ONLY a few homes at the Castle Gardens Taylor Wimpey development in Crookston in the south side of Glasgow remain for sale.

The vibrant Glasgow suburb offers an excellent balance of open space, local facilities and entertainment for easy family living.

Local transport links include the M8 and M77/A77 which makes travel to Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond easy. Crookston train station offers an excellent service to and from Glasgow Central. Plus the shopping centres at Silverburn and Braehead are close by as are an incredible range of museums, cinemas and restaurants. On the doorstep is the natural beauty and tranquillity of Rosshall Park and access to the riverside walks of the White Cart.

The Maxwell is not only a practical family home, but is also a great addition to any street scene. The four bedroom detached Maxwell with its impressive lounge to the front, separate dining room and kitchen/family room offers a practical and thoughtful layout for busy families. The separate dining room is a natural place to entertain with French doors to the rear garden. Upstairs are four well-proportioned bedrooms with master en-suite and family bathroom with separate shower and tiles from Porcelanosa. An integral garage adds to the overall practicality of this great family home.

The Maxwell is currently for sale at £276,000. Call 0141 375 0303 or check www.taylorwimpey.co.uk for further details.

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MILLER Homes’ brand new Kings Gate development in Gilmerton has officially launched for sale.

Properties at the new development will be available to buy from the nearby Roselea development in Rosewell.

A collection of 46, two, three and four bedroom homes, the development is located a few miles from Edinburgh city bypass and just five miles from Edinburgh city centre, making it ideal for commuters.

With open farmland to the south, Kings Gate has a rural feel but is close to the city meaning home buyers can have the best of both worlds.

The new community will be home to some of Miller’s most popular properties including the grand, four bedroom Travers. For first time buyers or downsizers, the Dahl, with French doors to the garden and a second bedroom or study is the perfect choice. Prices start at £179,995 and Help to Buy will be available on selected plots. For further information on Kings Gate visit Roselea or check visit www.millerhomes.co.uk or call 03334 142 099.

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WALKER Group is celebrating National Curry Week with a spicy offer for housebuyers at Seven Wells in East Calder during October.

The builder is giving gift vouchers for cooking courses at Edinburgh School of Food and Wine. Sandy Casey, sales director for Walker Group, said: "The kitchen is at the heart of every Walker Group home and is a great place to experiment with new recipes."

Chefs will love the Canterbury Corner at Seven Wells, priced £278,000. Check www.walkergroup.co.uk