St Andrews and Dundee developments in the running for housebuilding ‘Oscars’

The striking development at 22 Lade Braes in St Andrews quickly sold when it hit the market.

By Jack McKeown

April 3 2023, 3:21pm

The bold housing development in St Andrews has been shortlisted for a major industry award. Image: Headon Developments.

A striking cluster of apartments in the heart of St Andrews has been shortlisted for a major housebuilding awards.

The residential development at 22 Lade Braes is in the running for the Best Small Development of the Year at the Homes for Scotland Awards.

Consisting of just eight apartments, all of which enjoy terrific views over St Andrews, it’s located just off the historic Lade Braes walk.

The project was spearheaded by local firm Headon Developments. They were nominated for the awards due to their inclusion of sustainable elements, use of local materials and considerate design.

The development of eight flats form a prominent part of the St Andrews skyline. Image: Headon Developments.

Prices for the flats started at £490,000. All eight were quickly snapped up after being advertised by estate agent Rettie.

Based in St Andrews, Headon Developments have been building homes in East Fife for more than 30 years.

Among their previous projects are numerous developments in St Andrews. The company is also behind projects in Crail, Strathkinnes and Edinburgh.

The Lade Braes apartments were designed by St Andrews-based architects Muir Walker Pride.

Director Ian Muir said: “Muir Walker Pride are delighted that Headon Development’s project at 22 Lade Braes has been shortlisted for the award.

“This handsome development on a challenging site stands testament to the Developers professional management, construction skills and attention to detail.”

Major development

Headon Developments is one half of HeadonS1, the company behind the major 900-home St Andrews West development.

The multi-million-pound investment includes air source heat pumps, dedicated cycle lanes and connection to wider public transport networks.

As well as housing, it will include business and employment land.

In addition, a central green corridor and active travel route running through the site aims to connect neighbourhoods and provide a social space for residents.

All eight flats sold quickly. Image: Headon Developments.

Joe Headon, managing director of Headon Developments, said: “This is testament to the quality of developments we strive for, which blend the latest advances in technology with a mix of traditional and contemporary materials ultimately providing great homes for our clients.”

Meanwhile two Dundee developments have been shortlisted in the Development of the Year (Medium) category.

They are Campion Homes’ project at Ellengowan and Stewart Milne Group’s
Ballumbie Rise development.

The winners of the Homes for Scotland Awards will be announced on Friday May 26.