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• Warehouse living in the heart of Haworth

  

   

  After months of painstaking work, we recently released the first of our converted homes at Ebor Mills for sale. The three-bedroom townhouses within the former Warehouse offer a desirable blend of history, industrial architecture and modern design – let’s take a closer look…

   

  The Warehouse was constructed in the second half of the 19th century, parallel to the original Spinning Mill, at the height of the expansion of Ebor Mills. At this time the mill complex was owned by the Merrall brothers and it would have been a hive of industry, producing one of the largest quantities of worsted, a fine wool yarn, in Yorkshire. (Discover more about Ebor Mills’ heritage here.)

  Outside, the Warehouse’s original coursed stone has taken on a lovely patina over the years, and the building’s industrial past can clearly been seen in the large door openings, and the marks left by old hoists and other machinery. We’ve retained the tall window openings and their decorative stone surrounds, but have installed replacement conservation windows – these homes will benefit from an abundance of natural light.

   

  

   

  Our careful conversion of the Warehouse makes the most of its striking industrial architecture whilst making sure the homes inside are made for modern life. We’ve created five unique three-bedroom, three-storey townhouses and kitted them out with our Premium specification, which features sleek interior design, customisable kitchen and bathrooms, and smart, energy-saving tech.

  On the ground floor of each home is an open plan living space with a well-appointed kitchen, space for sitting and dining, and double doors opening onto the rear garden. Each home also has a ground floor WC accessible via the entrance hall, plus a useful utility cupboard. Up on the first floor are two double bedrooms and two bedrooms – one an en suite shower room and the other a family bathroom with bath – while the second floor is home to the spacious master suite. Besides an en suite bathroom with bath, the master bedrooms all have double doors leading to the patio terrace. Luckily, this private, south-facing sun trap is also accessible via the main landing on the second floor, so all residents can enjoy it! As well as benefitting from two outdoor spaces – both the roof terrace and rear garden – the Warehouse plots also boast two parking spaces each, and access to a shared EV charging point.

   

  

   

  Of the five Warehouse plots, two are already reserved, so if you can see your future in a home with heritage at Ebor Mills, contact us to find out more and book a tour of the site and our stunning Show Home. Contact us on [email protected] or 01535 288000.

  3rd September 2021

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• Take a look around our brand new Show Home at Ebor Mills

  

   

  We recently threw open the doors to our latest Show Home, at our landmark Ebor Mills development in Haworth. Let’s take a look around…

  With a backdrop of original, Grade II-listed mill buildings, including the soaring chimney, this new, natural stone and slate house looks right at home in its historic surroundings. Surrounded by turfed and planted front and rear gardens, the home has a long driveway for off-street parking as well as an all-important garage.

   

  

   

  Inside, our interior designer has scattered striking statement walls throughout the home. A rich taupe paint shade has been used in the entrance hallway and cloakroom, while a feature wall runs the length of the large open plan living space (below). Here we’ve chosen a wallpaper that provides visual interest and texture whilst blending with the warm neutral colour scheme.

   

  

   

  Whilst the living space is open plan, it’s also thoughtfully zoned, with separate spaces for seating and dining (as well as the kitchen!) Large windows provide plenty of natural light, while double doors lead to the rear garden. The picture below was taken with these doors behind, looking towards the main entrance, and you can just see the stairs to the upper floor that lead directly up from the living space. The oak effect Karndean flooring is always a popular choice in our homes, and it works perfectly with the decor.

   

  

   

  The well-appointed kitchen features stylish off-white units complemented by sleek stainless steel handles, on-trend white metro tiling and beautiful quartz work surfaces. A window behind the sink provides garden views whilst you wash up, though the integrated Zanussi appliances include a dishwasher! There’s also space for a washing machine.

   

  

   

  Upstairs, three bedrooms and the house bathroom open from the bright landing, which also features handy storage. We’ve chosen soft yet hard-wearing carpets in a versatile shade of grey, plus gorgeous grey tiles for the bathroom, for a luxurious spa feel

   

  

   

  The bathroom features contemporary white sanitaryware by Nuance with Hansgrohe taps and power shower over the bath. Internal doors and woodwork have been painted in fresh gloss white, and the former finished with traditional black ironmongery.

   

  

   

  Of the three bedrooms, two are large doubles. Both have plenty of space for clothing storage and accent furniture, and both have focal feature walls. Bedroom 1’s feature wall has been wallpapered in a subtle, tonal print for a restful look…

   

  

   

  …while Bedroom 2’s makes more of a statement. Soft colours mean this trailing floral print, which is reminiscent of spring blossoms, is still wonderfully easy to live with. Both bedrooms boast feature lighting, from the Art Deco-esque mini chandelier in Bedroom 1 to the gorgeous hanging pendants either side of the bed in Bedroom 2.

   

  

   

  The third bedroom is a single, and we think the decor is about as stylish as a child’s room can be, with a gentle monochrome colour palette plus more statement wallpaper and feature lighting – this time kid-friendly versions!

   

  

   

  Our Show Home is even better in the flesh, and we’d love to show you around in person! Contact us to book a tour via email ([email protected]) or by calling 01535 288000.

  Looking for a similar home to this one? Our Show Home isn’t currently on sale, but it’s similar to our Lamb house style, one of which is still available (take a look here). Take a look at all the homes which are currently available at Ebor Mills here.

   

  

   

  10th August 2021

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• Join us for the launch of the Apartments at St. Stephen’s Place

  

   

  After months of painstaking work, we’re delighted that we’ll at last be able to welcome visitors to the Apartments at St. Stephen’s Place in Skipton on Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August.

  Appointments for the opening weekend have booked up fast, so if you haven’t already contacted us to book your slot, do so today! You can call us on 01756 630536 or email [email protected]. We’re open for drinks, nibbles and a tour from 10:30am – 5pm, subject to availability.

  The Apartments at St. Stephen’s Place are the last properties still available at the development, and these four homes are as unique as the historic building which houses them. This former school dates back to 1854 and is packed with stunning original features which we’ve carefully restored, from the decorative stonework to the soaring lancet windows.

   

  

   

  Each apartment has been cleverly carved out within the walls of St. Stephen’s. We’ve been able to add two extra storeys to the building by using innovative mezzanine floors that don’t obstruct the line of the windows. The four duplex apartments are in two similar styles, both of which have open plan living spaces, WCs and storage on the main floor and two double bedrooms and a bathroom with bath above, plus luxury specifications. With each style, one apartment occupies the ground and first floors of the main building and the other occupies its second and third floors. There are exposed beams, while the original vaulted ceilings are a breathtaking feature of the two upper apartments in both styles. All apartments have a designated parking space each, plus access to an electric vehicle charging point and the tranquil communal garden with scented and edible plants.

   

  

   

  If the Apartments at St. Stephen’s Place sound like somewhere you’d like to live, take a closer look at Style 1 here and Style 2 here, then contact us to register your interest and book a viewing! Call 01756 630536 or email [email protected]

  26th July 2021

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• All about Addingham

  

   

  If you’re looking for a charming country village with a rich history and picturesque setting in which to make a home, Addingham, site of our latest development, Parsons Meadow, is hard to beat.

   

  This ancient village was named in the Domesday Book, but easily-visible evidence in the surrounding moors proves that the area has been populated for thousands of years. Rombalds Moor, to the south-east of the village, is home to the Twelve Apostles stone circle as well as numerous stones carved with decorative ‘cup and circle’ patterns, all believed to date back to the Bronze Age.

  The incredible surrounding landscape – Addingham is also just south of the Yorkshire Dales National Park – is surely one of the best things about living here, so prepare to lace up your hiking boots and head out to explore the beauty that’s right on your doorstep.

   

  

   

  The village itself is made up of traditional, local stone buildings, many of which are hundreds of years old. There are four pubs of similar vintage still serving the village, including the oldest, The Fleece, whose name nods to the long history of sheep farming and spinning in the area, and The Craven Heifer, named for an enormous 19th century cow which was something of a local celebrity! Speaking of farming and spinning, Addingham’s main industry was agriculture until the late 18th century, when textile manufacturing arrived in the village. A series of mills was built along the banks of the River Wharfe, including one that claimed to be the world’s first successful worsted (a fine wool yarn) mill. We’ve named the house styles at Parsons Meadow after prominent local families, including some who were involved in textile manufacturing.

   

  

   

  Addingham’s Main Street is home to a series of independent shops and businesses, from hair salons to a second-hand book store to a dog groomer, plus a Co-op supermarket. There’s also a village primary school (rated Good by Ofsted in 2020), various pre-school groups and sports clubs.

  The village is a short drive from the pretty former spa town of Ilkley, recently voted the best place to live in the North by The Times newspaper thanks to its eco-conscious community spirit. Skipton and Silsden, with their respective shops, supermarkets, schools and rail links, are also within easy driving distance. Both Harrogate, another popular Victorian spa town, and the city of Leeds are less than 20 miles away.

  We’re delighted to be building six brand new luxury family homes in Addingham. Discover Parsons Meadow here.

   

  

  25th June 2021

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• Working for Skipton Properties

  

   

  We’re always looking for talented, conscientious people to join our family team, and we’ve recently created a new careers webpage to showcase all our opportunities. Take a look at all the Skipton Properties jobs we’re currently recruiting for here. Right now we have several construction roles open, including groundworker, pipe layer and concreter – take a look!

  We’ve made it super easy to apply too, with a function to upload your CV and covering letter. Follow us on LinkedIn too, for more company and recruitment news.

  7th June 2021

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• Spotlight on…The Larkin

  

   

  The Larkin – a four bedroom townhouse at Ebor Mills – already has loads to recommend it, from its luxury specification to its expansive living space, the double aspect outside space to the large garage, and if you reserve now we’ll include flooring in the purchase price!

  The Larkin is mid terrace, shown to the right of the tower in the image above. As you can see, this expansive home is set over three storeys. The lower ground floor is the heart of the home, with a huge open plan living space that features a customisable island kitchen with 90cm Rangemaster Professional+ stove, Zanussi appliances and quartz work surfaces (see the image below showing a former show home with a similar spec for an idea of how the kitchen could look) and a combined WC and utility room. French doors lead out onto the west-facing patio sun terrace, which has views across the development, towards Bridgehouse Beck, and will benefit from afternoon and evening sun.

   

  

   

  The Larkin is entered on the upper ground floor, via its turfed garden. Besides off-street parking, there’s also a very large integrated garage (with space for storage or a workshop as well as parking), which can be accessed directly from the entrance hallway. One of the home’s four double bedrooms is also on this floor – ideal for visitors, an older family member or teenage child – and it has an en suite shower room. Up on the first floor are the three remaining double bedrooms. The master has en suite shower room, and there’s also a family bathroom with separate bath and shower.

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  The mews that the Larkin is part of is something of a centrepiece for the development – it was designed to pay tribute to an original mill building that was sadly lost to fire some years ago, and has been constructed from our trademark natural stone and slate with beautiful detailing. You can see the stone corbels below the roof line and lintels above the windows and doors in the progress shot above.

   

  

   

  All the neighbouring homes in the mews are now spoken for, with the first homeowners moving in imminently. Excitingly, the Larkin will be ready to move into in July; it’s also one of the last remaining four bedroom homes at Ebor Mills. What’s more, if you reserve now we’ll include flooring throughout this fabulous townhouse! Click here for more information about the Larkin, and contact us to arrange a viewing on 01535 288000 or [email protected]

   

  

   

   

  6th June 2021

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• Skipton Properties named as one of the Yorkshire Fastest 50 2021

  

   

  Skipton Properties has been named as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire. The prestigious Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50 Awards, which the eminent Northern law firm established more than a decade ago, celebrate growth, innovation, and the commercial achievements of Yorkshire businesses.

  The Yorkshire Fastest 50 list is being published as usual after a decision by the organisers to continue to celebrate these successes despite the impact of the pandemic, in an attempt to continue to motivate and inspire those operating in the Yorkshire business community.

  Skipton Properties is back on the Fastest 50 list after making our debut in 2017. As with all the companies on the 2021 Fastest 50 List, our inclusion relates to our performance and growth during a period well before the pandemic and Brexit hit. Our ranking is based on data for our financial year ending June 2019.

  Sarah Barraclough, Skipton Properties’ Managing Director, said: “We welcomed the news of our inclusion on the 2021 Yorkshire Fastest 50 list in recognition of our previous performance, particularly at such a challenging time for so many companies, including our own. It has been inspiring to see so many local companies of all sizes diversify and adapt in recent months, and to see such a diverse and impressive business cohort represented on the Fastest 50 list. Yorkshire truly is a Northern powerhouse. We build in and around the Dales and are also proud to be recognised as a successful business with a rural, rather than city centre, base.

  “Whilst the dual impacts of the pandemic and Brexit have stifled our growth and performance in recent months, our focus on building beautiful, high-quality homes and building for the future of our business and our fantastic team has never wavered. We hope to have similarly positive figures to report on further down the line, and to be eligible for inclusion on future Fastest 50 lists.”

  Jonathan Pollard, a Corporate Partner at Ward Hadaway, said, “Congratulations to Skipton Properties and every company in the Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50 for 2021 for their tremendous achievement in making this year’s list. This year’s Fastest 50 list, as always, boasts many management teams with an unwavering passion to succeed who have created high growth, profitable businesses. It’s this spirit, and the business success that it creates, that we are delighted to celebrate, particularly this year during such a challenging time for businesses.”

  7th April 2021

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• Spotlight on…Alder Cottage

  There’s now just one home left at The Sycamores – the very special Alder Cottage. After many months of painstaking work transforming this former farm building into a spacious, modern family home, we’re at last preparing to take down the scaffolding that’s been keeping it under wraps.

  We’ll also be able to welcome visitors in the coming weeks, but until you can see for yourself how this home is taking shape, we’re shining a spotlight on Alder Cottage, and all the things that make it so special. And what’s more, it will be complete by the end of June!

  The visualisation above shows the street-facing southern elevation of Alder Cottage – as you can see, we’ve retained the former cart archway, and glazed it to create an incredible feature window. The window is so tall that it will both flood the kitchen and living space with light (see the image below) as well adding providing an interesting feature at floor level in one of the bedrooms upstairs on the first floor. There are four bedrooms in total – two doubles and two singles – all of which feature Velux windows overhead and interesting layouts that follow the building’s quirky original footprint. The huge master bedroom benefits from a spacious dressing area as well as an en suite shower room, housed within thick stone walls. There’s also a house bathroom and storage on the first floor.

  

  Back on the ground floor, the huge open plan living space includes an island kitchen that will be finished with the units and quartz work surfaces of your choice. The kitchen is made even more desirable by the upgraded stove we’ll be installing – a CornuFé 1908 by high-end French manufacturer, La Cornue. These beautiful stoves have been described as ‘jewellery for the kitchen’, and this one is no exception, coming in the brand’s signature Provence Blue shade shown below, with complimentary chrome trims. The 1908 delivers on cooking performance too, with La Cornue‘s trademark vaulted oven, inspired by traditional hearths and designed to conduct heat efficiently and create the ideal balance of heat and humidity, for perfectly-cooked dishes every time. There’s also an electric grill, five powerful gas burners and a useful storage drawer beneath the oven.

  

  Leading off the kitchen and dining area are a cosy TV room/snug as well as a sitting room, as depicted in the visualisation below. This light-filled room will have a high ceiling crossed by exposed wooden beams, and double doors leading to the garden.

  Alder Cottage‘s garden will also be something special. Enclosed within stone walls built by hand by our expert craftsmen will be an idyllic, wonderfully low maintenance courtyard garden, with tiers of decorative paving and beds stocked with edible and scented plants, including herb and fruit bushes. The entrance to the home is accessed via the garden, with off-street parking and a garage just a few steps away.

  Even better – Alder Cottage is on course to be completed by the end of June, and therefore will be eligible for the Government’s Stamp Duty holiday if it’s reserved imminently! Don’t miss your chance to make your home in this unique cottage in a beautiful rural setting whilst saving £15k in Stamp Duty – contact us to find out more and book an appointment on 01756 636633 or [email protected]. Find more details on Alder Cottage here.

  2nd April 2021

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• We’re hiring a Finance Administrator to join our family team

  

   

  We’re hiring! We’re looking for a Finance Administrator to join our family team, reporting to our Finance Manager and taking responsibility for ordering, invoice processing, payroll and purchase ledger.

  The ideal applicant will have experience in an accounts payable/purchase ledger role, preferably in construction; and have good knowledge of book-keeping procedures and Microsoft Excel. Take a look at the Job Specification for full details and information on how to apply.

  UPDATE The position has now been filled.

  10th March 2021

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• Stamp Duty holiday extended!

  

   

  The Government’s Stamp Duty holiday has been extended until 30th June! We have beautiful homes and apartments across all four of our current developments that will be ready in time.

  Move into your dream home this summer and benefit from either NO Stamp Duty to pay, or savings of up to £15k for sales of first homes completed by 30th June.* Read on to discover which of our homes could be taking you on a Stamp Duty holiday, from beautiful apartments and townhouses in Haworth to luxury country homes in Coniston Cold and exceptional conversions in Skipton.

   

  

   

  At Ebor Mills in Haworth, our Larkin and Eavestone townhouses will be ready to move into by the end of June and, with prices starting at £270,000, will benefit from NO Stamp Duty to pay on sales completed by 30th June. These spacious homes are spread across three storeys, and have three (the Eavestone) or four bedrooms (the Larkin). The visualisation above shows the upper ground floor at the Larkin, with the main entrance, garage with space for parking as well as storage or a small workshop area, and double bedroom with en suite shower room. The main living space is found on the lower ground floor, with island kitchen and open plan dining and seating area, as well as a laundry/WC and double doors opening onto more outside space. On the first floor are three further bedrooms and two bathrooms, one en suite. The Eavestone has a similar layout, with three bedrooms and a smaller footprint.

  You can contact us to discuss Ebor Mills on [email protected] and 01535 288000 – the Sales Office is open Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday each week.

   

  

   

  Over at The Sycamores in Coniston Cold is Alder Cottage, a completely unique home that’s been thoughtfully converted from existing agricultural buildings. It’s packed with character as a result – the huge window you can see on the left in the image above was formerly an archway for carts – and there are exposed beams and original thick stone walls. This spacious home has a luxury spec, four bedrooms, including a master suite with dressing area and shower room, a huge open plan kitchen/living space (shown above) with luxury stove and separate living and TV rooms, and a tiered, landscaped garden stocked with edible and scented plants. Take a closer look here. It’s priced at £595,000 and if you reserve now and complete by 30th June you’ll pay just £4,750 in Stamp Duty, instead of £19,750 – a saving of £15,000!

  Contact us to find out more about these homes and book an appointment on [email protected] or 01756 636633 – our Sales Office at The Sycamores is open Thursday – Monday each week.

   

  

   

  We’re making excellent progress at St. Stephen’s Place in Skipton. Almost half of our homes have already been reserved, but all our remaining homes will be ready by the end of June and, with prices ranging from £265,000 for a converted, two bedroom, duplex apartment (below) to £455,000 for a brand new, three bedroom Hill Townhouse (above), all will benefit from NO Stamp Duty to pay for sales completed by 30th June.

   

  

   

  After many months of painstaking work at this landmark site in our hometown, viewings are now available at St. Stephen’s Place – contact us to book on [email protected] or 01756 630536. The Sales Office is open Thursday – Monday each week.

   

  

   

  Just two apartments are still available at The Bridge and, with prices starting at £190,000, both will benefit from NO Stamp Duty to pay for sales completed by 30th June. Both homes are two beds – some of our largest apartments – with outside space in the form of either a balcony or terrace. One is our View Apartment, shown above, which is finished and includes an upgraded kitchen with quartz work surfaces and AEG appliances. Both are on the ground floor, for easy accessibility, and include flooring, carpeting and tiling throughout. These homes are the perfect blend of modern design and heritage elements, thanks to their location in the historic Bridgehouse Mill building.

  You can contact us to discuss The Bridge Apartments on [email protected] and 01535 288009 – the Sales Office is open Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday each week.

   

  

  
  *Ts & Cs apply. The Stamp Duty savings listed above apply to first homes only, not to additional residences, and to sales completed by 30th June 2021.

  5th March 2021

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