Living Well at Rowanbank Gardens – A Resident’s Perspective

Living Well at Rowanbank Gardens – A Resident’s Perspective

Homes at Artisan Real Estate’s multi-award-winning Rowanbank Gardens in Corstorphine, Edinburgh have been selling fast, with just 16 remaining of the original 93 apartments available for private sale.

Margaret and her husband were the amongst the development’s first buyers, having reserved their three-bedroomed ground-floor garden flat ‘off-plan’ in October 2021, before moving in some two years later.

The couple were amongst the first people to view Rowanbank Gardens off-plan, so they had the pick of the apartments across the entire development. Previously they had owned a large family home in Old Corstorphine for 42 years, but now wanted something easier to live in and to manage, whilst still having a decent garden and outdoor space as well as being in touching distance of Corstorphine and the huge range of facilities and variety of interest that it offers.

Particularly appealing was Rowanbank Gardens’ strong eco-friendly credentials, as well as the strong sense of community that it promised.  For two years, they observed the development being built, watching their apartment gradually taking shape before finally moving in, in October 2023, to one of the first ‘Appleberry’ phase apartments.

Margaret enjoying the sun in her garden at Rowanbank Gardens

Straight away they appreciated to the full-length picture windows and patio doors, allowing them to step straight into their patio garden as well as facing the spacious communal gardens with a majestic pine tree taking centre stage.

Inside, they enjoy the simple modernity and comfort of their new home with its open plan layout. After facing the many challenges of living in a large, traditional house, it is bright and white and modern with a range of high-quality fixtures and fittings – all very easy to look after and maintain.  Yet there is still plenty of living space to enjoy – they have converted our second bedroom into a large study space and still have a decent-sized spare room for guests.

Outside, they have created a lovely sunny garden and seating area having planted climbing roses, clematis, hydrangeas and spring bulbs.  They feel the space is just enough to be private whilst allowing them to be as sociable as they want to be with their neighbours. They also face on to the large communal garden, currently being overseen by the residents’ Gardening Group with a potting shed and large communal planters, all provided by Artisan.

Margaret and her husband feel it is this strong sense of community that is Rowanbank Garden’s greatest asset.  There is a lovely mix of people – not just retirees and downsizers like them, but also a broad mix of young families and professionals.

The residents keep in touch through a variety of ‘WhatsApp’ groups covering everything from social nights to gardening, parcel-deliveries and ‘For Sale / Wanted’. And everything is in easy reach of Corstorphine and its supermarkets, smaller shops and cafes as well as superb public transport links providing access into Edinburgh City Centre in under 20 minutes.

Rowanbank Garden is, they feel, a friendly community where they can enjoy life to the full, without having to worry too much about some of the usual stresses and strains of more traditional home ownership.

Prices for a two-bedroom apartment at Rowanbank Gardens start from £330,000, with a three-bedroom from £435,000. To view the show homes and to discuss the range of incentives available, book an appointment through the Rowanbank Gardens’ website at www.rowanbankgardens.com or call 0131 516 3302. 

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