“We wanted a fresh start for our first home together so buying a new build made complete sense, and it was important that we found the perfect home to suit our blended family. We knew that a home with 4 bedrooms was essential as it was important that the kids had their own rooms, which led us to visit their Alford development and ‘The Tummel’ showhome.

We absolutely fell in love with it and were immediately impressed with the craftsmanship of the home. The second ensuite in the property was the ultimate decider for us, as this allows the girls to have their own bathroom and my son also has his privacy. Not only was the ‘Tummel’ in our ideal location, but it was also a well designed, quality home - and we took some decor inspiration from the beautiful showhome!”

“One of the reasons we decided on Kirkwood as our chosen house builder was because of the quality and attention to detail that goes into their homes, and that has to be the main thing that stands out about our ‘Tummel.’ The house is so bright and spacious for a new build and everything has been finished to such a high standard.

“Another thing we really appreciated after moving in was the quality of the kitchen. Having lived in separate houses for a while, cooking and eating dinner always felt rushed and neither Malcolm or I spent a long time preparing meals. Thankfully, the kitchen in our new home has had the opposite effect and has encouraged us to spend more time cooking and socialising at meal times with the family. We’ve added stools at the breakfast bar which has separated it from the dining table, allowing us to use this as a more formal space for hosting, something we love to do!

“I’m also a keen gardener and I was particularly impressed with the garden, especially for a new build home. Before moving in, we had the back garden turfed to avoid any mud and mess being trailed into the house over winter, but I’m really looking forward to getting started on some garden design as the warmer weather rolls in - and we already have plans to build a seating area and summerhouse next year. We have lovely french doors with a patio area outside, and with the garden itself being south facing this is sure to be a sun trap in summer 2024!"

“Where do I start? Balgillo has a really fresh, safe and relaxed feel about it. You can tell that it’s been thoughtfully laid out and there are great play parks for kids to play in and other grassy areas dotted around which are perfect for chilling out with the family. Despite being the biggest Kirkwood development it feels open and spacious, and the sense of community here is fantastic."