A housebuilder has acquired a Scottish monastery site to bring forward a new housing development.
Miller Homes said it has successfully secured the 13-acre site to be called Chapel Gardens which will bring 81 new energy-efficient homes.
The firm said the site on Cardross Road in Dumbarton has been "home to various uses over the years, including a monastery and, more recently, the Notre Dame School and St Michaels Primary School". Miller said both have been demolished after relocation, but many of the existing mature trees and landscaping have been retained.
Chapel Gardens will feature a mix of three, four, and five-bedroom homes. The new homes will be built in a mix of brick and render "complemented by hardie plank to impart a nautical feel, reflecting the development's proximity to the Firth of Clyde".
The firm said Chapel Gardens follows Miller Homes’ other Dumbarton development, Garshake Gardens, which is now nearing completion. It will be the fourth Miller Homes development in West Dunbartonshire over the last few years, joining Braidfields, Millerbank, and Garshake Gardens.
Andrew McArthur, regional operations director for Miller Homes Scotland West, stated: "West Dunbartonshire is becoming an increasingly popular location for families looking for a new home.
"The area offers the perfect combination of suburban living with exceptional connectivity by road and rail. There is an excellent mix of local amenities and leisure attractions nearby, including Loch Lomond, making it a highly desirable location for people looking to call it home.
"Thanks to the expertise of our land team, we have secured a fantastic location to create new communities."
Construction is under way on the development, with homes available to pre-reserve in late summer. The Carmelite Sisters remain at a neighbouring site.
Historic Scots harbour saved after buildings pass into community ownership
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A historic Scots harbour has been saved for future generations after six historic buildings at its heart passed into community ownership.
The 17th century harbour of Portsoy in Aberdeenshire now has a secure future after the portfolio of buildings officially passed into the custodianship of the North East Scotland Preservation Trust (NESPT). Â
This important milestone means the six buildings can now be developed to further enhance the wonderful setting, and rare historic harbour, for locals and visitors.
Plans approved for major new waterside neighbourhood
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Plans have been approved for a major new waterside neighbourhood on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow.
The plans, submitted by waterside regeneration specialists Peel Waters, will see a currently derelict brownfield site transformed into a vibrant waterfront neighbourhood connecting the west end of Glasgow to the city centre.
The plans, which have been approved by Glasgow City Council, include 1,100 new homes for the open market, build-to-rent and co-living sectors, alongside a 200-bedroom hotel, commercial space and 2,500 square metres of land for leisure use.
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