Dickie Homes

When it comes to buying a new home the principle requirement has long been cited as location; in this respect Shawlands which is considered by many to be at the hub of Glasgow’s South Side has long established itself as both a prime residential and social centre. Today the thriving community appeals to first time buyers, singletons, families and empty nesters – there really is something for everyone and it is into this vibrant community that Dickie Homes is proud to be creating a new development of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom duplexes – “Parkside”.

The Parkside development is to be found in Tantallon Road and what is fast emerging, is a wholly appropriate new tenement building. Given that Dickie Homes created many of the fine tenements in the nearby Mount Florida area in the late nineteenth century; it is very much a return to its roots for this renowned house builder.

The popularity of the location is clear; before Parkside was officially launched over 200 potential buyers have already contacted Dickie Homes to register for information! Beyond location, trust is also of key importance in any major purchase decision and in Dickie Homes there is a company based in our midst which has been creating homes for Scottish families for over 125 years.

As a location, Shawlands excels! It is situated on one of the major arterial routes to and from the heart of the city, running parallel with the railway line into Central Station. It is well served by various transport links, including two railway stations (Pollokshields East and Shawlands) and frequent bus services to various points in Glasgow. Locally, there are a diverse range of shops, bars and restaurants and a series of leisure facilities, including the biggest public park in Scotland -- Queen's Park which has allotments, a botanical garden glass house, public tennis courts, a public golf course, children's play areas, a boating pond, farmer's markets and a hill affording unrivalled views of the city. A little further away, but within easy walking distance are The Tramway Theatre, Pollok Park, Burrell Collection and the Victoria Infirmary. With the West End only a ten minute drive away, it is little wonder this has been a highly popular residential area for so long.

The Parkside development is emerging at the site of what was formerly Whitecraigs Suzuki garage in Tantallon Road. Parkside combines modern building technology, with a stylish exterior designed with the surrounding locality in mind, to ensure that once completed Parkside blends quickly into the mix of blond and red sandstone buildings all around it. Creating a building that works sympathetically with the surroundings typifies the Dickie Homes approach as can be seen from its other development across West Central Scotland.

Once created every apartment will offer not only spacious and well specified accommodation but also covered secured parking and lift access to each level and there will certainly be choice; 45 homes are being created with 23 differing apartment styles!

Dickie Homes has stayed true to its founding principles of creating homes that people would be proud to live in where the ‘footprint’ allow buyers to spread out and enjoy their home. Dickie Homes Sales Director, John Kerr notes; “We have a strong local reputation, numerous of our buyers today have grown up in a Dickie Home and this means something to them; in today’s language they are loyal to our brand and we are proud of this; nothing sells a home more than location, but personal recommendation and trust run it a very close second and at Parkside we believe we can offer both”.

Parkside is being marketed by Clyde Property (226 Kilmarnock Road, Shawlands) who can be contacted for further information on 0141 534 3777. Alternatively contact Dickie Homes for full information on 0141 633 6060 or visit www.dickiehomes.com