West Craigs Quarter

Development Overview

West Craigs Quarter is a new build homes development by five-star housebuilder David Wilson Homes, situated off Norwal Drive in the West Edinburgh area of EH12. The development forms part of the wider West Craigs new community, offering a blend of luxury houses and apartments designed for modern family living.

Available properties include a range of 3 and 4-bedroom houses, with current pricing starting from approximately $\textsterling$369,995 for a 3-bedroom property and extending up to approximately $\textsterling$685,995 for the larger 4-bedroom detached house types. The developer, David Wilson Homes, is a subsidiary of Barratt Developments PLC, which has a sustained track record, having been awarded the maximum five stars in the Home Builders Federation's National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey every year since 2010.

Property Details

The development features various house styles, including the 3-bedroom 'Meldrum' end-terraced house, and several 4-bedroom detached styles such as the 'Falkland', 'Durris', 'Dalmally', and 'Craighall'.

A typical 4-bedroom detached home, such as the 'Falkland' or 'Craighall', includes an open-plan kitchen/family/dining area, a utility room, a separate lounge, a downstairs WC, and a single integral garage. All properties are designed with a focus on generous internal space, with specific floorplans available from the developer showing layouts featuring double bedrooms and an en-suite to the main bedroom. For example, the 3-bedroom 'Meldrum' house type offers a combined Kitchen/Family/Dining area measuring 5420mm x 2919mm (17'9" x 9'6").

Location Benefits

West Craigs Quarter is positioned to provide convenient access to Edinburgh's main transport networks. The development is situated close to the Edinburgh City Bypass (A720) and is accessible via Turnhouse Road from Glasgow Road (A8). Public transport links include frequent Lothian Buses services on Maybury Road, offering routes directly into the city centre.

For rail and tram connections, the development is approximately 1 mile from Edinburgh Gateway main line rail and tram station, with additional nearby stations at South Gyle (1.8 miles) and Edinburgh Park (2 miles). Future plans for the wider West Craigs area include a footbridge to provide more direct access to Edinburgh Gateway.

Local amenities are comprehensive, with The Gyle Shopping Centre, Morrisons, Tesco Extra, and B&M all nearby. For leisure, the David Lloyd gym is located approximately 1.4 miles away. The surrounding masterplan includes significant on-site community infrastructure, featuring a new primary school, a nursery, a health centre, a proposed café, and two dedicated 5-acre public parks, all being constructed by The City of Edinburgh Council. Existing local schools include East Craigs Primary School (approx. 1 mile) and Craigmount High School (approx. 1 mile), which is undergoing extension.

Practical Information

The development currently has a selection of 3 and 4-bedroom new build homes available for immediate or near-term occupancy, with specific plots ready to move into. David Wilson Homes offers various schemes for potential buyers, including Part Exchange, Movemaker, Low Deposit Schemes, and the Own New - Rate Reducer. Full house type specifications, current pricing, and viewing arrangements for the show homes are available directly from the sales office, which should also be contacted for confirmation on the completion status of the on-site community facilities (e.g., school/health centre).