Plans for 230 new homes in Fife village

Persimmon Homes North Scotland says that the three-phase approach to developing 230 new homes is expected to get underway in 2021.

The 37.6 acre parcel of land at Sappi Road was purchased this week paving the way for an extensive range of house styles with two, three, four and five bedroom homes in 11 different designs.

The development area will be transformed to create a thriving new community complete with landscaped open space, riverside walkways and upgraded road access.

In addition to the initial investment a further £590,000 Section 75 contribution has been earmarked for improvements to the local primary school and transport upgrades in the local area

The new development, named West Mill, follows the success of The Old Mill, both named in recognition of the town’s 19th century paper mills that in their era were one of the town’s main employers alongside the well- known Haig Whisky bottling plant that remained in Markinch for over a century.

James MacKay, director in charge at Persimmon Homes North Scotland, said: “This is an exciting development that marks our continued commitment to invest in Fife. This investment will only provide much needed new homes it will also breathe economic life into the area and lay the foundations for a thriving new community.

“Our plans include homes to suit a range of buyers, from those looking to get on the property ladder for the first time buyers to families seeking more space as they grow.”

Persimmon Homes North Scotland purchased the land this week and aims to release the first homes onto the market in May 2021.

West Mill is ideally located with Markinch train station nearby, close to the Lomond Hills, just two miles away from Glenrothes, and just six miles from the stunning East Scotland coastline.

To find out more about the homes coming soon buyers are invited to register interest online to receive updates. For more information and to register visit: www.persimmonhomes.com.