Pauline and Marc

From House to High-End Apartment: A Family’s Move to Stewart Gardens

Pauline and Marc purchased a three bedroom Stirling duplex apartment in Stewart Gardens in November 2023, after a change in family circumstances led them to reconsider their needs. Previously, they lived in a spacious five bedroom detached home, also in Newton Mearns, with their two children Hayden (17) and Ayla (14) and Pauline’s elderly mother. 

As their children grew older, and Pauline’s mother sadly passed away, the need for space lessened and they began their search for something different.  

“We loved our previous home, but it was simply too big for us,” Pauline explained. “After my mum passed, the house felt impractical, and with three levels, cleaning was a nightmare. We started looking for something that suited our needs better but still had enough space for our family. 

Marc was immediately drawn to the apartments at Stewart Gardens, relishing the idea of a more manageable home that still maintained a luxurious feel. “When we first visited, I wasn’t sure if an apartment would work for a family of four,” Pauline admits. “But when we saw the space and layout, especially the size of the bedrooms, we were blown away.”

The generous room sizes were a huge selling point. “We wanted three big bedrooms, which is almost impossible to find,” Pauline continued. “The apartment solved that problem perfectly. Our son has the master bedroom downstairs, our daughter has a fantastic-sized room, and ours is so spacious that we even have a sofa and TV.”

The transition from a house to an apartment was a significant change, particularly with no garden, but it has proved to be a welcome one. “Marc has never been a fan of gardening, so he loves that we don’t have to worry about it anymore,” Pauline laughed. “And the balcony gets the sun all day, even in Scotland. It’s a lovely spot to relax.”

They’ve even made a few customisations to make their home their own, adding a wall to separate the kitchen from the living area for a cosier feel, and repurposing the fourth bedroom as a snug and office space. “The flexibility of the layout has been fantastic,” Pauline adds. “We also have so much storage, more than we did in our old house!”

Stewart Gardens’ location has allowed them to stay within the community they love. “We’re still a 15-minute walk from The Avenue shopping centre and the supermarket, which is great,” Pauline said. “There are plenty of buses nearby, making it easy for the kids to get to school or into town.”

As for the future, Pauline and Marc see their new apartment as their forever home. “With the lift access, even if we struggled with stairs in the future, we could easily adapt. We have more than enough space for the kids and even future grandchildren,” she said. “Honestly, we couldn’t be happier with our decision.”

We have some beautiful apartments just like this one available at our Stewart Gardens development. With only a few remaining and some great incentives including LBTT paid and flooring included, now is a great time to buy.

Take a look at availability here.