Description
RATHO. COUNTRY CHARM WITH EVERY CONVENIENCE ON YOUR DOORSTEP.
Nestling on the picturesque banks of the Union Canal in Ratho, and enjoying its own tranquil canal basin, our exclusive new development brings contemporary family living to an idyllic waterside setting. Featuring a range of detached homes from our prestigious new Signature Collection, along with 3 bedroom terraced homes and elegant townhouses overlooking the canal basin, The Mooring is perfectly designed for young families and professionals alike.
From stone age circles to the medieval charm of Haltoun House and St Mary’s church, Ratho is an attractive, characterful village to the west of Edinburgh. The Union Canal runs alongside the village, which is also home to Edinburgh Canal Centre and boating charity The Seagull Trust. Leisure pursuits abound, with Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, the largest indoor climbing centre in Europe and Ratho Golf Club nearby.
Situated off Baird Road at the heart of Ratho, across from the highly regarded Bridge Inn bar and restaurant, The Mooring enjoys it's own tranquil and picturesque canal basin. Mainly comprising 4 and 5 bedroom detached homes from our stunning Signature Collection, it also features a 4 bedroom detached home from our Lauriston range, nine 3 bedroom townhouses and eighteen 3 bedroom terraced homes.
Specification
QUALITY OF DESIGN. QUALITY OF FINISH. THAT'S WHAT WE CARE ABOUT.
Each CALA home enjoys its own array of unique features and benefits. Accordingly the specification will vary depending upon the size and style of home selected. CALA Sales Advisors will be delighted to discuss details of a particular housetype with you.
KITCHENS
Each stylish kitchen has been individually studio designed to maximise both workspace and storage.
High quality integrated appliances are fitted throughout each home as detailed below:
* Stainless steel cooker hood
* Stainless steel 4 or 5 burner gas hob (as design dictates)
* Integrated fridge/freezer
* Integrated dishwasher
* Stainless steel electric oven (Barrie, Bryce, Cleland, Colville, Crichton, Dewar & Elliot)
* Stainless steel electronic multifunction oven (Kennedy, Logan & Rowanlea)
* Stainless steel microwave oven (Kennedy, Logan & Rowanlea)
BATHROOMS & EN SUITES
Sanitaryware will be provided from the Laufen range, in white, and will be complemented with Hansgrohe taps and fittings. Silver finished shower enclosures, with white shower trays, will have Hansgrohe shower valves and heads.
Baths will be served by a wall mounted thermostatic combined bath filler and handheld spray set. Chrome towel warmers will be fitted as standard to bathrooms and master en suites. Wall tiling will be provided from selected Porcelanosa ranges. Please consult a Sales Advisor for specific details relating to each individual property.
Fitted bathroom furniture will be installed in bathrooms, en suites and the ground floor cloakroom, as design dictates.
DECORATION
Internal walls will be finished in magnolia emulsion paint and ceilings will be finished in white. Internal pass doors will be oak veneered, with contemporary lever style handles. Skirtings and facings will be finished in white gloss paint, with pre-finished crafted timber stair balustrades and handrail.
WARDROBES
All wardrobes will have pre-finished oak veneered pass doors with matching shelves and hanging rail provided. Master bedroom and other en suite bedrooms will feature bi-fold wardrobe doors.
ELECTRICAL
* Ample power, TV and telephone points are provided throughout each property – please consult a Sales Advisor for plot specific details
* Pendant light fittings
* Low energy external bulkhead light fittings provided at rear and French door exits
* Switchable sensor wall lantern to front door with additional lantern provided outside the garage on selected housetypes
* Doorbell and chimes provided at front entrance door
* Shaver socket provided in bathroom and in each en suite
* Master TV console plate provided in main lounge/living area
* Multigrid switching of kitchen appliances sited on wall above/behind worktop
* Fitted Carbon Monoxide detectors (where design dictates)
SECURITY SYSTEM & SMOKE ALARMS
A ‘direct dial up’ security system offers added safety and security for your home. Mains wired smoke detectors in ground and upper hallways are also included for added peace of mind.
PLUMBING & HEATING
Direct mains pressure cold water will be supplied to all cold water outlets and direct mains pressure hot water will be provided via a heat exchange cylinder to all hot water outlets. In addition a solar powered water heating system will be installed, operating via solar panels fixed to the roof of each home at The Mooring. This system is designed to collect solar energy and re-direct it to the water cylinder, working in conjunction with a supplementary heat source to ensure hot water when needed, while reducing the carbon footprint of the home.
Central heating will be provided via a high efficiency gas boiler and radiator system. Each home will benefit from a ‘two zone’ system with programmable controls separately serving ground floor and upper floor accommodation for added comfort. Each radiator (except those occurring in rooms/areas with programmable thermostat), will have individual thermostatic control valves.
GARAGE
Each garage will feature sectional style doors which are easy to operate whilst being stylish and secure. Switchable lighting and power will also be provided.
ENERGY REDUCTION FEATURES
The CALA Signature range of homes available at The Mooring has been carefully designed to reduce CO2 emissions through improved insulation properties of the building fabric and the provision of renewable energy in the form of solar panels. All homes at The Mooring will be fitted with solar panels and associated boiler technology to generate hot water for domestic use. For full details and solar panel positions please consult a Sales Advisor.
EXTERNALS
The external finishes of each property will be in accordance with the development external schedule. Sales Advisors will be pleased to offer information on individual plot external finishes and colours.
Front gardens will be landscaped in accordance with approved landscape design. Garage driveways will be monoblock. Rear gardens will be graded, rough raked and rotovated. A rotary drier will be provided in the rear garden with linking path access. In addition a timber decking area will be provided in the rear garden of selected properties.
A 1.8 metre high palisade fence will be erected between the rear gardens of each property.
Our Sales Advisor will be able to assist you with information on plot specific boundary fences, service strips, walls and factoring. A factoring company will be appointed to maintain all the common areas within the overall development, i.e. landscaped areas, open areas and car parking areas etc.
An annual fee will be payable by all residents at The Mooring. In order to satisfy building regulations, barrier free access will be provided to either the front or rear entrance. Please consult a Sales Advisor for full details.
Leisure facilities
Leisure pursuits abound, with Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, the largest indoor climbing centre in Europe and Ratho Golf Club nearby.
The Mooring also benefits from convenient local amenities including the Dalmahoy Hotel and Bridge Inn bar and restaurant, good schools such as Ratho Primary and Balerno High School, plus of course miles of scenic canal and countryside walks.
Schools and education
Good schools such as Ratho Primary and Balerno High School
Nearest schools:
- Ratho Primary School (0.5 miles)
- Clifton Hall Junior School - Primary (0.9 miles)
- Clifton Hall School - Primary (0.9 miles)
Transport links
Located within easy access to the M8 and M9 to the North and A71 to the South, Ratho is conveniently located on the edge of Edinburgh and is surrounded by a network of paths including the canal towpath, ideal for country strolls and cycling.
Approximately eight miles from the city centre, it’s also perfectly placed for commuting. So whether you crave Edinburgh’s hustle and bustle or simply the relaxed, desirable community of Ratho, you can have it all at The Mooring.
In addition, this wonderful family friendly community is accessible by bus, with Ingliston park and ride nearby, or by car to the city centre, with direct access to the motorways and Edinburgh International Airport.
Nearest stations:
Kirknewton
(2.8 miles)
Curriehill
(3.4 miles)
Edinburgh Park
(3.5 miles)
Site plan
About CALA Homes
CALA Homes
For many, the name CALA is synonymous with stunning design.
You’ll see it throughout our exclusive developments with their striking, individual homes, which combine traditional design features with contemporary home comforts. Generously proportioned and boasting light, bright living areas, these aspirational and award winning homes are the foundation of CALA’s excellent reputation in the quality house building market.
We began building homes over thirty years ago, and today we apply the same guiding principles of exceptional design and build, insisting on meeting stringent standards and offering value for money in a wide range of sought-after locations. Whatever you’re seeking, be it a stylish waterfront apartment, a rural retreat or an urban pied-a-terre, CALA Homes offer an outstanding choice of properties for the discerning housebuyer across the UK.
Other developments from CALA Homes Limited
- Longacre - Off Burnshot Road , Kirkliston, Edinburgh, West Lothian EH29 9FF (2.3 miles)
- The Paddock - Lanar Road West, Balerno, Edinburgh (3.2 miles)
- Grovewood Hill - Burnbrae Park, Edinburgh, EH12 (3.8 miles)
- Queen Margaret Grove - Clerwood Terrace Edinburgh EH12 (5.0 miles)
- East Fettes - East Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 (7.4 miles)
Industry affiliations
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NHBC is the standard setting and leading consumer protection body for new UK homes. NHBC's 10 year Buildmark warranty covers over 80% of new UK homes |
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The Home Builders Federation (HBF) is the representative body of the home building industry in England and Wales |
