Latest phase of Perthshire housing development gets underway with 25 homes to be built
Work is underway on the latest phase of a housing development in Stanley.
The new homes at The Deer Pines are part of the second phase of the development, after first phase sold out.
Muir Homes has now started work on the second phase of 25 private homes.
The development is nestled within its own forest and on the banks of the River Tay and lies seven-miles from Perth.
Phase one delivered a mix of homes, including a large number of bungalows, which saw huge demand and sold out ahead of schedule.
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The second phase continues with a range of two, three, four, and five-bedroom homes.
Options include the two-bedroom 'Fraser', a semi-detached bungalow featuring an open-plan kitchen and lounge area with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, priced from £239,995.
The five-bedroom 'Dalmeny' includes an en-suite, two further bathrooms, a dining kitchen, double garage, and a luxury German kitchen, with prices starting from £314,000.
Ash Sheikh, Sales and Marketing Director at Muir Homes, said: 'The Deer Pines has proven incredibly popular with home buyers thanks to its tranquil setting, fantastic transport links and choice of homes suited to buyers at all life stages. We're already seeing strong off-plan interest in this second phase of the development, so we encourage anyone considering a move to act quickly.
'With homes nestled in their own woodland surroundings and stunning river views, this development offers something genuinely special and a lifestyle that combines countryside calm with everyday convenience.'
The Deer Pines is Muir Homes' second development in the area, following the creation of Strathord Park.
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