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Over 70% sold in Haworth
The view from the adjoining countryside

Our sought-after collection of new build homes at The Bridge in Haworth is now 70 per cent sold, meaning buyers who want to live in the new development need to move quickly to secure one of the remaining homes.
The development of sympathetically-designed, stone-built homes has been created to provide luxurious and modern accommodation against the juxtaposition of historic Haworth.
Caroline Verity, director of sales and marketing, explained: “Haworth is ideal for our customers because it provides the perfect antidote to modern life with its cobbled lanes and romantic Bronte history – yet motorways, trains and airports are all so easy and quick to access from here. The Bridge has huge appeal to locals wanting a more contemporary home, as well as people from London, Manchester and Leeds who want more of the good life, but with the reassurance they can easily commute back to city life when they need to.
The Highfell – a four bedroom family home

“Our mission is to create beautiful homes that work with the natural rhythm of their surroundings, fusing traditional values and craftsmanship with modern-day living. We’ve worked hard to make sure The Bridge blends seamlessly into the iconic backdrop of Haworth, and we’re looking forward to launching the last properties to market this summer.”
The Bridge comprises 75 high quality homes, all boasting private parking. Just nine three-bedroom and nine four-bedroom properties are still available, with prices starting at £279,950.
One home still available to buy at the development is The Fewston, a luxurious three-bedroom property that boasts an integrated garage and large outdoor terrace that’s the perfect spot for entertaining. Alongside the garage on the ground floor is a spacious kitchen diner complete with large kitchen island and a guest cloakroom. On level two are the house bathroom and three bedrooms, including the master bedroom that has its own en-suite. On the final level of the house is a large living space and huge south-west facing terrace that comes complete with its own kitchenette and fridge, making it the perfect place from which to entertain guests on warm summer’s evenings.

The bespoke development has been regenerated in a way that plays to the character and appearance of the local area, with natural landscaping and the use of stone and slate roofs to ensure the new homes complement the neighbourhood setting.
We will also be creating a large landscaped space to the rear of the development which will contain a range of native shrubs and trees as well as a wetland. The developer will also build a stone wildlife tower in the space to encourage local wildlife to thrive.
The Bridge’s location in the idyllic town of Haworth benefits from easy access to Manchester, Preston, Leeds and Bradford, a vibrant town centre filled with independents, stunning countryside backdrops and excellent schools provision.
Interested in a new home at The Bridge? Why not join us at the launch of our newest Show Home in the Fewston on Saturday 27th July…..or visit us in advance of the Show Home and choose your home before everyone else…
24th May 2019
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Planning permission granted in Settle
We have been granted permission to build eight new family homes on Kings Mill Lane, Settle.
Having won an appeal to deliver an important urban regeneration scheme in the North Yorkshire town, which will include new flood defences to the River Ribble, directly reducing flood risk for existing homes in the area. The land has been acquired from North Yorkshire County Council.
Sarah Barraclough, Managing Director, explained: “Kings Mill has an amazing location next to the River Ribble, and we immediately spotted the potential to transform this barren site into a beautiful community for families. What’s currently an eyesore will become a selection of expertly designed homes that feel like they’ve been there forever. Our skill is in making sure our homes fit seamlessly with the local area, fusing traditional and contemporary elements to maximum effect.”
The development will comprise eight high quality homes, ideal for families looking for countryside tranquillity with a contemporary twist. They will incorporate our signature style of natural stone and slate and dry stone walls, complemented by modern features such as large-scale aluminium windows and bi-fold doors to let as much light in as possible. We’ve also incorporated large-sized bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens into its floor layouts, as well as traditional stoves.
The Kings Mill Residences development will sit alongside The Old Kings Mill development. It is currently in the build planning phase, with construction work due to start later this year.
The development is the latest in a series of others under our direction this year, including The School House in Barnoldswick, The Exchange in Shipley, The Rise in Harden, The Bridge in Haworth and Victoria Fold in Sabden.
(CGI sketches are an interpretation of our vision for Kings Mill Residences)
24th May 2019
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Our trees are growing their leaves
Some of you may have read…
…that we have partnered with the Yorkshire Millennium Trust to plant 250 trees this year. Our first trees were planted by our Directors, Sarah and Caroline, near Bolton Abbey in North Yorkshire and are growing their first leaves.
As a traditional family business, with strong heritage values, it is our pleasure to support the Trust’s vital work. Together we can plant hundreds of trees, inspire more people with the natural world and encourage them to get out into the countryside to improve wellbeing and learn new skills.
To discover local woodlands we are helping to create, and to find out more about our tree planting with YDMT you can visit their website here.
Have a charity you’d like to support? We’ve just launched a charitable giving fund which will see us donate £1,000 per month to a local charitable cause. Find out more about our charity efforts here and apply via our charity page here:
https://www.skiptonproperties.com/charity/
17th May 2019
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Customer Care Coordinator: We’re hiring
We’re in need of a Customer Care Coordinator to join our team….
This role has now been filled. Thank you
We’re looking for someone who can work independently but also part of a team. Someone who is solution focused and can think on their feet. But most importantly someone who does their job with an understanding that our customers happiness in their home is of upmost importance. We need someone who can put our customers at ease, listen carefully to their issue and propose a course of action.
You’ll be working as part of our Head Office team in Cross Hills, West Yorkshire. Experience in a similar customer care role is desirable but we can provide extensive training for those of you with a skillset that would suit the role however whom haven’t had Customer Care Experience in the new build sector. We’d like our candidate to be able to drive so that site visits can be made so you’re familiar with our customer’s development.
Sound like you? Read on for a little more detail on the role.
Post title: Customer Care Coordinator
Responsible to: Managing Director
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30-5pm.
Overall Purpose of Job:
To ensure the defect process is managed effectively by ensuring customer reported snags are assessed and dealt with in a timely manner, with the ultimate aim being a positive outcome.
Personal Specification Skills and Abilities
Ability to identify work priorities and manage own workload
Ability to maintain accurate work records and inventories
Ability to demonstrate developed interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to establish positive relationships with the team and customers
Ability to manage a number of tasks concurrently
Ability to work confidentially and to treat issues with sensitivity
Personal qualities
Reliable, punctual and well organised
Highest levels of professional and personal integrity
Personal resilience, persistence and perseverance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to customer led services
Example Core Duties and responsibilities
Deal directly with customers by telephone, email or occasionally by letter or face to face
Ensure that our database is kept fully up to date with all relevant information regarding snags, appointments and work that has been carried out to rectify
Carry out a review of each individual snag in conjunction with the site manager
Arrange appointments with relevant trades for snags to be resolved
Liaise with housing associations as set out in the SLA’s derived from the legal contract.
Monitor snags from beginning to end until a satisfactory conclusion is reached for all parties.
Ensure the TED database is reviewed on a regular basis and that snags are kept below target levels
If you’d like more information, as well as a full job specification, please email Dawn, our Office Manager, on [email protected] or call her on 01535 281829.
Before submitting your application we’d recommend you read a little about the company and our values, which can be found on our website.
15th May 2019
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Charity starts at home….
A few years ago we launched a charitable giving fund where we gave away £1,000 each month to local causes that make a difference in the community. We’re delighted to say we’re doing it again from July and hope to help numerous worthy causes in areas where we build new homes.
Over the years we have donated land for parking during the Haworth 1940s event. Proceeds were donated to SSAFA

Caring for the community is one of our core values. We’ve helped local sports clubs, community support groups, charities supporting diseases such as cancer research, charities helping wounded soldiers, hospices, hospitals and village halls – and we want to help even more this year.
We’d like to hear from local charities in the towns and villages of each of our current and future developments launching this year. Our only criteria is that the charity benefits local people, because we’re fully committed to enhancing the communities in which we operate. That means we won’t be able to accept fundraising requests for any schemes where our support will be directed abroad.

Numerous local charities benefitted from our last community fund, including Sutton Brass Band featured here

How do you apply?
Visit our charity page to complete your application. We want to know a little about your charity and who the donation will benefit. Our first charity will be awarded £1,000 in July and each month thereafter for the next 12 months.
As you might realise we expect to receive a lot of applications so please be mindful of this and bear with us. We won’t be able to reply straight away but don’t worry you’ll receive a notification to let you know that we have received your application.
Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis in advance of the next month’s charitable donation.
Did you know we’ve also recently partnered with the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust to create 100 hectares of beautiful new woodland across the Yorkshire Dales over the next two years? You can find out more about that partnership and view some of our other beneficiaries on our charity page.
13th May 2019
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Reserve this week for £2,000
Reserve our final four bedroom Highfell in Haworth, West Yorkshire this week and you’ll not only benefit from a landscaped garden, luxury flooring and specification, we’ll also contribute £2,000 towards your stamp duty.
Why the Highfell?
A large four bedroom house, the Highfell, is situated on the edge of our development in Haworth. We’ve planned the large garage with a electric double garage door so that you can manoeuvre in out and of your garage with ease. There’s also a workshop at the back which you could also turn into storage.
Walk into the Highfell and the first thing you’ll notice is the generous hallway. Off the hallway, you’ll find a large laundry on this floor, with room for both a washing machine and dryer, plus plenty of storage and ground floor cloakroom.
Climb the stairs to the living floor to find a large open plan kitchen and dining room with double doors onto the rear garden. We’ve planned the kitchen with an island so you can look out to the landscaped garden as you prepare your food. There’s also a study on this floor which can also be used as a play room/snug. Last but not least there is also a separate living room overlooking a full width balcony with glass balustrade.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a master bedroom with en-suite.
Talk to us today to view….
12th May 2019
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Flooring on our final two apartments
We have just two apartments on the ground floor of Cambridge House at The Exchange, Shipley in West Yorkshire that we can put the finishing touches to in time for completions in June. Reserve this weekend for luxury flooring in your apartment.
Why The Exchange?
Our apartments are situated in a quiet enclave of Shiple that overlooks Route 66 of the National Cycle Network connecting homeowners to Leeds via bike. As part of our development activity we have improved this section of cycle route. The development is also approximately a five minute walk from Shipley train station making them ideal for commuters into Leeds or Bradford.
Kitchens in the apartments all benefit from modern, fitted units complete with soft close doors, white metro brick tiling and a range of integrated appliances, including a fridge/freezer, oven, hob and extractor and dishwasher. A space will be left for a washing machine.
Living spaces and bedrooms are all large, light and airy, with bathrooms coming complete with white half tiling to all walls and modern bathroom furniture, including a bath with shower. In fact, the space in the apartments is the chief reason why many of our homeowners decided to buy a new home at The Exchange.
Each apartment also has its own secure entry system and private off road parking space. There are separate spaces for visitors too.
It could be cheaper to buy
If you are able to take advantage of the government backed scheme Help to Buy your monthly mortgage payments on one of our one bedroom apartments could be as little as £220/month. Thats half of what it could cost you if you are renting a similar apartment in the area. There is a deposit to find of approximately £4,375 however you could save over £2000 a year in rent by choosing to buy.
Viist us
Our Sales Advisor, Mary, is on site Friday – Monday 10:30am – 5pm. Come and talk to her about starting a new chapter….
**Please note figures we have quoted were correct at the time of publication. They could vary dependent on your individual circumstances**
11th May 2019
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St Stephens School in Skipton
We’ve just acquired the old St Stephens School on Gargrave Road in Skipton, North Yorkshire. You may have seen a news article in the Craven Herald confirming this, you can read the story here.
As we have only just acquired this land our plans are in the early stages and as such we have no further information to release at this time. If you are interested please get in touch by emailing us here and we’ll add your details to our database.
We’ll announce further information once the planning application has been submitted and hopefully granted. This process may take some time.
Thank you. From all of us at Skipton Properties
11th April 2019
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Step into your private paradise in Haworth
Have you considered a fuss-free roof terrace?
A roof terrace may be a relatively new concept in Yorkshire homes but we love the privacy they create, whilst giving our homeowners beautiful sweeping views of the surrounding countryside.
You’ll find them across several of our house styles at The Bridge in Haworth including the newly released Bridgehouse and Fewston house styles.
In the coming weeks we’ll be announcing the launch of our newest Show Home, located in the Fewston house style, to help you imagine life in one of our homes.
We have just one more of our Fewston house styles to reserve off plan. Those of you who would like to reserve in advance of the Show Home launch benefit from a landscaping package to your terrace.
Our homes at The Bridge are almost 70% sold. Interested in one of our new homes in Haworth?
Find out more here.
11th April 2019
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Just one of our most popular style remaining in Shipley
Reserve in the month of April and move in June to receive FREE FLOORING throughout
The apartments at Shipley Exchange have been popular with our customers. Spacious, affordable and secure they offer first time buyers a chance to get onto the property ladder. The development has been attractive to first time buyers as it benefits from being able to offer the government backed scheme Help to Buy.
Priced at just £87,500, each apartment boasts a large open-plan kitchen and living space, a roomy bathroom, spacious double bedroom and ample storage space.
Kitchens in the apartments all benefit from modern, fitted units complete with soft close doors, white metro brick tiling and a range of integrated appliances, including a fridge/freezer, oven, hob and extractor and dishwasher.
Living spaces and bedrooms are all large, light and airy, with bathrooms coming complete with half tiling to all walls and modern bathroom furniture, including a bath with shower.
Each apartment also has its own secure entry system and private parking space. There are separate spaces for visitors too.
The first apartments will be ready to move into in June and customers who reserve one of the ground floor apartments before the end of April will receive free flooring throughout.
We have just one of our most popular apartment design which is a replica of the Show Apartment remaining. Find out more about this home and our other apartments in Cambridge House here.
3rd April 2019
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