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Ballenlochan
Eskgrove Homes LLP, 115 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JN, 0131 220 5781
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At Eskgrove Homes we provide beautiful new homes in wonderful locations,
built to exceptionally high standards but available at affordable prices.
All of our homes are architect-designed with carefully crafted interiors,
focusing on space and functionality. What makes our homes unique is the
way in which they combine outstanding eco-credentials with elegant design.
We focus on building homes fit for the future, reducing environmental
impact and saving on fuel bills. Our homes have a conscience – they are
warmer, quieter, cleaner and greener.
Our latest development, ‘Ballenlochan’, in Pitlochry, is designed to provide
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elegant, energy-efficient homes in this remarkable location. If a truly
exceptional lifestyle is what you are after, Ballenlochan offers it all – from
airy open-plan living spaces to remarkable scenery on your doorstep.
We have two property types at Ballenlochan – the 2-bedroom Moulin and
the 3-bedroom Kincraig. The development of 10 bungalows offers spacious,
eco-friendly homes with private gardens.
The location of the development in scenic and vibrant Pitlochry means
that you are spoilt for choice when it comes to recreation, sport and
nature. From forests to festivals, lochs to shopping – this location offers an
outstanding lifestyle!
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Pitlochry
Surrounded by mountains and breath-taking
landscapes, the picturesque Victorian town of
Pitlochry is a hub of activity and boasts outstanding
amenities. Known as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’,
it is the town’s close proximity to Scotland’s largest
cities that makes it not only an ideal place to live, but
also a magnificent and bustling destination.
The historical town centre offers a lively atmosphere
with rows of cafés, restaurants, eateries, pubs,
hotels, High Street stores and outstanding specialist
shops . Everyday amenities such as banks, a Post
Office, supermarkets, a small hospital, a doctor’s
surgery, dentist, schools and a petrol station, ensure
that this town caters for all your needs.
Pitlochry boasts a rich cultural heritage and a jampacked arts and culture calendar. Rated as one
of the best theatres in Scotland, Pitlochry Festival
Theatre hosts plays, musicals, concerts and events
throughout the year – with the summer offering
up to 6 productions per day! The Festival Gallery
showcases fine art exhibitions and various art and
painting workshops. During the winter the town runs
the Winter Words Festival, attracting over 40 authors,
and during October over 20 000 people visit the
spectacular light and sound show, The Enchanted
Forrest, at nearby Faskally Woods.
For any nature and sports enthusiast, Pitlochry
is an outstanding setting with arguably the best
walking and climbing trails in Scotland, taking you
through breathtaking highland scenery, folklore and
castle trails.
In addition, Pitlochry is known as a superb spot for
the more relaxing outdoor experiences of angling,
golfing and boating. A tranquil stroll could see you
pass the River Tummel, the Rob Roy Way, the wellknown fish ladder and dam (full of salmon), rare bird
and animal species at Loch Faskally, Tay Forest Park
nature reserve, the town’s two whisky distilleries and
ancient settlements and Pictish carvings.
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The attractive Victorian train station in Pitlochry offers
regular and fast train services to all the major cities in
Scotland and a sleeper train to London – but with all
this on your doorstep, why go anywhere else?
Ballenlochan – elegant eco homes in
an outstanding location
Ballenlochan is a signature development of ten elegant bungalows,
featuring beautifully designed homes with strong eco credentials, space
and tranquillity.
The privately situated development features two unique bungalow types;
the 2-bedroom Moulin and the 3-bedroom Kincraig. By combining
exceptional materials and simple, elegant designs, these homes offer an
outstanding, modern living environment.
The 3-bedroom Kincraig
In the Kincraig you will find expertly crafted interiors with a real sense of
light and airiness. The large open-plan living area has been divided into
three distinct zones – livingroom, dining and kitchen. Large windows
offer views over the garden and flood the interior with natural light. A door
provides garden access, making this a wonderful transition space for indoor
and outdoor living. The Kincraig has two spacious double bedrooms and
a single bedroom which could also be used as a home office. The master
bedroom boasts a spacious en-suite shower room and large built-in
wardrobe, whilst the second double bedroom also enjoys direct access to
the main bathroom and has a built-in wardrobe. Storage is very well catered
for throughout the property.
The 2-bedroom Moulin
The Moulin offers the same airy open-plan design, emphasized by high
ceilings, large windows and natural light. The reception room with its
three zones – livingroom, dining and kitchen, is ideal for modern and
convenient living. Here, you will find two spacious double bedrooms, both
with built-in wardrobes. The larger bedroom has its own en-suite shower
room whilst the second bedroom benefits from direct access to the Jack
and Jill bathroom. Designed with ample storage, there is a place for
everything in this delightful home.
All the bungalows in this development enjoy generous private gardens,
dedicated parking and visitor parking.
We appreciate that the location is an essential part of the lifestyle we lead.
Over and above the immediate area, Pitlochry enjoys an exceptionally central
location with easy access to all of Scotland’s major cities and airports.
Pitlochry to Edinburgh or Glasgow: 1 hour 30 minute commute by car
Pitlochry to Perth or Dundee: 1 hour commute by car
Pitlochry to Inverness or Aberdeen: around a 2 hour commute by car
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Location Plan
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Driving into Pitlochry
on the A924 from
Perth, turn right into
Bonnethill Road. Take
the second right into
Toberargan Road.
The first left will be
Nursing Home Brae
and Ballenlochan is
situated at the top of
the road.
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From Atholl Road
(also known as the
High Street or A924)
in Pitlochry, the
development can
be easily reached
by car, bus or foot.
Situated at the top of
Nursing Home Brae,
a 10-minute walk or
2-minute drive, will
take you to the heart
of the town.
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Kinnaird Woodland Lodges
Moville Bed & Breakfast
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
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Blair Atholl Distillery
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Pitlochry Train Station
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Edradour Distillery
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Milton of Fonab Caravan Park
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Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
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MacKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant
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Prince of India
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Port Na Craig Restaurant
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Victoria’s Restaurant & Coffee Shop
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Fonab Castle Hotel
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Fern Cottage Restaurant & Tea House
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Pitlochry Boating Station
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NOTES:
Red-colour dot-dash line denotes site
boundary in location & site plan.
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2 Bedroom Property
3 Bedroom Property
30m
40m
50m
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House Type A - The Moulin
House Type B - The Kincraig
Approximate Dimensions
Living, Kitchen and Dining Area
Master Bedroom
En-suite
Bedroom
Bathroom
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Approximate Dimensions
7.67m x 4.09m
3.95m x 3.47m
2.68m x 1.65m
3.60m x 2.62m
2.62m x 1.96m
25’2” x
12’11”x
8’10” x
11’10”x
8’7” x
13’5”
11’5”
5’5”
8’7”
6’5”
Living, Kitchen & Dining Area Study
Master Bedroom
En-suite
Bathroom
Bedroom
7.67m x 5.40m
2.68m x 2.28m
3.48m x 3.44m
2.68m x 1.65m
2.62m x 1.96m
3.60m x 2.62m 25’2” x 17’9”
8’10” x 7’6”
11’5” x 11’3”
8’10” x 5’5”
8’7” x 6’5”
11’10” x 8’7”
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What makes our homes unique
DESIGN
WATER, ENERGY, MATERIALS & WASTE
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Eskgrove homes at Ballenlochan, Pitlochry are beautifully crafted and carefully tailored to suit each
homeowner’s lifestyle and preferences. The external design is simple, elegant and easy to maintain. The
external materials have been specified to minimise weathering and reduce maintenance down the years.
These include natural clay roof tiles, proprietary render and natural timber cladding.
State of the art manufacturing
Each home is built using a closed panel timber system. By using an innovative, proven, off-site
manufactured build system, Eskgrove easily surpass the quality and performance of current
generation, traditional, on-site building methods. The system is structurally and thermally
engineered to Eskgrove’s precise requirements and delivers outstanding thermal performance.
These homes are delivered to site with all the panels that make up the walls, floors and roof
complete. The windows and external doors are fitted and integrated with the external wall
panels in the factory. It’s a highly engineered, extraordinarily precise process.
Utilising a sustainable design philosophy Eskgrove has made
decisions at the design and construction phase that will reduce
negative impacts on the environment and the health of the
home owners. It is an integrated, holistic approach without
compromise and trade-offs. Eskgrove design homes to meet
existing and future Building Regulations/Standards, while
delivering an aesthetically pleasing home.
The Kitchens
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European-style appliance package including
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4-ring induction hob glass,
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Stainless-steel oven,
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Integrated appliances cooker hood-fan, refrigerator and freezer,
dishwasher, washing machine.
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Contemporary kitchen cabinetry custom designed by Ashley Ann Kitchens
in variety of materials and colours, from Eskgrove’s standard samples.
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Choice of laminate countertops and breakfast bar as per plans, from
builder’s standard samples.
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Choice of upstand from Eskgrove’s standard samples.
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Single bowl stainless steel under mounted sink with contemporary design
tap Internal finishing’s
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LED ceiling lighting, as per plans.
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MDF facings and skirtings
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Oak doors with contemporary door handles
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External lighting
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Laid to lawn front gardens
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Rear garden patio outside sun room
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Door bell
The Bathrooms
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Contemporary designed bathrooms and en-suites, from Eskgrove’s
standard range.
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Wall mounted basin
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WC with soft closing seat
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Single lever chrome tap
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Choice of ceramic tiles from Eskgrove’s standard samples.
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Polished chrome accessory package including heated towel radiator and
toilet holder where applicable.
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Soaker bath.
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Full ceramic wall tiles in bath/ shower enclosure, from Eskgrove’s
standard samples
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Thermostatic mains pressure showers
The interior design continues the theme of elegant simplicity. The 3 bedroom bungalow is 974 sq ft and
the 2 bedroom bungalow is 934 sq ft of developed luxury living space with ceiling heights of at least 2.7
metres which add to the overall sense of spaciousness. The main level features a striking open concept
with large dining area, sun area, kitchen and spacious living room. On the same level you will find the
bedrooms, bathroom, ensuite and enough places to store your things. Internally it’s packed with nice
energy-saving features all of which have been designed to make each home; warmer, quieter, cleaner
and greener.
EFFICIENCY & ENVIRONMENTAL
CREDENTIALS
Efficiency
The combination of increased
airtightness and a thermally efficient
fabric mean that our homes emit
lower levels of CO2. The reduced
heat loss means that our homes
will require a relatively smaller sized
heating system thereby decreasing
energy costs.
Typically, owning an Eskgrove Home
means that Annual heating, power
and lighting costs could be reduced
by more than 50%.
Airtightness
Exceptional air-tightness underpins
the thermal performance of an
Eskgrove Home. Generally new
homes are designed to achieve
air permeability of 8.00 m³/m²/hr
with building regulations requiring
not less than 5.00 m³/m²/hr. These
homes have been designed to these
building regulations standards but
can perform to an air permeability
of less than 3.00 m³/m²/hr which is
obviously a massive improvement in
performance.
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The finishing touch (interior specification)
External Materials
Eskgrove actively promotes the use of timber products sourced from well-managed,
sustainable sources and maximises the benefits of timber frame design to reduce raw
materials’ waste during manufacture and construction.
Timber Cladding
Canjaere Classic is a prefinished, high performance timber cladding. The unique timber
treatment gives softwoods the typical properties of hardwood enabling them to be used in
typical hardwood applications by increasing water resistance and stability. And the colour
you see today lasts with no immediate loss of colour typical of other softwood claddings.
Roof Tiles
Blue/black natural clay rather than precast concrete. Of the many advantages of clay tile
roofing, this natural material avoids the high embedded energy costs associated with other
cementitious materials.
Proprietary Acrylic Render (PAR)
Using proprietary render,, Eskgrove has made an enduring, environmentally responsible
choice of material.
This render has been used externally as a more modern alternative to traditional cement
render which again is high in embedded energy during manufacture
In addition this render has low vapour permeability, good weather resistance / waterproofing.
qualities, improved resistance to freeze-thaw cycles, better bonding characteristics and
improved flexibility than cement render.
Heat Pump
The air source heat pump generates totally free energy. Energy usage is reduced to the
electricity required to run the compressor and circulation pumps inside the heat pump
which can mean an energy saving of up to 70% compared to a traditional boilers or all
electric heating.
Air source heat pumps are rated by their coefficient of performance (cop) e.g 1- 4 – for
every unit of electricity you purchase it gives you back 4 – reducing utility bills.
SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Acoustic Performance – A quieter home
Acoustic performance is an important feature contributing
to the overall living experience. Along with the superb fabric
specification, the further on-site sealing reduces sound
transmission, both from outside to inside the dwelling and
between rooms.
Eskgrove offers superb acoustic performance, easily
surpassing the standards required by building regulations.
Natural Light – A brighter home
The use of natural light is an essential element of the
design with expansive use of glazing to public areas in
particular. Careful compensating detailing reduces energy
costs and improves the appearance of our homes and also
contributes positively to the physical and mental wellbeing of the inhabitants.
Finishes selection
All materials and other selections for which the Purchaser is entitled to make
a selection are to be chosen from the Eskgrove standard range, and are as
per the Ballenlochan specification. Sizes and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Purchasers can choose to amend or add to the Eskgrove standard range.
Any changes to the standard range are to be chosen with the assistance of
the Eskgrove team and may be subject to an additional charge which must
be paid for at the time of placing the order.
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Eskgrove Homes LLP
115 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4JN
Tel 0131 220 5781
Email - myhome@eskgrove.co.uk
www.eskgrove.co.uk
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