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Persimmon is excited to be part of Heartlands, a new development project on the outskirts of Whitburn, a small town nestled in the Almond Valley in West Lothian. Offering two, three, four and five bedroom homes, the situation is perfect if you need to travel regularly to Glasgow or Edinburgh.
When it’s finished, the Heartlands development will be a thriving community made up of new homes, businesses and sports facilities. Situated at Junction 4a off the M8, it’s ideally located halfway between Glasgow and Edinburgh – ideal if you need to commute. The nearest major towns are Livingston, with its impressive designer outlet and various retail parks, and historic Bathgate, boasting a selection of fantastic shops, eateries and country parks.
Families with children will be pleased to know a new primary school will be part of the overall development plan for the future of Persimmon @ Heartlands - this is in addition to the primary and secondary schools within Whitburn. West Lothian College in Livingston offers further education opportunities and Edinburgh and Glasgow have a selection of top class universities.
Whitburn has a range of local shops for all your day-to-day necessities but for more choice Livingston, just a 20-minute drive from Heartlands, offers a range of high street brands and a supermarkets. It’s also home to the Livingstone Designer Outlet – Scotland’s largest designer outlet. And with Edinburgh and Glasgow easily accessible, you’ll be spoilt for shopping options.
Heartlands will appeal to you if you enjoy an active lifestyle as Xcite Bathgate, with its impressive range of activities and facilities, is just over 5 miles away. The River Almond also meanders close to the development, with the 68-hectare Polkemmet Country Park boasting a golf course, driving range, bowling green, children’s play area, woodland and riverside walks, picnic areas and Scottish Owl Centre – all set in glorious countryside. Part of the ongoing Heartlands’ development will include two new PGA-designed championship golf courses.
With its attractive surroundings, excellent facilities, convenient transport links and range of beautifully-designed homes, Persimmon @ Heartlands could be an ideal place for you and your family to call home.
Arrange an appointment to hear all the latest news on this much-anitciapted development.
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20% of this development has now been sold. Make an appointment today to come and speak with our sales advisors and visit our Thurso show home.
The Scottish Government has announced an extension to the Help to Buy (Scotland) scheme to cover the needs of over 60s who need to move but can’t afford to.
So if you’re over 60 and can demonstrate a ‘housing need to move’, then this could be the perfect scheme for you. There’s a set of criteria you’ll need to be aware of:
You’ll need to demonstrate a housing need to move which should include at least one of the following:
For further information contact your nearest Persimmon development in Scotland or visit the updated Scottish Government Help to Buy website.
Minimum Bedrooms
Maximum Price
Property Type
Status
Phase 1
2 bedroom mid terrace house
4 bedroom detached house
3 bedroom detached house
3 bedroom end terrace house
3 bedroom semi detached house
5 bedroom detached house
If you would like to know more about Whitburn, please call 01506 353 376 and we will be happy to tell you more.
A new primary school will be part of the overall development plan for the future of Heartlands, this is in addition to the primary and secondary schools within Whitburn. West Lothian College in Livingston offers further education opportunities.
The nearest train station is Armdale. It has park and ride facilities and offers regular services to the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Airdrie-Bathgate line has been upgraded linking Edinburgh to Glasgow. There is also a regular bus service running to Livingston and Edinburgh.
For road links, the M8 and M9 are both nearby, as well as the Forth Road Bridge and Edinburgh’s bypass. Edinburgh Airport is within easy reach with its wide choice of national and international destinations.