Willowfields

Development Overview

Willowfields is a new build homes development by Persimmon Homes, located on Branshill Road in Sauchie, Alloa, Clackmannanshire (FK10 3EF). The development is part of a larger planned community expansion in Sauchie and will comprise a mix of energy-efficient three and four-bedroom detached and semi-detached houses. The Persimmon North Scotland phase, known as Willowfields, is set to deliver 86 new properties. Current pricing for available properties begins from approximately £266,995 to £280,995, with four-bedroom detached homes extending up to around £369,995, providing options for first-time buyers, growing families, and downsizers.

Property Details

Willowfields offers a range of house types, including popular designs such as the three-bedroom detached 'The Bengairn' and four-bedroom options like 'The Rodel' and 'The Morar.' Specific features vary by house type but include modern family-focused layouts. For instance, 'The Bengairn' typically incorporates a utility room, a downstairs WC, and a spacious kitchen/dining room with French doors leading to the garden, alongside an en suite to the principal bedroom. The four-bedroom 'The Rodel' offers an integral garage, a utility room, a downstairs WC, and a Jack and Jill bathroom connecting two of the upstairs bedrooms. The four-bedroom 'The Morar' model includes an open-plan kitchen/family room, a separate dining room, and a flexible study space upstairs. All homes are marketed as sustainable and energy-efficient new houses.

Location Benefits

Transport connectivity is a key feature of the Willowfields location. Alloa Train Station is within walking distance of the development, providing essential rail links to Scotland's Central Belt. By rail, the journey to Stirling takes approximately 10 minutes, and to Glasgow Queen Street, the average journey time is under an hour (47 minutes). Travel to Edinburgh Waverley averages 1 hour 18 minutes, though this route requires a change. By road, Stirling is under 30 minutes away, with Edinburgh Airport approximately a 40-minute drive, facilitated by nearby motorway links.

Local amenities in Sauchie include local shops, family-run convenience stores, a post office, pharmacies, and takeaways. The larger facilities of Alloa, including shops and leisure centres, are also easily accessible. For education, the area is family-friendly, with a choice of six primary schools in Sauchie and Alloa, plus Lornshill Academy for secondary schooling. Residents benefit from significant local green space, with Gartmorn Dam Country Park and Nature Reserve a short drive away, and the extensive Queen Elizabeth Forest Park less than an hour's drive.

Practical Information

The development's new build homes are available for reservation, with prices for three and four-bedroom properties starting from the mid-£200,000s. Construction on the Willowfields phase is underway, with the first resident completions anticipated by August 2025. As the developer, Persimmon Homes currently holds the Home Builder's Federation (HBF) 5-star status, indicating that over 9 out of 10 customers would recommend them. However, prospective buyers should note the company has previously faced publicised criticisms regarding build quality and customer care, leading to an independent review in 2019. Viewings are typically by appointment only; contact Persimmon Homes for current plot availability, specific floorplans, and to confirm incentives such as the Part Exchange, Home Change, or Own New Rate Reducer schemes, which are available on selected plots only.