West Craigs

Development Overview

West Craigs is a significant new build community developed by Taylor Wimpey, a volume housebuilder that has been recognised with the Home Builders Federation (HBF) Five Star Award for customer satisfaction, indicating that over 90% of their customers would recommend them.

The development is situated off Craigs Road in Maybury, Edinburgh (EH12 8FE), on the western fringe of the city. West Craigs will ultimately comprise at least 1,700 new homes, with Taylor Wimpey’s specific phase offering 250 high-quality new homes. The available homes consist of a wide-ranging mix of 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom properties. Current pricing for the new build homes starts from £294,995, with the range extending up to £619,995.

Property Details

The development features a variety of house types, including 'The Andrew', a 2-bedroom mid-terraced house available from £294,995, 'The Bryce', a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, and 'The Boswell', a 3-bedroom end-terraced house, with prices for 3-bedroom types starting around £359,995. All new homes at West Craigs benefit from an enhanced specification which includes specific features such as a shower over the bath and a chrome towel rail in the main bathroom on selected plots. Kitchens are fitted with Zanussi energy-efficient ovens, built-in gas hobs, and integrated extractor hoods, with buyers having the opportunity to select from various unit and worktop styles.

Location Benefits

West Craigs is positioned to offer both countryside access and strong city connectivity. A key feature is the immediate proximity to the Edinburgh Gateway Rail and Tram station, which is approximately a 20-minute walk from the development. Commuters can reach Edinburgh Waverley station in approximately 10 minutes via ScotRail services from Edinburgh Gateway. The area is also served by Lothian Buses (e.g., Service 31, 32) and HcL (Service 68), with bus journeys to the city centre from Waverley Bridge to Maybury Road taking around 19 minutes. Major road links are easily accessible, including the Edinburgh City Bypass, the M8, and the M90 motorway.

The wider West Craigs masterplan includes the recent opening of Maybury Primary School (opened August 2023) and future on-site community amenities such as a nursery, a proposed health centre, and a café. Local secondary education is provided by Craigmount High School (approx. 0.4 miles away). For retail needs, The Gyle Shopping Centre is located nearby, and local amenities are within a 10-minute walk. The surrounding environment is enhanced by the inclusion of new woodland, green open spaces, two planned 5-acre public parks, and a new pathway link to the city.

Practical Information

Currently, new build homes at West Craigs are available with specific incentives, including up to a 5% deposit contribution on selected properties, with potential savings of up to £26,000. Interested parties should contact the developer directly for current phase completion dates, specific plot availability, and confirmed viewing arrangements for the show homes.