Davidson, Woodend of Glassel, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4DB

Woodend of Glassel is North East Scotland’s first private Passivhaus development, offering a rare opportunity to build a fully certified Passivhaus in a woodland setting in Royal Deeside.

Just five homes are planned near Banchory, with a choice of the four-bedroom Davidson and the five-bedroom McKinley. Every home is designed to give you lower heating bills, fresh filtered air and a draught-free home that stays comfortable all year round.

The price includes the plot and a turnkey four-bedroom Davidson Passivhaus, built by award-winning local Passivhaus specialists Coldwells Build. Inside, there’s an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, a ground-floor double bedroom, three more double bedrooms upstairs, three bathrooms including a master ensuite, and a utility room with garden access.

Coldwells Build manufactures the home in its Insch workshop and assembles it on site. It’s designed by John Gilbert Architects, Scotland’s leading certified Passivhaus practice. Once complete, the home will be independently certified to the world-leading Passivhaus Standard by WARM, one of the few UK certifiers accredited by Germany’s Passivhaus Institute.

What is Passivhaus?

Passivhaus is a low-energy building standard developed in Germany in the 1990s. It uses very high levels of insulation, triple-glazed windows and a draught-free structure, so heating bills are lower and more predictable. Most of its heat comes from free sources such as sunlight, body heat and household appliances. A whole-house ventilation system keeps the home comfortable, with fresh, filtered air day and night. There are no draughts or cold spots, and the temperature stays steady from room to room.

Features:

Fixed-price, turnkey Passivhaus

Will be independently certified to the Passivhaus Standard

Triple glazing

Whole-house ventilation (MVHR)

Air source heat pump

Lower heating bills

Full planning permission

Large, private garden with mature trees

Communal green space

Off-street parking

Electric car charging point

Optional single or double garage

Optional solar PV and battery storage

Other information:

Planning: Full planning permission for the four-bedroom Davidson design, reference APP/2026/0741. Small layout changes are possible.

How to buy: There are two separate contracts. You buy your plot from the landowners, Woodend of Glassel Ltd, then sign a contract with Coldwells Build Ltd for their full turnkey service.

Build time: Typically 12 to 15 months from buying your plot to moving in.

Finishes: Personalise your Passivhaus from Coldwells Build’s selection of cladding, roofing and premium fixtures and finishes, including your kitchen, bathrooms and flooring.

Communal areas: The communal green space and access road are maintained through a shared arrangement, funded by an annual contribution. Full details and costs are provided before you buy your plot.

Services: Water, electricity and drainage will be provided to the plot.

Council tax: Band to be assessed on completion.

Information pack: To download the information pack, visit coldwellsbuild.com/woodend-of-glassel/info-pack.

You’re welcome to visit at any time, with parking on site. If you’d like a guided walkthrough, contact Coldwells Build on 01975 223 011 or hello@coldwellsbuild.com.

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