to all major towns and cities. The nearby Dunblane train station also has regular services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and beyond.

Stewart Milne Homes is delighted to bring this exquisite collection of apartments to such a welcoming and select location offering the best of both worlds for those who choose to make The Courtyard their home.

Lying in the hills overlooking the Forth Valley and nudging into Perthshire’s gentle countryside, Dunblane is widely regarded as one of the most charming towns in Scotland.

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It’s up there with the best feelings you are ever going to experience. It’s a

landmark in your life.

Whether it’s your first apartment or a perfect family home, there are few

experiences that can rival standing proud in that bright, fresh, space and

imagining the future there with friends and loved ones. It is the joy of living.

We want to make your experience of buying a new home a hugely positive

one. We want you to enjoy the whole process from start to finish.

We want it to be the experience of a lifetime for you – one built on a

lifetime’s experience from us. We have been building new homes for over

40 years, and there’s not much we don’t know about it. And we want you

to be able to take advantage of all our combined experience.

So we hope you find this sneak preview useful, and naturally we would like

you to consider buying a new home at The Courtyard, Dunblane.

We are proud to have been awarded 5 star status by the Home Builders

Federation (HBF) for quality and customer satisfaction. The number of

stars awarded is based on homeowner feedback.

We have also been awarded the “Outstanding” award for customer

satisfaction from In-House Research Ltd. The outstanding award is

provided to the top 5 UK housebuilders only.

Your first kiss. Your first day at work. The birth of a child. Moving into your new home.

Don’t just take our word...

We are proud to be awarded

in the HBF annual consumer survey 20145 Star Home Builder

We are proud to be awarded

in the HBF annual consumer survey 20135 Star Home Builder

We are proud to be awarded

in the HBF annual consumer survey 20125 Star Home Builder

“I came from a 2 bed flat that was quite old and maintaining it was an issue; with my new build I have no problems at all. I didn’t have any concerns moving with Stewart Milne Homes as I knew they were a large company. I felt I would be safe with them and I’d have no issues; now I really love my brand new home. The whole development looks nice, new and clean and Wallace Gardens has practical, modern, spacious flats that are very nice to live in. I like the halls in particular, as they make the flats feel bigger."

Mr Malcolm, Wallace Gardens

“I recommended Stewart Milne to a friend of mine just because the move has worked out so well for us. My friend saw my house and was impressed with it. She, like me, loves its space and versatility. I would certainly recommend Stewart Milne Homes, even if you’ve never bought a new home before. Neither had we before we moved here and we certainly don’t regret the move.”

Mrs Palmer, Highfields View

“The quality of the product has got to match up to the area, and in our case, it does. I’m a joiner by trade so I know what I’m looking for. The difference in quality between Stewart Milne and other new builders is vast. They really pay attention to detail. It’s not just the big things; it’s the little things as well. Things like the fixtures and fittings all add up. You can really tell the quality of the build.”

Mark Corsar, Wallace Gardens

The care you deserve

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A little bit about us

We pride ourselves on designing and building homes that you will feel proud to live in. We have invested significant resources in researching what buyers look for, to fully understand the aspirations, needs and challenges that face you, whether you are a first-time buyer, a family moving up the market or a couple starting out or down-sizing. We use this feedback to design new homes that perfectly suit your needs and are just what you are looking for.

Meeting the needs of our customers is our highest priority, both in terms of the homes we design and build, and the service we provide.

We participate in independent NHBC surveys so that we can continually improve our service and ensure that our award winning homes meet the needs and aspirations of our customers. We know how important customer service is, whether you’re a first time buyer or a seasoned buyer.

Our team are always on hand to guide, advise and support you when buying your new home. Over 96% of our customers are happy to recommend us.

As an award winning company with a reputation for quality, our service and commitment to our customers is second to none.

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www.stewartmilnehomes.com

Next StepsTo find out more about homes at The Courtyard please get in touch

Call 0845 366 4831or e-mail: thecourtyard@stewartmilne.com