5 bed detached house for sale

Burnfield, Birnie, Elgin IV30

Deena Aranci of Aranci & Firth is delighted to present this impressive five-bedroom detached home in Birnie, near Elgin. Architecturally designed by Ecobrix Design & Build, this striking contemporary property combines generous family accommodation with innovative construction, stylish design and an impressive focus on energy efficiency.

Designed for modern living, the home features an expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, with corner bifold doors, creating a welcoming central space for everyday family life and entertaining. A separate utility room adds practicality, while five bedrooms offer excellent flexibility for families, home working or accommodating guests. A double garage provides further convenience.

The specification includes high-performance triple glazing, a slate roof, rendered exterior with feature cladding and a carefully considered thermal envelope. An air source heat pump, solar photovoltaic panels and underfloor heating throughout the ground floor contribute to the property's energy-efficient design, with an EPC A rating targeted by the builder.

A particularly appealing feature of this new-build opportunity is that this home is ready for purchasers to select the interior finishes, creating a home tailored to their individual preferences and style. From the kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and doors through to the external landscaping, there is the flexibility to personalise the specification, subject to any agreed allowances and applicable additional costs.

Situated in Birnie, within easy reach of Elgin and its range of local amenities, this is an exciting opportunity to acquire a thoughtfully designed new home combining contemporary style, spacious accommodation and forward-thinking construction.

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Construction & External Specification

The property is constructed using Ecobrix Insulated Concrete Formwork (icf), incorporating a reinforced concrete core and a high-performance thermal envelope designed to achieve an EPC A rating. The construction is designed to provide excellent airtightness and acoustic performance. Externally, the home features a rendered façade with feature cladding to the front and rear elevations, a slate roof, aluminium rainwater goods and a striking contemporary finish. High-performance triple-glazed windows with black colour-coated frames, large-format glazing to key living areas and a feature entrance door complete the specification.

Heating & Energy Efficiency

The energy-efficient specification includes an air source heat pump, wet underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, radiators upstairs and solar photovoltaic panels. The home has been designed with a focus on energy efficiency, comfortable internal temperatures and reduced energy consumption. Optional upgrades may include battery storage, enhanced smart heating controls and underfloor heating to the first floor, subject to the builder's specification and any additional costs.

Kitchen & Utility

The thoughtfully designed open-plan kitchen, dining and living area creates a spacious central hub for everyday family life and entertaining, complemented by a separate utility room. A kitchen allowance is included, with the final design to be selected by the purchaser. Depending on the agreed specification, optional upgrades may include a bespoke designer kitchen, stone or quartz worktops, premium appliance packages and feature lighting.

Bathrooms & En-Suites

The bathroom specification includes contemporary sanitaryware, tiled wet areas to walls and floors, and heated towel rails. Purchasers may have the opportunity to personalise selected finishes, with potential upgrades including full-height tiling, designer sanitaryware, walk-in showers, freestanding baths and feature brassware finishes. Final choices and any additional costs are subject to the agreed specification and stage of construction.

Internal Finishes & Flooring

The standard internal specification includes plastered and painted walls in a neutral finish, internal doors and ironmongery, skirting boards, architraves and a timber staircase with balustrade. An allowance for floor finishes is included, giving the purchaser the opportunity to select suitable finishes within the agreed allowance. Depending on the build stage, optional upgrades may include engineered oak flooring, large-format porcelain tiles, premium carpet packages, bespoke joinery and feature staircase finishes.

Electrical & Lighting

The electrical specification includes a standard electrical package, LED downlights to key areas and provision for external lighting. Subject to the build stage and agreed specification, optional upgrades may include a feature lighting design, smart home integration, additional sockets and media points, and landscape lighting.

Disclaimer

These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not constitute or form part of an offer of contract. Intending purchasers must rely on their own inspection of the property. None of the above appliances/services have been tested by us. We recommend that purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check all appliances/services before making a legal commitment. Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floorplan contained here, measurements of doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate, and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission, or misstatement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. Photos may have been altered, enhanced or virtually staged for marketing purposes.