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New Releases: The Fosters at Bolton Gardens, Silsden
Exciting news for those of your searching for a three-bedroom home in Silsden. Two plots of the highly anticipated three-bedroom Foster home are available at Bolton Gardens. The Foster is a semi-detached townhouse that perfectly blends modern and traditional architecture. With three floors and a garage, it offers ample space and comfort for families.
Completed Foster home
Completed Foster home
As you step into the Foster, you are greeted with a hallway that leads to the upper floors and doors that open into a spacious open-plan living area., with a cloakroom and store cupboard. The living area integrates a modern kitchen, a dining area, and a sitting area that leads to the rear patio and turfed garden via double doors.
The first floor houses two good-sized double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a bath. The second floor boasts an expansive full-length master suite with a bedroom, en suite shower room, and ample storage space.
Completed Foster home
As with all our homes at this build stage, you get to make your own selections from the extensive range of kitchen cabinetry and ceramic tiling to make your home truly your own. So, whether you prefer a traditional look or a more modern feel, the Foster home gives you the flexibility to customize your living space. Learn more about our specifications here.
Completed Foster home, master suite, ensuite
The two plots available for sale are 2 and 66. With limited plots available, act fast to secure your dream home. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to live in a beautiful, modern, and comfortable space that you can truly call your own.
Contact us today to schedule a tour of the development and make the Foster home your new sanctuary.
Call Karen L on 01535 280309 or [email protected].
We look forward to hearing from you.
2nd March 2023
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Interiors inspiration with Laura Baarda of Bowman Riley…
Moving into a new home is always exciting, and the possibilities for creating a fresh new look are endless! Even if you’re working with existing furniture, there are always ways to inject new style into your space. From updating your window treatments to adding a few well-placed accents, a little change can go a long way.
To help you stay ahead of the curve, we’ve consulted with Laura Baarda, Head of Interiors at Bowman Riley, to bring you the latest trends for 2023. Plus, we’ve sourced looks direct from high-street brands so you can easily recreate these trends in your own home. Get ready to be inspired!
1 ~ Tonal Warm Colour Palettes
We’re seeing many lovely tonal palettes layered with elegant patterns and textures, paired with casual slubby linens and plush, rich velvets.
JACI DAILY
2 ~ Bronze Beauty
After the popularity of simple black brassware over the last few years, paired with either natural light oak or dark black timber, we are now seeing a more classical and flexible set of finishes. Bronze brassware brings warmth and pairs beautifully with varying oak tones.
SAMUEL HEATH
3 ~ Adding drama to tonal schemes
When decorating any room in your home, you might feel like something is missing, and that could well be a bold accent. Adding a solid black or tan splash in small areas of the room is one of the quickest ways to add drama to a space while creating a harmonious scheme. Depending on the outcome you wish to arrive at, accents can be complementary or contrasting to the leading tone of the room, but either way, they are there to emphasise the overall colour, not detract from it.
H&M HOME
ZARA HOME
We take pride in curating spaces that strike the perfect balance between timeless elegance and cutting-edge design. We hope to be able to show you what beautiful spaces you could create in our homes with the launch of a brand new Show Home later this year.
Before we go, please remember we recommend waiting a year to paint your new home to allow it some time to settle 🙂
1st March 2023
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Mya Gouche
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Happy Valentines Day. We’ve donated £725 to Tiny Tickers
Like many of our family team, I have a young child, and because of this, Sarah and I feel passionate about helping children’s charities.
So today, on Valentine’s Day, we’re donating to Tiny Tickers. A national charity Improving the early detection and care of babies with serious heart conditions.
Did you know that a baby is born with a congenital defect every two hours in the U.K.? Babies born with severe heart problems are at significant risk of disability or even death if not diagnosed before they fall into the early stages of heart failure. Therefore, early detection is essential, so today, we’ve donated £725, so they can supply more machines to the hospitals that need them and hopefully save more lives.
To find out more about the charity and how you might be able to help, go to their website here. Or to find out about our other charitable endeavours, please click here.
We hope you all have a wonderful Valentine’s Day with your loved ones.
Best, Caroline and Sarah x
14th February 2023
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Say hello to our Sales Advisor, Karen L 🙂
Today, we’d like to say hello to a new addition to our family team: Karen L, our newest Sales Advisor guiding our homeowners through one of the most significant decisions of their life!! Karen joined us in December and has been a busy bee ever since getting to know our homeowners.
What experience do you bring to your role here at Skipton Properties?
I have been in the housebuilding industry for over twenty years, working for various new-build developers. With so many years under my belt, I am adept at translating plans for our customers so they can confidently buy off-plan. I love my role and was overjoyed when Skipton Properties offered me a job. It is nice to work for a developer that I genuinely believe in.
Our customer journey is important to us. So what do we do differently at Skipton Properties?
Every developer tries to put customers and families at the centre of everything they do, providing a seamless journey – from the beginning to completion – with attention to detail and care. But being family-run, this value naturally runs through our veins, ensuring each customer receives an unforgettable experience.
When you walked up to a completed Skipton Properties home at Bolton Gardens, your first reaction was WOW. Please talk to us a little about this considering your experience in the industry.
I’ve never seen homes built by a developer of your size with such attention to detail on each elevation. I could go on, the stone you use here at Bolton Gardens, the block paved driveways, but the feature I have yet to see anywhere else is the size of those patios. In many cases, they span the entire width of the house. Such size changes how our homeowners use their gardens, giving them enough space for a table and chairs and some lounge seating.
You’ll find Karen at Bolton Gardens, Silsden, for much of her week. However, she is also available for appointments to view our last two homes at Ebor Mills, Haworth.
Speaking of the stone we use at Bolton Gardens in Silsden 😉
Bolton Gardens – Silsden
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Ebor Mills – Haworth
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The Alders – Skipton
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Your Journey
Buying a home needn’t be difficult to navigate. Your Sales Advisor is always ready to guide you through each phase of the process, and to provide you with a better understanding, we’ve documented some key steps to anticipate when purchasing a new home from us.
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NHQC
We’re excited to introduce the New Homes Quality Code, replacing the Consumer Code, to further enhance our commitment to excellence. This code complements the 10-year New Homes Warranty provided by the LABC for your added protection.
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Customer Stories
Without our customers we wouldn’t be in business. We’ve interviewed a few of our homeowners so you can hear directly from them about their experience of buying a Skipton Properties home, from the design to their experience of buying.
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Mortgage Advice
Navigating the mortgage market can be confusing.That’s why we have partnered with the Mortgage Advice Bureau. They have many years of experience in finding mortgages on new-build properties that work perfectly for their clients.
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13th February 2023
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In conversation…..
….with our kitchen supplier, Howdens
For over a decade, we’ve been proud to partner with Howdens Joinery. Delighting our customers with their beautiful kitchens that are stylish yet practical. her essential
How long have you been designing kitchens?
I’ve been a Kitchen Designer at Howdens since 2003, and have been Skipton Properties’ design lead since our relationship began. My background was in interior design, which provided the base experience in order to design kitchens at Howdens.
The ‘Middleton’ Show Home Kitchen at The Alders, Skipton
What’s your first consideration when starting a kitchen design for Skipton Properties?
My first consideration is who might live in this home, might this home appeal to first time buyers or families? And then I start with the basics, how much storage is required? And from there, I can get creative on the flow of the kitchen, mindful of the design of the home.
Plot 4, View Home, Ebor Mills, Haworth
“I love striking just the right balance between traditional and contemporary, using colours and textures to add that extra “oomph”!
What are your essential requirements for a well-designed kitchen?
Kitchen design should offer the perfect balance of style and function. From sound storage solutions to creative zones for food prep and cooking, you can get your culinary space humming like a well-oiled machine – no more bumping elbows in cramped corners! Whether it be clever pull outs or an island that adds informal dining opportunities on top of valuable storage, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as finding just what you need when creating some delicious meals with ease.
What are absolute no no’s in kitchen design?
We like to achieve that airy, open feel in a kitchen. I make sure to leave sufficient clearance between appliance handles and other obstructions – such as a sink or window frame – so they won’t be accidentally knocked when passing by.
What are your favourite styles at the moment?
It really depends on the project, property style and “look” being created. I love striking just the right balance between traditional and contemporary, using colours and textures to add that extra “oomph”!
Talk to us about 2023 trends.
Kitchens are becoming an oasis of lifestyle and personality, allowing you to express yourself with a range of bold colours as well as calm earth tones. The Scandi look remains fashionable, while green and tranquil blues have become the latest must-have additions to your culinary space.
View some of Karen’s favourite kitchens we’ve installed over the years….
The Bridge, Haworth
Ebor Mills, Haworth
The Rise, Harden
The Sycamores, Coniston Cold
Victoria Fold, Sabden
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Our Kitchens
We have a beautiful selection of kitchen doors, handles, laminates and quartz worktops. Choose a dramatic blue kitchen or opt for softer neutral tones, the choice is yours
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Our Bathrooms
Each of our bathrooms have a selection of contemporary sanitary ware, sleek bathroom fittings from brands such as Hansgrohe and complementary tiling to ensure a timeless design
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Elevations
Natural stone is our signature building material, and we use it wherever we can across our developments. This is paired with natural stone heads and sills
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Design
You’ll find many of our homes feature large open plan spaces, but mindful of the latest working from home requirements we have tried to include spaces for home offices where possible
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The best of the rest
From staircases to the lighting in your kitchens and bathrooms, to energy saving technology, we ensure our specifications are up to date with the latest design
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Little extras
We have curated a selection of little extras you can choose from to make your house a home. From quartz worktops, to additional appliances and much more
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The Alders – Skipton
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7th February 2023
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Mya Gouche
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2022 LABC Building Excellence Awards
We’re anxiously awaiting the results…
This Friday, we’ll find out if we have won the national award for ‘Best Residential Conversion’ at the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2022.
Our entry is for our completed development, St Stephen’s Place in Skipton. A development that included the renovation of several Grade II listed buildings.
It was quite an achievement to be a regional winner, but a national accolade would be a fantastic accomplishment. There is some tough competition in the category but we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed!
To see the video from last year’s LABC awards please click here.
Hear from a homeowner at St Stephen’s Place…
“I had an excellent experience buying a home with Skipton Properties. What I like most about my new home is its uniqueness, the historical relevance, original features (especially the windows), internal finish and attention to detail, as well as its ideal location for the town centre yet with parking.”
Bolton Gardens – Silsden
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Ebor Mills – Haworth
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The Alders – Skipton
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26th January 2023
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It’s National Compliment Day!
We thought it was the perfect opportunity to salute our hardworking Site Managers, considering they are the thread that weaves everything together 🙂
(From left to right) David has put in 6 years on the Site Management team and his dedication shows. Michael loves taking on the everyday challenges of Site Management! John enjoys watching customers move into their happy new homes. Lee (a finalist at 2021’s LABC Building Excellence Awards) gets immense satisfaction seeing all of our sites come alive with beautiful stone homes, while Craig is passionate about giving his team members and customers an uplifting experience.
We asked them what their favourite home is and why…
At The Alders, Skipton, Craig is smitten with the charming three-bedroom Bramble, drawn to its perfectly proportioned, traditional elevations and impressive master bedroom and Lee, likes The Wood. With generous living areas, four bedrooms and a study, it’s the perfect family home.
At Bolton Gardens, in Silsden, Michael fell in love with the large kitchen and timeless style of The Ermysted, a charming family home currently available in our future releases at Bolton Gardens in Silsden. Meanwhile, David chose The Craven’s stunning four-bedroom layout, a beautifully flowing, cleverly designed and undeniably popular home.
John, our Site Manager at Ebor Mills, Haworth, has developed a fondness for the delightful Warehouse and Spinning Mill homes due to the quirky integral balconies.
Whose day will you brighten with a compliment?
View some of our homes they mention in the gallery below…
The Ermysted
The Craven
The Spinning Mill rear
The Bramble
25th January 2023
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Mya Gouche
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Customer Stories: Raymond and Diane
Raymond and Diane, The Ashton: Bolton Gardens, Silsden
Why did you want to make Bolton Gardens, and Silsden, your home?
When we saw that you were building here in Silsden we booked to view straight away. Living in Oxenhope previously, we have wanted to move over this way for some time, and Bolton Gardens, a stone’s throw from Ilkley, was perfect for us. The development has a real ‘Yorkshire Dales feel’ to it; we love it!
It made our buying decision so much easier having lived in a Skipton Properties build previous to this, albeit a refurbishment; we already understood your company values, the buying process and the quality of finishes.
What made you buy a Skipton Properties home for the second time?
Having lived in an SP refurbishment previously, we were already impressed with the finishes. It made our buying decision so much easier, we had a good understanding of your company values and the buying process.
We did view other new build developments in the area, but our heart was with Skipton Properties and Bolton Gardens.
What was your experience of buying a new home with us?
Great! We were always able to come and look at our home during each stage; our Sales Advisors were always accommodating. After a particular visit to the development, we remember heading into Ilkley for a coffee and thinking wow! We were so happy to have secured this particular home.
One of our final visits was after the carpets had been laid; that was a real defining moment for us, seeing the finishes in person. We knew we were going to be happy here!
What made you choose the Ashton style?
Although we bought off-plan, our Sales Advisor at the time, Karen D, talked us through the layout and full design of The Ashton. Our home flows beautifully and it’s just what we were looking for.
A 3-storey home wasn’t what we wanted anymore; we needed something that suited our lifestyles more. Knowing we needed to downsize was daunting, but little things, like the amount of built-in storage and the size of the bedrooms in The Ashton, put our minds at rest straight away. Our family are regularly here, living locally themselves, and we never feel cramped! We can’t wait to throw open our dining doors in the Summer and host some family BBQs 😉
Talk to us about the day you moved in.
It all went relatively smooth! The team on site were really helpful; we have no complaints. The worst part of the whole day was the rain!
16th January 2023
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Customer Stories
You’re covered with 24/7 support…
The weekend is upon us. We thought today was therefore the perfect opportunity to formally announce our partnership with Davies 24/7.
Who are they you may wonder? They’re a wonderful team of tradesmen and women who are here to help when our office isn’t open. We understand that you might need help with an emergency at any time of the night, so we’ve teamed up with Davies 24/7 to ensure you are supported 24/7!
What is covered?
Central heating & hot water system ~ no hot water or heating as a result of a breakdown, leak or failure
Failure of internal electrics ~ failure of all sockets or lighting on one or more floors
Drainage ~ Blockages or damage to waste pipes. Blocked bath, sink, toilet or external drainage
Plumbing ~ toilets not flushing, leaks from the toilet, hot and cold-water cylinders/tanks, central heating water pipes
Security ~ Faulty front or back door locks or if your property is not secure
If you’re a homeowner in one of our homes and you’re in the first two years of your LABC warranty you’re covered by Davies 24/7. If you haven’t got this information and would like a full copy of the document, please email us here.
FAQ’s
Q. What constitutes an emergency?
A sudden and unforeseen incident in your home, which immediately:
i) exposes you or a third party to a risk to health or,
ii) creates a risk of loss or damage to your home or makes it uninhabitable
Q. Does this include accidental damage to my property by me or anyone else?
No, this cover is only for emergency breakdown or defect issues only.
Q. How quickly will a Home Emergency contractor get to me?
On average, our contractors will endeavour to be with you within four hours in urban areas and six hours in rural areas.
Q. If one of my toilets is leaking will you carry out a repair?
If you are unable to isolate the leak then we would send a contractor out to you.
Q. One of my toilets is blocked will you carry out a repair?
If you have another toilet in the property and the blockage is not affecting any other
facilities, we would ask you not to use that toilet and contact Skipton Properties on 01535 639620 and select option 4 during normal office hours which are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm to log it as a maintenance issue. However, if it is the only toilet or is affecting your other facilities, we will send a contractor to unblock the pipes or drains.
Q. I have lost my keys! Can you help?
This is not covered.
For more information on snagging process. Please click here.
Skipton Properties’ emergency assistance helpline is administered by Davies Emergency Response, a trading style of Nationwide Property Assistance Limited. Nationwide Property Assistance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom – Registered No: 659799. Details about the extent of this regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available from us on request.
12th January 2023
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Mya Gouche
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Our customer care process
Buying a new home is one of life’s big decisions. You are investing not only in your future, but a place you and your family can call home for years to come. Although every care has been taken to ensure there are no problems when you complete, there can occasionally be some minor issues that only become apparent once you have moved in.
You have the keys. What’s next?
Just because your home is now yours doesn’t mean we stop supporting you. On handover, you’ll be given a tour of your home by your Sales Advisor. Your Site Manager will also be available to answer any technical questions. Your Sales Advisor will pop by or give you a call to say hello a few days after completion, and if there are any minor issues, our site team will quickly rectify them for you over the first two weeks. Once the two weeks are up, you’ll be contacted by our Customer Care Coordinator in our Head Office who will introduce herself and make sure you are happy with everything. The Customer Care team will then be your point of contact for the next two years.
Want to find out more about our Customer Care process and what to expect? We’ve given you a flavour here.
Call Karen L to discuss Bolton Gardens in Silsden or Ebor Mills in Haworth on 01535 280309.
Call Karen D to discuss The Alders in Skipton on 01756 636633.
10th January 2023
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Mya Gouche
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