Althamer View

Development Overview

Althamer View is a major new build homes development by Avant Homes, situated in the emerging Blindwells community in East Lothian (EH32 9GT). This significant £47.8 million scheme comprises 174 new homes, offering 16 different house styles within a mix of three, four, and five-bedroom layouts, including detached, semi-detached, and terrace properties. The development forms a key part of the larger Blindwells masterplan, a new community set to deliver 4,600 dwellings, offering a balance of country living with high-connectivity commuter access. Available properties currently range from the 3-bedroom ‘Douglas’ house type, starting from £266,995, up to the 5-bedroom ‘Pitlochry’ style, priced from £410,995. Other specific examples include 4-bedroom semi-detached homes available from £305,995.

Property Details

Avant Homes’ properties at Althamer View are designed with modern living in mind. Standard features across the new build homes include high-specification kitchens with integrated appliances, fashionable tiling choices, and open-plan kitchen/dining/family areas with French doors providing access to the rear garden. The 5-bedroom 'Rothesay' house type, for example, offers a flexible ground floor layout with a spacious lounge separate from the main open-plan family space. Larger family homes, such as the 'Pitlochry', also feature an additional ground-floor 'snug' or second living room, alongside the main lounge, and five well-proportioned bedrooms, typically including a main bedroom with an en-suite shower room. All new homes include off-street parking.

Location Benefits

Althamer View is located in a highly convenient position for commuting to Edinburgh and accessing local East Lothian amenities. The development is approximately 12 miles east of Edinburgh city centre, translating to a circa 30-minute drive via the A1 Trunk Road. Crucially for commuters, the Prestonpans railway station is located approximately 1.2 miles from Blindwells. Rail services from Prestonpans offer direct access to Edinburgh city centre in just 15 minutes. Train frequency during peak hours is approximately every 30 minutes to and from Edinburgh, with off-peak services running hourly. The local area is supported by an active bus network, and the site is only 1 mile from the established amenities in Tranent. The Blindwells masterplan ensures the future community will benefit from planned on-site infrastructure, including a new education facility, a healthcare hub, and retail outlets.

Practical Information

The full development price range for new build homes at Althamer View runs from approximately £266,995 for 3-bedroom houses to over £410,995 for 5-bedroom detached properties. Interested homebuyers should be aware that while Avant Homes has previously achieved a 5-star HBF customer satisfaction rating, more recent independent data indicates a drop to a three-star status, with some customer feedback citing challenges with post-completion snagging and customer service. Prospective buyers are advised to contact the developer directly regarding the current completion status of specific plots and for detailed specifications. Sales appointments are currently being run from the Avant Homes Thistle Meadows sales centre in Tranent.