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NEW BUILD

Rowanbank Gardens delivers new standards
in outdoor living “Rowanbank Gardens’ residents will be able to
grow their own herbs and vegetables together
in raised growing beds as well as being able
to harvest cherries and apples from almost
The development has
been recognised as setting 30 fruit trees. And the planting of 520 metres
of evergreen Yew and Burkwood hedgerows
surrounding the development will provide an
new industry standards for attractive all-year-round border for those inside
sustainable, low-carbon and out, whilst providing a natural habitat for
birds and other wildlife.
development.
“The turfed roofs of the main apartment
buildings, bike and potting sheds will also
attract plant, insect and bird life which are
encouraged with natural inducements such as
wild-flower planting and roosting sites.”

Artisan’s significant investment in outdoor
space, as well as its cost-effective energy
complete with a planted ‘flowering’ sedum roof. efficient living is providing a popular draw
The development has been recognised as especially amongst first-time buyers and
setting new industry standards for sustainable, downsizers. Sales at Rowanbank Gardens
low-carbon development, challenging many have been buoyant, with more than 60% of
of the norms associated with the building of apartments already sold.
traditional apartment buildings in city centre
The outdoor space at Rowanbank Gardens taking
shape, with the planters in the foreground. areas. And, from the start, external landscaping Prices for a two-bedroom apartment start
has been an important factor in the layout and from £325,000 with a three-bedroom from
design of the development. £425,000. To discuss the incentives currently
Apartments’ communal areas provide fruit trees, vegetable growing beds available or to book an appointment at the
and potting shed. “We wanted to create an external environment Rowanbank Gardens show home, visit the
which was both in tune with nature and
development website at rowanbankgardens.
instrumental in bringing residents together,” com or call 0131 516 3302.
explains David Westwater, Artisan’s Managing
lmost 150 new trees, plus herb and living. The development has 93 high quality Director for Scotland.
vegetable growing beds and more than homes for private sale set around the large The sun is shining at Rowanbank
A 500 metres of evergreen hedgerows, communal garden area, with more than 60% “There is an increasing desire from Gardens as the development
are currently being planted at Artisan of apartments now sold. homeowners, especially in the city centre, approaches completion.
Real Estate’s Rowanbank Gardens site in to have a strong connection both with the
Corstorphine, Edinburgh as the award-winning Rowanbank Gardens’ outdoor area will contain outdoors and with their neighbours. So, as
development approaches completion. a mix of 30 fruit trees, including cherry and well as providing private balcony and patio
Cox’s Orange Pippin and Red Windsor apple areas for most apartments, we also decided
Described as a ‘spectacular blueprint for low trees. There are also several large growing to be more proactive with our communal
carbon living’, Rowanbank Gardens is now beds with space for strawberries, herbs and green spaces, rather than simply providing the
delivering a unique mix of garden spaces vegetables surrounded by woodland grass usual manicured square of grassed lawn and
aimed at maximising the benefits of outdoor meadows - and even a dedicated potting shed flower beds.

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