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Tornagrain move was "best move ever made" by family


By Federica Stefani

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Ineriors enthusiast Shaunna Leith was delighted of moving with her family into a new home developed by ZeroC.
Ineriors enthusiast Shaunna Leith was delighted of moving with her family into a new home developed by ZeroC.

Attracted by the period charm of a home with all the comforts of a new build, Shaunna and Kevin Leitch sold their small flat last year and moved into their 3-bedroom modern country home from developer ZeroC, part of Places for People, at Tornagrain.

Now in the throes of Christmas preparations, photography and interiors enthusiast, Mrs Leitch explains why it has been the best move they ever made.

“We were so excited to find a home with high ceilings and charming features that not only requires no DIY, but also meets cosy modern-day building standards. We have two young daughters and wanted space for the girls to grow so were impressed that the 3-bed properties in Tornagrain were bigger than 4-bedroom new homes in the middle of town. I love to cook and entertain, so the open plan kitchen design and spacious rooms really appealed to me,” said Mrs Leitch.

Christmas decorations in the Leitch's family new home.
Christmas decorations in the Leitch's family new home.

Since moving to Tornagrain, the children’s sports coach has become something of a homes and interiors influencer. Her Instagram account is a showcase for her design ideas and has already attracted more than 2,500 followers.

She said: “I love photography and styling and started sharing pictures of our home and ideas for decoration when we moved to Tornagrain. It caught the attention of a well-known London interiors magazine and has appeared in a six-page lifestyle feature, which is amazing.

Mrs Leitch praised life in Tornagrain: “I work locally, but my husband is a chartered accountant with an office in town. We have the best of both worlds as its only 7 minutes to town and 7 minutes to the beach at Nairn. There’s lots of outdoor activities for us to enjoy with the girls as a family. The landowner is the Earl of Moray who, together with the developer, has shared a vision and forty-year plan for the village that gives me confidence Tornagrain will remain a place we will want to live for many years to come.”

The high ceiling of the Tornagrain 3-bedroom country house.
The high ceiling of the Tornagrain 3-bedroom country house.

The new phase at Tornagrain includes 2,3,4 and 5 bedroom homes with prices starting at £210,000. All homes are in the modern country style with period features and wood burning stoves in the larger properties.

To view contact 01463 830490.


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