First new homes are ready at High Buckholm, Galashiels
The zero-carbon properties have been allocated, with tenants moving into their new homes this week.
Eildon has announced the completion of phase one, the first 11 new two and three-bedroom homes at its High Buckholm site in Galashiels called Buckholm Burn Court. The zero-carbon properties have been allocated, with tenants moving into their new homes this week.
Phase one involved complex engineering works to situate the 11 homes, in three separate terraces, while bringing an access road from the A7 up through the site. There were also extensive retaining features needed to allow the homes to be formed on the three distinct levels. The new homes are highly insulated, utilising modern heating and hot water technology to make them comfortable and safe to live in as well as being affordable:
- The heating and hot water is provided by an air source heat pump
- Each property has its own private rear garden
Phase two comprises 69 new two, three and four-bedroom homes as a continuation of the phase one project. The access road will continue up to the top of the site, before moving westerly across the top of the site. The homes, while meeting the high safety standards, also contain a full fire suppression system linked to the smoke alarms. This measure will ensure the homes are even safer for the new tenants moving in. EIldon said it hopes to have the first tranche of these new homes available in early 2023.
Eildon has created a brochure with more information on its first phase.
You can view a time-lapse video for details of its new development below.