Gilmerton Heights

Gilmerton Heights, Edinburgh by Barratt Homes

Development Overview

Gilmerton Heights is a community of new build homes in the south of Edinburgh, situated on Bannerman Cruick, EH17 8SH, approximately seven miles from the city centre. Developed by Barratt Homes, a housebuilder that has achieved '5 Star' status since 2010, the development offers a range of high-quality new properties. The available new homes comprise 3, 4, and 5-bedroom terraced, semi-detached, and detached house types. Prices for the current phase of properties range from £295,995 up to £504,995.

Property Details

Specific house styles available cater to varying family sizes and requirements. For three-bedroom purchasers, options include the mid-terraced Coull home, starting from £295,995, featuring a generous lounge, an open-plan kitchen/dining area with garden access, and two double bedrooms plus one single bedroom upstairs. The Thurso, a three-bedroom semi-detached home, is currently available from £336,995.

Larger four-bedroom detached homes include the Fenton, from approximately £413,995, which often incorporates a driveway and a garage on selected plots. The Crombie house type, a detached home with a starting price around £478,995, provides an integral garage, a separate study downstairs, a large lounge, and an open-plan kitchen/dining/family area with French doors to the garden. The highly specified Harris house type, marketed up to £504,995, is a four-bedroom detached home located on corner plots, featuring four double bedrooms, a ground-floor study, a utility room, and a double garage.

Location Benefits and Amenities

Located in the Gilmerton area, the development offers convenient access to major road networks. It is situated close to the Edinburgh City Bypass (A720), which connects commuters to the M8, M9, and M90 motorways. For rail commuters, four stations are located within a four-mile radius: Shawfair (2.1 miles), Eskbank (2.2 miles), Newcraighall (2.9 miles), and Brunstane. Travel time to Edinburgh city centre is advertised as less than 25 minutes.

Local amenities are readily accessible, supporting daily family life. Supermarket facilities include a Lidl approximately 1.5 miles away and a Morrison's 2.0 miles away. Straiton Retail Park, which hosts a mix of high-street fashion, homeware shops, and a selection of restaurants, is under a 10-minute drive, at a distance of 3.2 miles. Leisure facilities are available at Gracemount Leisure Centre, located 3.1 miles from the development.

For education, Gilmerton Primary School is approximately 0.6 miles away, with other nearby options including Craigour Park Primary (0.9 miles) and Gracemount High School (0.2 miles).

Practical Information

The development is nearing completion, with specific plots available for moves as early as this winter on a selection of homes, while other plots have estimated completion dates extending into early 2026. Buyers may benefit from Barratt Homes' incentive schemes on selected plots, including Part Exchange, Deposit Boost contributions, and a Key Worker Scheme. Specific incentives, such as flooring packages, furniture packages, or contributions to moving costs, vary by plot. Interested parties should book a remote or in-person appointment with a Sales Adviser to confirm current availability and applicable schemes.