Homebuilder Applecross has announced the launch of a new development near Edinburgh.

Located nine miles south of the Scottish capital, the Eskbridge site comprises 77 properties across a range of different house types which serve to create a peaceful environment with a sense of community, the firm states.

These include terraced, detached and semi-detached homes, all located near to the River Esk, which offers easy access to a range of leisure pursuits such as cycle paths and river walks.

Lianne Bootland, head of sales at the firm, comments: "Eskbridge is proving very popular with professional couples looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life whilst still having easy access to Edinburgh."

Three-bedroom terraced properties are available from £230,000 while four-bedroom homes start off at £335,000.

In related news, property developer Barratt recently announced a number of incentives for buyers at a number of its sites in the central Scotland region.