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Unique Stone-Built Barns Offer a Slice of History and Modern Comfort in Yorkshire
Today, we’d like to talk about our two magnificent stone-built barns, which are being meticulously re-imagined at Bolton Gardens in Silsden. Our barns offer homebuyers a chance to own a truly unique residence that seamlessly combines rustic charm with the conveniences of a modern build.
Designed with potentially retired couples or those whose children have flown the nest in mind, these distinctive barn homes provide an idyllic haven to enjoy life’s next chapter. The attention to detail and thoughtful design will showcase our commitment to crafting homes that cater to the specific needs of our discerning clientele.
The essence of these barn homes lies in their ability to pay homage to the original structures while embracing the luxuries of contemporary living. Exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, create an inviting ambiance, enveloping residents in a sense of history and character.
The ground floor welcomes residents with a generously proportioned living room. Adjacent to the living room, the open-plan kitchen and dining area form an expansive and versatile space, ideal for entertaining guests. The impressive l-shaped kitchen offers both functionality and style, while double patio doors lead to a turfed garden and a large patio, seamlessly merging indoor and outdoor living.
Ascending the stairs, residents will discover two spacious double bedrooms and a comfortable single bedroom, all conveniently accessed from the central landing. The grand master suite boasts ample room and a well-appointed en-suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms share a tastefully designed family bathroom with a luxurious bath.
“We are very excited about these exceptional barn homes, each a testament to our passion for creating living spaces that harmonize history and modern comfort,” says Caroline van Niekerk, Sales and Creative Director. “The Bolton Gardens development is truly one-of-a-kind, and we invite interested buyers to get in touch with us for more information or to arrange a viewing.”
For inquiries or to seize the opportunity to make one of these remarkable barn homes your own, please contact Karen L. at Skipton Properties. Call 01535 280309 or email [email protected] to embark on a journey to rediscover the past while embracing the luxuries of today.
The Barns: Plot 76 and 77. Anticipated build completion: Autumn 2023
Gallery:
To help ignite your imagination and provide a glimpse into our previous projects, we invite you to explore our gallery:
Previous Barn conversion at The Sycamores
Previous Barn conversion at The Sycamores
Previous Barn conversion at The Sycamores
The Sycamores, Coniston Cold
22nd May 2023
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A new tree for a vibrant community garden in Foulridge
At Skipton Properties, we don’t just build new homes; we want to build communities that extend beyond the boundaries of our developments in Yorkshire and Lancashire. We’re committed to ensuring that our homes and their new families feel connected to where they live. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to give back and support the amazing people who work tirelessly to make our communities vibrant and wonderful places to live. Recently, our Marketing Manager, Vanessa, paid a visit to the new communal gardens in Foulridge, where she met with parish council members and locals who poured their hearts out about the area’s history.
A blighted allotment area had become a bit of a dumping ground. But hope was not lost. In a stunning display of determination, the community banded together and transformed the space into a breathtaking communal garden that locals now love. As one delighted resident put it, “It’s amazing to see so many people sitting, listening to the birds, and harvesting the fruit we’ve grown. For those without their own gardens, this sanctuary is truly priceless.” It’s an inspiring story of the transformative power of community action and something we wanted to encourage. They couldn’t source the funding to buy a new tree, so we’ve ordered one for them .
Interested in living in Foulridge in Lancashire? We’re building a collection of stone-built three- and four-bedroom homes, which will launch later this year. Watch this space!
2nd May 2023
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Customer Stories: Chris and Jo
We sat down with new residents of The Warehouse at Ebor Mills, Haworth…
“We lived near a previous Skipton Properties build in Oakworth and were always impressed with the quality of the construction. The houses were immaculate and maintained their pristine condition over the years; even the weathering stonework looked neat and tidy“.
What prompted you to make Haworth and Ebor Mills your home?
While we were not specifically looking for a particular home here at Ebor Mills, but we kept visiting and gradually developed a fondness for it. We were particularly drawn to the Warehouse and its many unique features, such as the high ceilings. We were enamoured with the overall vibe and what you were doing with the space. Despite considering numerous other properties, we ultimately ended up in this beautiful home in Haworth.
Were you familiar with Skipton Properties before buying your home?
To be honest, we had no prior knowledge of the company. However, we did live near one of your previous builds in Oakworth and were always impressed with the quality of the construction. The properties were immaculate and maintained their pristine condition over the years; even the weathering stonework looked neat and tidy. We didn’t have much information about other developers in the area. Still, Interestingly, my son, who is in the building trade, recommended Skipton Properties whilst commenting on the high quality and sustainability of the materials.
What was your overall experience like?
Our experience was generally very smooth and handled professionally. We encountered some challenges with our related sale, but the sales team at Skipton Properties were always understanding and approachable. Despite feeling like we were bombarding them with queries at times, they remained supportive and never made us feel like a burden. We must also mention that your construction team was exceptional! They were incredibly accommodating, polite, and an absolute pleasure to have dealings with.
We had a strong desire and determination to make this home our own, and everything worked out well in the end. Here we are!
27th April 2023
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Customer Stories
Finalist for a second year at NFB’s Construction Awards of Excellence
Skipton Properties is pleased to announce that it has been named a finalist in the Large Housebuilder category at the NFB‘s Construction Awards of Excellence. The Awards are designed to recognise those individuals and companies that set the gold standard in the construction sector. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our entire team’s hard work, dedication, and expertise.
As a family-run business, we believe that a home is more than just a place to live; it is the foundation for a happy and fulfilling life. Our mission is to inspire homeownership for generations to come with homes that are infused with our family’s warmth, care, and love.
“We are honoured to have been considered alongside such esteemed companies in our category,” said Sarah Barraclough, Managing Director “This recognition is a reflection of our team’s hard work, expertise, and commitment to delivering high-quality homes that exceed expectations and bring our mission to life.”
We are grateful to the National Federation of Builders for their ongoing efforts to promote and celebrate the best in the industry. Although we did not win the award, being named a finalist is still a significant achievement. We would like to congratulate the winners in our category and all the finalists for their outstanding work.
We are committed to delivering exceptional homes and will continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. We want to thank everyone who has played a part in this achievement.
26th April 2023
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The late Brian Verity receives recognition for his outstanding contributions to the construction industry
Sarah, Caroline and their mother, Linda, were delighted to attend the annual Construction Awards of Excellence last week to receive the ‘NFB Member Special Recognition Award’ on Brian’s behalf. The award recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the industry and community.
It’s been an emotional year for the founding family of Skipton Properties. With the first anniversary of Brian’s passing next week, it is a fitting memory for a larger-than-life character.
The following is the speech given at the NFB’s Construction Summit before the awards evening.
‘The late Brian Verity founded Skipton Properties in 1986 and built his first 100-home site in Skipton, the company’s namesake. Such a large project was bold and reflected his character in business. He started from nothing, and his passion for his family and work drove his ambition to succeed. Whatever the result of his decisions, he’d bounce back with increased vigour to build better; he founded Skipton Properties with a desire to build homes with quality, showcasing workmanship that surpassed most of his peers. Although having grown up in the local area, he wasn’t driven purely by profit (however, of course, this is one of the reasons anyone is in business); he was passionate about leaving a mark on the towns he built in.
One example of this mark is in Oxenhope, West Yorkshire. He took a risk and built many homes in the village, which was struggling with a declining population then. As a result, Skipton Properties’ development projects breathed life back into the area, and to this day, it is still a desirable place to live.
Due to his quality aspirations, he would build a bit differently from other developers, with a large proportion of the workforce under full employment. In addition, with his engineering background, Brian had a passion for machinery, so he found himself at the vanguard of complex development projects and took on challenges other developers wouldn’t dream of – too many to mention here.
Brian lived and breathed Skipton Properties and was involved right to the very end. He was incredibly passionate about his employees and has repeatedly gone above and beyond to help when they have had a crisis. As a result, some of the company’s employees have been with them for over 30 years, a testament to Brian’s relationships and loyalty.
A Family man, Friend, Employer, and NFB member. Brian had many hats. Let’s celebrate him for his loyalty, wanting to succeed for his family, passion for construction and caring nature.
Here’s to our father and late leader.
“As you can imagine, it was an emotional moment receiving this award on behalf of our father. It would have been a proud moment for him, not that he would have made that known!
Our father was a very caring man; he cared about his employees and the legacy he was creating. His passion for quality runs through our company’s veins, and it’s all been made possible by his founding vision. We’re honoured to take the company forward and build on what he created”
Sarah and Caroline
Brian wasn’t the only man commended for his contributions on the evening. We’d also like to take the opportunity to congratulate James Harrison of J.E. Harrison Builders and Robert Bion Manners of T Manners and Sons, who also received this award for their own outstanding contributions.
24th April 2023
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Our donation of £15,000 towards the creation of a community woodland at The Alders in Skipton
We’re committed to producing flourishing communities and can now announce that we are investing £15,000 in planting trees and creating a new community woodland at our Skipton development, The Alders. We’ve once again partnered with the amazing Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) and invite the community to participate in our tree-planting initiative.
The tree-planting initiative aligns with our mission statement, which includes a commitment to creating thriving communities. By investing in the environment and working with the community, we aim to create a sustainable and vibrant neighbourhood at The Alders.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust and invite the community to participate in our tree-planting initiative,” said Caroline Van Niekerk Sales and Marketing Director at Skipton Properties. “As a responsible housebuilder, we are committed to creating thriving communities and investing in the environment. We believe this initiative will benefit the environment and bring the community together and create a sense of pride in The Alders development.”
Caroline Van Niekerk, Skipton Properties Sales, Design and Marketing Director
The tree-planting scheme will take place during the next planting season, early next year and will be open to members of the public who want to participate. The YDMT will provide all the necessary equipment and guidance to ensure that the trees are planted correctly.
Contact: Vanessa Benson, Marketing Manager, to get involved!
Email: [email protected]
21st April 2023
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A New View Home in Silsden
We’re turning our final three-bedroom Foster into a beautiful View Home at Bolton Gardens
Our Silsden homes sold like hotcakes, and because of that, we missed out on creating a beautiful show home, but fear not, our last stunning three-bed Foster will be decorated in a classic, timeless style as a View Home. This being our last new-build home in this phase, we wanted to showcase our commitment to excellence and invite you inside…
What can you look forward to? Luxurious flooring throughout, a shaker kitchen with quartz and a master suite with fully fitted wardrobes, custom-designed to fit the space perfectly, thanks to DF Cabinetry. A well-planned wardrobe saves time, reduces stress, AND helps you feel and look your best! Say goodbye to awkward pre-made wardrobes and enjoy a personalised design that suits your needs.
We’ll see you in June!
*Wardrobe image credit to house-beautiful
20th April 2023
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A whole year as a patron of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity!
And what a year it’s been…..
We are pleased to announce that we have been patrons of The Principle Trust for a year and are thrilled with our impact on the lives of underprivileged children in our region. This remarkable charity, founded by the incredible Mike Davies, MBE, in 2011, goes above and beyond to support families throughout Yorkshire by providing free respite holidays to children facing adversity, disability, or life-threatening illnesses.
Reflecting on the past year, in May, we participated in The Dragon Boat Race, volunteered at The Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival in July, and completed the gruelling Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in September. We also attended The Charity Ball in September and The Santa Fun Run in November. Our hard work, combined with the generous patronage contributions from Sarah, helped us raise an astonishing £14,285 for the charity!
This amount has had an enormous impact on the lives of 28 families, and we are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such an important cause. We are excited to continue our patronage and see what the future holds for us to make a difference.
Here, you can see Mike, the founder of the charity, and Sarah, our Managing Director, proudly wearing their personalised PPE gear and a snapshot of some of our team’s efforts throughout the year.
Here you can read more on our charity page 🙂
“We are indebted to Skipton Properties for their generous support over the past twelve months. Thanks to people like Sarah and all the team, we’ve helped thousands of disadvantaged, disabled and poorly children to escape their everyday troubles and create happy memories with their families. Every penny Skipton Properties have raised will help us to support more children across the Yorkshire region.“
11th April 2023
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The Principle Trust has new holiday homes to offer
The Principle Trust is a cherished charity based in Skipton that supports numerous families across the Yorkshire region. Their mission is to enhance the well-being of children who are suffering from prolonged, life-threatening or disabling illnesses, struggling with mental health problems or living in impoverished conditions. To achieve this goal, they provide cost-free, week-long respite breaks for these children and their families in their holiday homes located in Blackpool and the Lake District.
As committed patrons of the charity, we were delighted to attend the grand opening of their four new vacation homes at Haven Marton Mere Holiday Park in Blackpool. We remain committed to backing the organisation with our monthly contributions and various fundraising events throughout the year.
During our visit, we were able to take a tour of one of the charity’s newest caravans and catch up with Kerry, who looks after us patrons 😉 You can pop over to our reels to see these. We even got to cheer Simon Thomas, charity trustee, over the finish line as he completed his gruelling 50-mile fundraising walk.
The Principle Trust expressed their excitement about the official opening of their four new respite homes and their eagerness for families to start enjoying them and the bustling holiday park. In 2023, 132 families from underprivileged and disadvantaged backgrounds will have the opportunity to experience a life-changing respite break, many of them for the first time. And annually, they provide 228 families with a holiday across both locations, Blackpool and the Lake District. The organisation expressed gratitude to all those who made this possible through grant funding, donations, patron contributions, fundraising challenges, volunteer efforts, and event attendance. They were overwhelmed by the support shown by referring partners, patrons, supporters, and funders on the opening day.
“We are indebted to Skipton Properties for their generous support. Thanks to Yorkshire businesses like you, we’ve helped thousands of disadvantaged, disabled and poorly children to escape their everyday troubles and create happy memories with their families.”
The team and supporters at the grand opening
What a nice touch, a basket of essentials to kick-start the holiday 🙂
Keith, Mike and Simon cutting the ribbon
One of the brand new caravans
25th March 2023
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Customer Stories: Sandor
Introducing Sandor & his family, new residents of ‘The Foster’ in Silsden
“The Foster is perfect for our family’s needs, with its spacious open-plan living area on the ground floor and the upper floors offering ample space for family living too, with two double bedrooms and an expansive master suite on the top floor; that really was the icing on the cake for us! “.
We love to hear from returning customers! What brings you back to a Skipton Properties home?
Over two decades ago, we purchased a house from Skipton Properties, and since then, we’ve been keeping an eye out for any new projects you had in the works. When we learnt about Bolton Gardens in Silsden, we didn’t hesitate to express our interest!
Our ‘Foster’ home is quite unique. What was it about the design that drew you to it?
We’ve previously owned two three-storey houses and were in search of another when we came across Bolton Gardens. We spotted this particular plot right at the beginning before construction had even begun, and now we’re happily living in it. The Foster is perfect for our family’s needs, with its spacious open-plan living area on the ground floor and stunning views of the surrounding fields and countryside. We’re a sociable family that enjoys outdoor living, so it suits us perfectly. The upper floors offer ample space for family living too, with two double bedrooms and an expansive master suite on the top floor, which really was the icing on the cake for us!
Tell us, why Bolton Gardens, and why Silsden?
Having previously resided in Silsden it was a no-brainer for us. Bolton Gardens is a truly unique development that’s been built to an exceptional standard. Unlike your average constructed housing estate, this development has been thoughtfully designed with different levels and house types. Even at an early stage, we could see the attention to detail that had gone into everything, from the retaining walls and landscaping to the overall build quality, regardless of the size or type of house, and it was a significant factor in our decision to move here.
21st March 2023
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