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Step inside this beautiful show home in Aberdeenshire – AJC

Specialising in designing high quality new homes in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City, AJC Homes is an experienced homebuilder based in Aboyne that prides itself on having a team of local and knowledgeable craftsmen and staff. Committed to sustainably developing the Aberdeenshire region, the company’s vision and ethos align closely with Chapelton and the goal of creating incredible homes for various buyers and future generations.

To give prospective buyers a taste of the exceptional quality and distinctive specifications of its homes, AJC Homes has showcased its incredible five bedroom detached home – The Rothesay – by creating this show home based in Chapelton. 

In this blog post, we’ll give you a glimpse into this outstanding show home and how each room has been carefully designed to accommodate modern family life…

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Welcoming hallway

As you step through the front door of this striking show home, you’re immediately greeted with an inviting hallway that leads you to the lounge, family room, kitchen/dining area and a small WC at the end of the hall. With plenty of space to work with, the hallway can be easily personalised to suit your taste, whether that be adding a feature wall filled with photos or a statement mirror to enhance and reflect the light in the space. 

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Open plan family/dining/kitchen

At the heart of this stunning show home is the spacious open plan family/dining/kitchen area that has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate modern family living. The layout of the space encourages social interaction as you could be cooking up a storm in the kitchen while chatting away to your family or guests as they sit back and relax.

The contemporary style kitchen also features a range of practical appliances, a sleek neutral finish and a beautiful kitchen island – the ideal addition for any avid cooks or passionate bakers. 

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Bright and airy lounge

Filled with natural light that beams from the large windows, this stunning lounge is designed for unwinding after a long day. Whether you enjoy sinking into the sofa and catching up on your favourite Netflix series or spending quality time with your loved ones, the lounge is certain to be at the centre of all the action.

For any interior design enthusiast, this lounge offers the perfect canvas to unleash your creativity with an abundance of space to play around with. If you’re ever stuck and in need of interior design inspiration then check out our previous blog ‘3 Chapelton homes on Instagram for interior design inspiration.’

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Five generously sized bedrooms

Each one of the five generously sized bedrooms found in the show home showcases the impressive storage capabilities of ‘The Rothesay’ as every bedroom is complete with fitted wardrobes – ideal for growing families looking to upsize. In addition, bedrooms one and two are complete with en-suites adding an extra layer of comfort and privacy. 

The size of each bedroom highlights the versatility of the home, for example, bedroom five would be perfect for use as a study, playroom or nursery depending on your lifestyle needs while bedroom two would make a fantastic hideaway for any growing teen or guest staying at your home. 

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Luxurious bathroom

The main bathroom found in AJC’s ‘Rothesay’ housetype resembles the ultimate spa-like retreat featuring a lovely single-ended bath with an attached bath screen offering the opportunity for both long soaks in the tub or steaming hot showers. Practically located on the first floor, the positioning of the bathroom gives easy access to those staying in the upstairs bedrooms.

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Spacious rear garden

Outside, the rear garden reiterates what life could be like for you and your family living amongst the picturesque surroundings of Chapelton, featuring spectacular open views towards the coast. 

Only a short distance from the renowned North East coastline and five miles south of Aberdeen, living in Chapelton offers residents the best of both worlds with many excellent local amenities and walking trails available on your doorstep. 

Interested in finding out more about Chapelton and AJC Homes? Click the button below.

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New Homes Available in Chapelton

Chapelton is known for its strong community spirit, but the carefully chosen housebuilders are just as important for making the town a great place to live.

The five trusted house builders specialise in modern, practical and energy efficient homes and each boast a plethora of options to suit every buyer. As the development of Chapelton move apace, here’s a roundup of the latest homes available in the town.

AJC Homes

AJC Homes is a local house builder based here in the North East of Scotland. Homes are currently available in the popular South Wolrige Gardens – an attractive collection of properties including single storey and semi-detached homes, each featuring traditional features including harling and slate roofs.

All homes constructed by AJC in Chapelton are energy efficient with gas fired central heating and thermostatically controlled radiators throughout, giving you complete control of individual room temperatures to save energy.

When you buy an AJC home, you can be certain that you’ll move into a home with a brand new efficient and reliable boiler that will give you both peace of mind and lower heating bills.

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South Wolridge Gardens, Chapelton

For more information on homes available at South Wolrige Gardens, visit the AJC website to download a brochure and make an appointment. 

If South Woldrige Gardens doesn’t feel like the right fit for you, AJC’s newest offering in Chapelton, Benton Crescent, will be available soon. Benton Crescent is a highly desirable development of detached and semi-detached, two, three, four and five bedroom homes. Register your interest on the AJC website to make sure you keep up to date with property news including Benton Crescent.

Places for People

In Chapelton, Places for People has launched a brand new phase of homes and out of the forty-nine new houses, seven are for sale already.

The homes have been designed to cater for a range of residents and feature new bespoke house types, giving customers in Chapelton a one-off opportunity to opt for newly designed two, three and four-bedroom detached, terraced, apartment and coach house property types.

These new properties really do cater for everyone – it doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time buyer or downsizing, there are homes available for everyone.

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Places for People, Chapelton

To find out more about the homes available and to book a viewing, visit the Places for People website for more information.

Stephen

Few housebuilders have a reputation comparable to Stephen for excellent design and the most quality craftsmanship. The family firm has been established since 1935 and their philosophy has remained unchanged: insistence on the highest standards.

Stephen has complimented their existing range of two to six bedroom homes with the launch of several new two to three bed detached properties. The specification of these new style homes on offer has been carefully considered and offer an attractive option for those looking to experience life in a great location.

The Craignish home is a popular choice in Chapelton which offers three large bedrooms and a space of over 100 square meters, the perfect space to really make your own.

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Craignish homes by Stephen Homes at Chapelton

If you are interested in a Places for People home in Chapelton, you can register your interest and book an appointment to visit their award-winning show home.

Brio

As part of our commitment to build a community that meets the needs of all, we were pleased to partner with Brio Retirement Living to bring a supportive retirement living community to Chapelton.

Landale Court at Brio Retirement Living offers both one and two bedroom cottages, apartments and bungalows – a place where you can really live life in retirement to the full, with a range of facilities.

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The Campbell by Brio Retirement Living at Chapelton

There are various homes available at Landale Court, including The Campbell. The Campbell is a single-storey, one bedroom bungalow that features spacious living and a private garden.

The home automation system that comes with a Brio Retirement home will offer you the ability to control all the electrics and appliances in one place, making sure you only need to heat the areas of the home you need.

Properties by Brio Retirement Living in Chapelton are available to rent, buy, part buy or part rent. To find out more about Landale Court by Brio Retirement Living, browse their website and book an appointment to find out more.

Snowdrop

Our final homebuilder is the exclusive and renowned Snowdrop Developments who won Scottish Homebuilder of the Year this year.

Homes by Snowdrop in Chapelton are spacious and feature generous plots, right at the edge of the development that will really give you the country living feel with beautiful views, despite being just a few miles from the centre of the town.

Since joining Chapelton, Snowdrop homes have been in such high demand that very few properties remain, but the impressive Macallan home is still available. The Macallan home, just like Snowdrop’s other properties, hasn’t been bulk built and has features you won’t find anywhere else. Using the highest quality materials, all homes are efficient and have been carefully designed.

The Macallan home is highly efficient with gas central heating and even features solar photovoltaics, capturing the sun’s energy to convert it into electricity that you can use every day. Additionally, you will find underfloor heating on the ground floor that is a wonderful welcome home in the colder months.

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The MacAllan Home by Snowdrop Homes at Chapelton

The impressive Coleburn is also available from Snowdrop, another five-bedroom home with great features and carefully planned layouts. The home features natural slate roofs and underfloor heating on the ground floor, in addition to cast iron rainwater goods and a wide range of other specifications that make Snowdrop’s homes really stand out.

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The Coleburn Home by Snowdrop Developments

If Snowdrop’s homes currently available at Chapelton don’t quite feel right for you, there are two new sites going through the planning process and their new show home will be open in Summer 2022. 

For more information on the Macallan home or any other homes available by Snowdrop in Chapelton, visit the website to download a brochure or request more information.

Want to know more?

Find out more about the Chapelton vision and get in touch with us if you’d like to know more about the masterplan – we’d love to chat.

Take a Look Inside the AJC Showhome

AJC’s showhome over at Pheppie Park is the impressive, five bedroom Rothesay. The images below give you a glimpse inside this charming family home but if you’d like to arrange to view the showhome in person, visit AJC’s website or call 01339 887 778. 

Meet the Team: Sian Goldie

A Sales Adviser with Chapelton housebuilder AJC, Sian is the first point of contact for buyers considering making the town home. A friendly face for residents, she is also on hand to help the local community with any questions about their property and life in Chapelton. Here, Sian tells us more about her work with AJC.

Tells us about your career experience and what your role brings to the town

I’ve always worked in marketing and sales, including housebuilding, but Chapelton is very different from any other place that I’ve been based previously. Here, it’s not just about the property but about the whole lifestyle that a move to the town can offer. It’s my job to let house hunters know about this great lifestyle and help new residents settle into it.

What questions are you frequently asked by house hunters?

Many of our customers are looking for a low maintenance new home but do not want to compromise on the traditional layout or the character that older properties can provide. We offer the best of both worlds, with high ceilings, spacious rooms, and traditional timber windows and copper piped plumbing throughout; seamlessly integrated alongside modern building techniques, high quality fittings in the kitchen and bathrooms, and warranty cover to provide peace of mind.

It’s great to be able to show them all of this in our show homes, where they’re able to feel the quality of the specification for themselves. The little things they might think don’t matter when buying a house often end up being their favourite features, such as our beautiful staircases that are handcrafted in our workshop in Aboyne.

What is it about the Chapelton lifestyle that attracts customers?

Chapelton is unique from other developments. There’s plenty of space, the houses aren’t tightly packed and there’s a great  sense of community. This along with the picturesque surrounding countryside and great local amenities is really attractive to our customers. They love the idea of being part of something new and exciting, something that they’re not going to find anywhere else close by.

What do you like most about your job?

Coming from a long line of school report cards where I was consistently told I talked too much, it will be no surprise to anyone that I just love meeting and talking to people.

Customers are often interested in the building methods we use and are very receptive to hearing about what influences inspire us to build the way we do and the intricacies of what makes our homes so different to any other new build out there.

Buying a home is such a personal experience for customers and I love to hear interesting stories about people’s lives, or just funny anecdotes that stick with me for years to come. I’m so very lucky to have a job I thoroughly enjoy.

How do you spend your time outside of work?

I have two dogs at home and they take up most of my spare time. They’re a handful but I wouldn’t change them for the world. We love going on long walks along the beach or taking part in community meet ups.

AJC Homes Launches Brand New Show Home in Chapelton

AJC Homes, a local, high quality home builder, is launching its newest show home in Chapelton – the two-bedroom Findon – and giving buyers the opportunity to furnish their new home free of charge.

Joining AJC’s five-bedroom Rothesay show home, that has been open to the public for 4 years, this new addition to the development will give first-time buyers and young families the opportunity to experience a home suited to their modern lifestyle.

The official show home launch event is taking place on Saturday 1st September, from 10am-5pm, with the first guests through the door being treated to a free luxury candle from local company Feather & Grey.

All guests will be able to enter a competition to win a hamper from Feather & Grey, and can enjoy delicious food and drink. There will also be a financial advisor on-hand to offer free advice and answer any questions guests may have.

Sian is the AJC Sales Advisor at Chapelton, and she says: “This is a fantastic two-bed home, with incredibly spacious bedrooms – which is perfect if you have kids, or are thinking about starting a family.

“The French doors in the lounge leading out to the back garden let lots of natural light in, making this space really bright. This home has great storage space throughout, and not only has a master bathroom upstairs, but a handy WC on the ground floor. It really is the perfect home for a first-time buyer or young family.”

This 80m2 home is available to buy in Chapelton from £222,000, and AJC Homes is also offering customers a fantastic incentive, to help furnish their new home.

If you reserve a Findon or Stirling home at Chapelton, you’ll receive a £5,000 furniture pack from John Lewis – which allows you to select your own furniture up to this value. You can get an idea of how much this would include by visiting the show home – as all the furniture you see inside was purchased within this budget.

This show home has a modern, minimalistic design, with nods to the Scandinavian trend throughout, and you can take a look around from 11am-5pm, Thursday to Monday.

You can find out more about AJC’s Findon house by following this link: https://ajcscotland.com/developments/liddell-place/homes/plot-110

Meet the Resident: Rhian Morgan, Stephen Property Owner

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Yearning for a life in the countryside but within easy reach of the city, Rhian Morgan has recently benefited from Stephen Homes’ part-exchange scheme to purchase a new home in Chapelton with her family.

Tell us why you decided to move to Chapelton

We have family in the Stonehaven area as well as the Central Belt, and we wanted to be closer to them while still living near Aberdeen. As we used to live in a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Danestone in the north of Aberdeen, moving south was the logical choice.

What is your favourite thing about your new home?

The space on offer within our home and the town itself is a real bonus. The high ceilings let lots of light in and the open-plan kitchen/living area really is the hub of our home life.

Do you have a favourite thing about Chapelton?

We have close friends who lived in Chapelton ahead of us and love it, so we knew what a lovely place it was from visiting them previously. We love the fact that we could be part of a new community from an early stage, as well as how family-friendly the town is.

We also adore the beauty of Chapelton itself, with gorgeous views of the countryside, and the range of houses themselves – they were all factors which added to our decision.

How did you first become aware of the part-exchange offering in Chapelton?

The sellers’ market in Aberdeen hadn’t been very good and while we could afford to wait for our house to sell, we wanted to ensure we had moved and settled as soon as possible prior to our son starting school in 2018.

Like many home buyers, we researched our options well in advance of going along to the town. We knew other builders had been offering part-exchange and so on a visit to Chapelton we asked if this was an option.

Tell us about your experience of buying a home with Stephen

We found Stephen to be very helpful with the part-exchange process and they ensured we were able to move in on the weekend we had planned to do so. From initial conversations about part-exchanging through to accommodating our requirements for floorers to measure-up and fit different flooring, the overall experience has been great.

Crucially, the post-purchase service has also been very good, and though there is minor snagging work going on, we are being kept up-to-date every step of the way by Stephen’s headquarters in Perth.

Would you recommend the part-exchange process to other homebuyers?

Yes we definitely would, we have had a good experience.

We love Chapelton so far – our children have settled into the nursery within Chapelton, we are meeting new people and we are really looking forward to our first Christmas in our new home.

New homes available now in Chapelton

If you’re looking to make Chapelton your home, there is an extensive range of properties available from the three housebuilders, AJC Homes, ZeroC and Stephen.

Stephen’s attractive range of two bedroom cottages and two and three-bedroom semi-detached homes marry contemporary design with versatile living spaces. The Ardwall single-storey cottage house type has proved extremely popular and there is only one remaining so interested buyers should move quickly to avoid disappointment. With two bedrooms and practical storage areas, this property is perfectly equipped for family life.

Each cottage comes with Neff integrated appliances, Porcelanosa wall tilings in bathrooms and en-suites and white Mexicano prefinished internal doors among other user-friendly highlights.

Those looking for more space will find plenty to love in the Stephen range of semi-detached and detached homes. The upcoming Etive and Finsbay house types offer two and three bedrooms, as well as premium touches such as oak or mahogany staircase handrails throughout the spacious home. The Craignish features a single garage and green spaces as well as fencing and hedging to provide additional privacy.

Stephen is also offering complimentary flooring for any homes reserved prior to Christmas, giving homebuyers more for their money in the run-up to the festive season.

National property developer ZeroC has a limited number of properties available on the picturesque and pedestrianised Bunting Place, including the Ardler mid-terrace house type available in two or three-bed configuration. This spacious property features several large storage areas for all of life’s accessories, and maintains an energy-efficient footprint split over two floors with a private garden and rear lane parking.

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Arngask, a four-bedroom end terrace property, comes with a well-appointed master bedroom complete with en-suite facilities split over three floors. Homes designed and constructed by ZeroC in Chapelton faithfully represent the established architecture of north-eastern Scotland and use local materials such as slate, granite and wet dash render.

The Balcaskie coach house features plenty of living space, with two double bedrooms, a family bathroom and traditional Stovax wood-burning stove all set above a garage with fully-electric doors. This property is rich with high-quality features, including a kitchen designed and manufactured in Scotland by premium kitchen designer Ashley Ann and is fitted out with Bosch appliances as standard.

Upmarket property developer AJC Homes offers a wide range of properties within its bespoke Pheppie Park development. With several detached property types available, AJC offers elegant homes which are ideally-suited to family life.

The Atholl house type, a three-bedroom detached home with garage, features a master bedroom with en-suite, as well as plush bedrooms with fitted wardrobes. Roca sanitary-ware throughout, together with a choice of premium German kitchen appliances, ensures this house type provides luxurious family living.

Visitors to the AJC showhome can experience the sumptuous Rothesay first-hand, with an example currently built and ready to move into. This five-bedroom detached home features a welcoming open plan kitchen/dining room, as well as a family room and two bedrooms featuring en-suite facilities.

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For added practicality, French doors open onto the garden, while the large double garage comes fitted with timber-lined doors, internal lighting and a power socket.

With homes beginning from £195,500, there are a range of properties at Chapelton to suit all lifestyles, needs and interests.

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