Situated off Raploch Road in Raploch, and minutes from the heart of Stirling, the development offers a choice of attractive one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a selection of spacious two, three and four-bedroom family homes, many with striking views to Stirling Castle.

The remaining property in phase one is an impressive two-bedroom ground floor apartment (plot 47) with terrace, competitively priced at £100,000 - but that's not all. In addition to the superb layout and finish of this property, which includes a modern fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, Cruden Homes is offering a host of incentives such as flooring throughout.

Also, only too aware of the challenges faced by potential buyers in a sluggish lending market, Cruden is providing five percent deposit paid and a 10% interest free loan for 10 years. All the buyer of this property has to do is simply move in, as the apartment is ready for immediate occupancy.

However, Cruden Homes isn't simply offering this incentive because this is the final property in phase one. Instead, the company is launching phase two with similar momentum, as both a five per cent deposit paid and 10-year interest free loan are available on several of the mix of one and two-bedroom apartments in the first release.

Priced from only £82,000, these properties are providing an affordable consideration for a number of local buyers and further underline Cruden Homes' ongoing commitment to the urban renewal of the area, despite the challenges posed by the last 18 months within the housing sector.

Hazel Davies, sales and marketing manager at Cruden Homes (Scotland) East, says, "The level of interest at Stirling Bridge remains consistent. This reflects our efforts to continue to build high quality new homes in a bid to help meet the much needed requirement for new housing stock within Stirling. Also, by offering incentives such as paid deposits and interest free loans, we are greatly assisting local residents in trying to secure a new home for the long term, which in turn enables Raploch as a community to continue to thrive and grow."

As one would expect from a renowned Scottish house builder, the specification is high at Stirling Bridge. Gas central heating and double glazing are fitted as standard and all kitchens are fully fitted and come with integrated stainless steel oven, hob and hood. Master bedrooms are complete with mirrored wardrobes, while en-suites and bathrooms feature contemporary, slick white sanitaryware.

Externally, the facade of the apartment blocks wouldn't look out of place if featured within an architectural or 'Homes of the Future' exhibition. The striking modern buildings fuse natural wood with render, brick and steel, fashioning a very contemporary yet thoughtful design that suggests the nearby wide-open green spaces have influenced the overall outcome. The holistic approach to the design of these homes is further enhanced by the fact that they have all been built to Eco-homes 'Very good' standard, pushing forward the boundaries of environmental living.

The development is only minutes from Stirling's dynamic town centre, which blends a rich historic past with all the requirements of modern day living, from leading high street retailers to eateries, restaurants, bars and entertainment/leisure facilities.

By being minutes from the M9, Stirling Bridge also has that all important commutability factor, making Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow highly accessible, and further adding to the appeal of the development.

In addition to the deposit paid and 10 year interest free loan, Cruden Homes is also offering the company's shared equity scheme on selected plots. All apartments are also exempt from stamp duty and there is a priority purchase scheme available for first-time buyers. For further details on all the properties and offers currently available, please call the Stirling Bridges ales office on 01786 469 637 or DTZ Residential on 0131 459 2222. Alternatively, visit www.cruden-homes.co.uk or call into the stunning 2 bedroom show apartment, which is open Thursday to Monday, from 11am until 5.30pm.