Final property at Lynedoch Street now sold

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We are proud to announce that the very last apartment in our Lynedoch Street development in Glasgow is currently under offer. This final sale marks the completion of what has been a highly successful project.

“The incredible interest in this address, shows that we were right to take the innovative approach we did at this site,” says Managing Director, Matthew Atton. “For its buyers, Lynedoch Street represented a unique opportunity to enjoy a central location, contemporary quality and traditional architecture at an accessible price point.”

Lynedoch Street comprises a total of 18 apartments. The project involved demolishing an existing dilapidated structure and erecting a new building in a similar style to the Georgian properties that surround it.

The development, which was a finalist in the 2016 Scottish Home Awards, is one of only a handful of new-build properties of its type and scale that have been constructed in Glasgow’s Park District since this area was first established in the 1850s.

Newbattle selling fast off-plan

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Interest is high in our latest Edinburgh development at Newbattle Terrace, with over a quarter of the properties already sold (in terms of revenue).

“These excellent off-plan sales show how Newbattle Terrace has really captured the imagination of buyers who are interested in investing in the highest quality contemporary properties,” says Client Manager, Jo Wilson. “There is a real buzz about this project, which is not surprising considering its exceptional location and it stunning modern style.”

Located in the heart of Morningside, Newbattle Terrace offers a prestigious collection of 25 two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Construction is going to plan, foundations are already in and above-ground structural work is due to start in February.

Close to the centre of Edinburgh and within easy walking distance of a wide range of local shops, amenities and attractions (including the famous family-owned Dominion cinema), the development benefits from secure undercroft car parking, lift access to all floors and shared communal grounds.

Two of Scotland’s leading sales agents, Strutt & Parker and Savills, are marketing the development. If you are interested in living at Newbattle Terrace, please get in touch using the contact details below:

Shonagh Morgan at Savills: smorgan@savills.com; 0131 247 3770

Andrew Riddle at Strutt & Parker: andrew.riddle@struttandparker.com; 0131 226 2500

New development opportunities sought for 2017

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The start of 2017 has seen our current projects moving forward strongly. We also have ambitious plans for the year ahead and are currently on the lookout for new high-quality development opportunities.

“We are interested in residential development opportunities in sought-after areas in both Edinburgh and Glasgow and in prime rural locations such as the Lothians and the East Neuk of Fife,” says Managing Director, Matthew Atton. “We are looking for both refurbishment and new-build opportunities.”

“Everything we do is assessed on its own merits,” Matthew adds. “In general, we select developments that have the potential to offer quality homes that will appeal to the most discerning of homebuyers. If we think that a site has the potential to be part of Wemyss’ portfolio of exceptional properties, then we will certainly be interested. Our highly-experienced and professional team will maximise the potential of any site that meets our criteria.”

Anyone who has an appropriate piece of land or property that they believe may have development potential is invited to get in touch with Matthew. He can be contacted at ma@wpco.co.uk, 0131 225 9305 or via LinkedIn using the following link.

Looking to the future

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In line with our commitment to developing quality homes in sought-after locations, we are always looking for potential developments that fit with our portfolio of refurbishment and new build developments.

“I would like to ask anyone who has an appropriate piece of land or property that they believe may have development potential to get in touch,” says Managing Director, Matthew Atton. “We are a highly-experienced and professional team and will maximise the potential of any site that meets our criteria.”

Matthew can be contacted at ma@wpco.co.uk, 0131 225 9305 or via LinkedIn using the following link.

Craigleith Road marks our next step in Edinburgh

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In line with our ambitious plans to expand our portfolio in Edinburgh, we are pleased to announce that we have exchanged contracts for an exciting new development opportunity on Craigleith Road, Blackhall.

“Our plans are to develop at least eight high-quality homes in-keeping with the architecture of the surrounding streets,” says Wemyss’ Managing Director, Matthew Atton.

“This is a sought after address, given its proximity to the city centre including Princess Street and the green space of Edinburgh’s beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens.”

“We pride ourselves on our expertise at identifying and securing development opportunities in the most desirable locations,” says Wemyss’ Project Manager, Gareth Williams.

“We select developments that have the potential to offer quality homes that will appeal to the most discerning homebuyer. We are therefore very excited about our new site which incorporates everything that Scotland’s capital has to offer.”

For initial enquiries regarding the Craigleith Road development, please get in touch using the Contact Us section.

Two of Scotland’s leading sales agents start marketing Newbattle Terrace

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Strutt & Parker and Savills have been appointed to market our latest Edinburgh development, Newbattle Terrace in Morningside. The first major sales event for this up-scale collection of contemporary new homes will be an open-day that will take place at Savills’ Wemyss Place offices on the 10th of November.

“Given the importance and prestige of this new development, we are delighted to have such high-profile agents working with us,” says Managing Director, Matthew Atton.

“Their combined resources and expertise will ensure that news of Newbattle Terrace will reach a wide national and international audience of buyers who are interested in investing in the highest quality Edinburgh property.”

Strutt & Parker and Savills will market Newbattle Terrace both on-line, using traditional media and through their extensive marketing databases.

Newbattle Terrace has a central location, on a leafy street just a short distance from Morningside’s famous family-run Dominion cinema. The development offers excellent local schools and other amenities and a wide range of supermarkets (including Marks & Spencer and Waitrose), independent stores and delicatessens.

Detailed sales information is now available. If you are interested in the development, please get in touch with our Client Manager, Jo Wilson.

For details of the open-day sales event contact Savills on 0131 247 3770.

Work starts on Newbattle Terrace development

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Work on our latest Edinburgh development, Newbattle Terrace in Morningside, began in October. The main contractor for the build, the Colorado Group, has started to prepare the ground and lay foundations. The first build completions are due in approximately December 2017.

“This exciting news means that we are well on our way to achieving our vision for this wonderful location,” says Client Manager, Jo Wilson.

“It will offer a choice of luxurious contemporary homes in the heart of Morningside, one of the capital’s most sought-after residential areas.”

Newbattle Terrace will comprise 25 two and three bedroom apartments and three & four bedroom penthouses. The development will feature secure undercroft car parking and the properties will benefit from south facing balconies, with penthouses having terraces to the North & south. To the rear of the building there will be a communal garden space – the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Newbattle Terrace has a central location, on a leafy street just meters from Morningside’s famous family-run Dominion cinema. The development offers excellent local schools and other amenities and a wide range of supermarkets (including Marks & Spencer and Waitrose), independent stores and delicatessens.

Detailed sales information is now available. If you are interested in the development, please get in touch with our Client Manager, Jo Wilson.

New Plans for the Park area of Glasgow

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We have recently completed the purchase of three townhouses in Newton Place, a beautiful tree-lined terrace in the Park area of Glasgow, close to Kelvingrove Park.

This move follows the success of our Lynedoch Terrace and Woodside Terrace developments which are also located in this highly-sought after residential suburb.

“This is another exciting chapter in Wemyss’ Glasgow story,” says Managing Director, Matthew Atton.

“The new properties will be of a similar specification to our other Park developments and will be very popular with buyers who want to live within easy reach of the centre of the city.”

Each of the three townhouses will be developed into luxury apartments with a choice of two- and three-bedroom homes. The grand dimensions and original architectural details will be retained wherever possible, and the new properties will feature the highest level of finish.

Work is expected to begin at Newton Place in Autumn 2017. For initial enquiries regarding the development, please get in touch using the Contact Us section.

Gareth Williams joins Wemyss as Project Manager

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Gareth Williams has recently joined us as Project Manager. He is responsible for all of Wemyss’ construction activities, including our latest development at Newbattle Terrace.

“It is great to join Wemyss, which has such an enviable reputation for delivering exceptionally high-end developments,” Gareth says.

“It is particularly exciting to be joining the team just at the start of the firm’s largest ever development both in terms of cost and number of homes.”

Gareth has worked for a range of leading property developers as an architectural manager and technologist. He was most recently at the Miller Group, where he was responsible for the design and delivery of a range of private and public housing projects.

Wemyss finalist in Scottish Home Awards

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We’re proud to announce that our Lynedoch Terrace Development in Glasgow was a finalist in the 2016 Scottish Home Awards, shortlisted in the Small Housing Development of the Year Category.

“We were delighted to make the final of this prestigious award in what was a very competitive category,” says Managing Director, Matthew Atton.

“This recognition highlights the innovative nature of the Lynedoch Street development. It is one of only a handful of new-build properties of its type and scale that have been constructed in Glasgow’s Park District since it was first established in the 1850s.”

All of the 18 apartments in the Lynedoch Street development were sold from plan by the end of November 2015. The project involved demolishing an existing dilapidated structure and erecting a new building in a similar style as the surrounding properties. For its buyers, Lynedoch Terrace represented a unique opportunity to enjoy contemporary quality and traditional architecture at an accessible price point.

The Scottish Home Awards was founded in 2007 to recognise excellence in the Scottish housebuilding industry.