When buying a new build home, it’s important to look at different styles of homes to ensure you choose the one that best suits all your needs and wants. This month in our housetypes series, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our most popular housetypes in Scotland – the Darroch.
Our insider knowledge will guide you through this striking five-bedroom home, the perfect haven for larger families. We’ll explain the benefits of a larger home and showcase our trio of stunning showhomes to help you decide whether this is the dream home for you.
What are the benefits of a Darroch?
So, why do homebuyers fall in love with the Darroch? Simply put, the space. It provides flexible and contemporary living, and the opportunity to adapt the space to fit you and your family’s lives. Here are our top reasons to opt for a Darroch housetype:
1. Additional space
The Darroch housetype was specifically designed for family living. When you first arrive you’re greeted by a vestibule before moving into the bright and airy hallway that connects to the fabulous open plan kitchen, dining and family room, which is the full length of the property. To give you another space to relax, the ground floor also features a spacious yet cosy lounge, ideal for entertaining guests. A separate utility room, downstairs WC, garage and storage completes the ground floor. Upstairs, the galleried landing takes you to five spacious bedrooms, two of which have generous sized en-suite bathrooms whilst the other bedrooms can be transformed for other uses depending on your family’s lifestyle. A stylish bathroom can also be found on the first floor.
2. Room to adapt
The Darroch housetype can easily be adapted to your family dynamics, and rooms can be altered as families and their lifestyles change. You might decide on creating a playroom or games room when you move in before transforming the space into a nursery if a new baby arrives, or one of the rooms could morph into a home office, gym or even a dressing room depending on how many bedrooms you need. The Darroch truly does live up to the cliché phrase ‘forever home’, as it provides plenty of additional space that can be tailored to suit your needs and wants at any specific tim
3. Take time for yourself
Whilst the Darroch is perfect for families, we understand everyone needs some ‘me time’ here and there, which is when the additional space can be a blessing. The open plan kitchen, dining and living area is a great social hub for family time or entertaining guests, but the additional lounge on the ground floor is ideal for some quiet time whilst the rooms upstairs can give you complete privacy when it’s needed.
New build homes for sale near you
We have a trio of developments within Scotland which showcase the Darroch giving you a glimpse into what life could be like, whether you’re based in the East or West of Scotland.
1. Pinefields, Livingston
Located in the ideal Livingston location, near excellent travel links, a thriving shopping scene and a good selection of schools whilst being surrounded by picturesque countryside, our Pinefields development could be the natural choice for the perfect work/life balance.
2. Calderwood, West Lothian
Calderwood is excellently positioned in a welcoming community near the brand-new primary school, village square, country parks and the local shops of East Calder whilst being near Livingston and Edinburgh by rail or road, making our Calderwood development the perfect spot for those who love the outdoors, whilst still seeking a link to city life.
3. Sequoia Meadows, Jackton
Families with children looking to make the move to our highly sought after Sequoia Meadows development in Jackton, East Kilbride benefit from a purpose-built nursery and primary school - constructed with the support of us - which welcomed its first cohort of pupils in 2023. Additionally, the development has played a vital role in improving connectivity between Jackton and nearby Lindsayfield, reducing congestion and commute times for working professionals.
Conclusion
We have a large selection of Darroch homes across Scotland that will suit not only parents who are looking for a more space for their growing families but also for those who may tend to welcome visitors or grandchildren, as well as couples looking for the luxury of additional spaces like a home office or games room.
