The Almond

Development Overview

The Almond is a new build residential development by Bellway Homes, located on Gregory Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7DR. The development comprises a collection of 3, 4, and 5-bedroom new homes, with current availability focusing on 3 and 4-bedroom properties. The site is currently over 80% sold, indicating high demand for new build homes in this West Lothian commuter location. As of the current listing, remaining prices range from £312,995 to £485,995.

Property Details

Available properties at The Almond include a mix of semi-detached and detached house types. The current entry-level offering is the 3-bedroom semi-detached 'Glencoe' house type, with prices starting from £312,995. This style of home typically features modern layouts designed for family living, including contemporary fitted kitchens and integrated appliances, a specification standard across the development. The range of larger homes includes the 4-bedroom detached 'Avondale' and 'Victoria' house types, with prices for these starting from approximately £406,995 and rising up to the £485,995 price point for a fully furnished 'Burgess' showhome.

Specific design features on different house types, such as the 3-bedroom ‘Ferndown’ and ‘Lytham’ (contact the developer for current availability on these specific models), typically include open-plan kitchen and dining areas with French doors to the garden, a separate spacious living room, a utility room, a downstairs cloakroom, and master bedrooms with private ensuite facilities. All properties benefit from either private garages or allocated parking. Buyers can expect the homes to adhere to the high-specification build quality, with Bellway Homes being a national 5-star homebuilder.

Location Benefits

The development is positioned approximately one mile from the vibrant Livingston town centre. For commuters, the location offers excellent transport connectivity. The development is situated just three miles from Junction 3A of the M8 motorway, facilitating easy car travel with an approximate 35-minute drive to Glasgow city centre and a 45-minute drive to Edinburgh city centre. Public transport users benefit from Livingston South train station being a six-minute drive away (approx. 1.3 miles), providing direct rail services to Edinburgh in under 25 minutes. Edinburgh Airport is also a significant asset, reachable in approximately 20 minutes by car.

Local amenities are comprehensive, with the Livingston Designer Outlet and The Centre retail complex less than a mile from the development. The Designer Outlet includes over 100 designer brand stores, an 8-screen Vue Cinema, and leisure activities like Paradise Island Adventure Golf. For families, the development is conveniently located near highly-rated local schools, including Bellsquarry Primary School (approx. 0.5 miles) and The James Young High School (approx. 0.8 miles). Green space is readily accessible, with the nearby River Almond offering walking and cycling routes, and Almondell and Calderwood Country Park being within the local area.

Practical Information

The Almond is a substantially completed development with over 80% of units sold. Showhomes are available to view by appointment or drop-in, allowing buyers to inspect the specification and finish directly. Current price ranges are from £312,995 to £485,995, depending on the house type and plot selected. Bellway Homes offers various purchasing incentives, including Part Exchange and Deposit Contribution schemes on selected plots; contact the on-site Sales Advisor for details on eligibility and specific plot offers, including those 'Ready to move into' with flooring included. The developer operates under the New Homes Quality Code. Prospective buyers should appoint an independent professional inspector (snagger) to review the property prior to legal completion, a standard practice for all new build purchases, ensuring peace of mind regarding final build quality and finish. Current availability and viewing arrangements should be confirmed directly with the Bellway Homes sales team at The Almond.