**What’s stopping you? Is it the monthly mortgage payments?**

Problem solved, we can manage them for you.

**Struggling to raise the deposit or pay Stamp Duty?**

Don’t let that stop you, Christmas has come early, accept a gift from us!

**Are the interest rates your concern?**

‘Having happy customers’ is what we’re about. We have done our research into solicitors and mortgage advisors  who care about our customers as much as we do . We work hand-in-hand to advise you and guide you throughout your YCP journey. We will find a solution for you.

**What’s more WE WILL PAY THEIR FEES!**

Move in for Christmas - Selected properties available from November

Speak to our friendly team to find out more:

# 01484 599454

**Sales office open 7 days, 10am-5pm**

\*Terms and conditions apply. Offers available on select plots at Knowle Grange, Shepley and Whistle Bell Court, Skelmanthorpe. Reserve by 20/12/23 & exchange contracts by 31/01/24.

AMAZING PRE-CHRISTMAS DEALS*

AMAZING PRE-CHRISTMAS DEALS

Our latest news

What a brilliant way to end the week, with not one but TWO award wins at the WhatHouse? Awards 2023 

🏆 **Best Starter Home Scheme - GOLD**

🏆 **Best Small Housebuilder - BRONZE**

We are so proud of the success of our starter homes initiative, designed to help young people onto the property ladder and experience the joy and the security of owning their first home - priced at 20 per cent less than the market value under our starter homes scheme.

A bronze award for Best Small Housebuilder is also a fantastic recognition for our four developments in Netherthong, Shepley, Skelmanthorpe and Denby Dale. We're delighted to be making a positive contribution to the housing provision in the Kirklees and West Yorkshire area.

Congratulations to all winners and those shortlisted at today's awards ceremony.

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WhatHouse? Award Success!

WhatHouse Awards Success

We are delighted to welcome our most recent resident to Whistle Bell Court, Skelmanthorpe. 

Much-needed starter homes are an integral part of YCP’s new developments at Skelmanthorpe and Denby Dale, while they have sold out at Shepley and Netherthong. YCP’s Sam McGregor explained: “We have been both proud and delighted by the success of our starter homes initiative. It is so important to help young people to get on to the property ladder and to experience the joy and the security of owning their first home.

“Five of the six starter homes, called Valley Cottages, have already been reserved and it’s easy to see why. Under the starter homes scheme, they are priced at 20 per cent less than their market value. Built from natural Yorkshire stone, Valley Cottages have tremendous kerb appeal, but that’s not all. Step inside and you’ll discover that our starter homes provide everything you need for modern living.

“As with all our homes, we have included some fabulous double-glazed French doors so you can extend your living space outside - and in a Valley Cottage, that means onto a rear patio/garden area - a perfect spot for some after work relaxation. Your own piece of heaven.”

YCP’s development at Denby Dale comprises of eight starter homes, and two have already been reserved. 

The starter homes scheme is an imaginative initiative by the Government to help first-time buyers purchase a home where the discounted price is less than £250,000. You must be between 23 and 40 years old and your gross combined household income must be below £80,000 a year.

YCP design homes which allow you to live your best life - homes of a timeless quality to provide a positive work-life balance, which is so essential for today’s busy lifestyles. For us, property is a way of life, which is why we take so much care with each of our customers to ensure we build a lifelong relationship. Our starter homes are the beginning of this relationship.

A starter home buyer at YCP’s sold-out development at Netherthong enthused: “I would like to say a massive thank you for everything YCP and your team have done for me. I found all the staff super supportive, answering all my questions quickly and with a full answer. I thought moving into a new area, not knowing people, would be a daunting task but you made the transition super easy."

Another happy owner at Whistle Bell Court

Starter home Skelmanthorpe - another happy customer

Yorkshire Country Properties (YCP) is a well-established, fast-growing and innovative residential developer based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. 

With a reputation for building desirable homes, we pride ourselves on our attention to detail and quality craftsmanship, which are hallmarks of our success.

With over 90 homes currently under construction across three sites and a pipeline of over 500 homes to come throughout Yorkshire, we are looking for a Sales Negotiator to assist the Head of Sales, as YCP continues its journey of growth and success.

**What we’re looking for in the ideal candidate:**

- Experience working in a customer service role

- 1-2 years’ experience in new homes sales

- Excellent organisation and communication skills 

- Reliable 

- Immaculate presentation

- Commercially astute and driven

- Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

- Full UK driving licence

**Responsibilities:**

- Provide an excellent customer-focused front-line service along with managing the customer journey from enquiry through to completion

- Represent YCP to the highest professional standards of business, at all times, in all our customer sees, hears and feels

- Astute assessment of potential customer interest, viability, requirements, and budget. Presenting the unique selling points when buying a YCP home, to match their detailed criteria

- Thorough market research of the local area and amenities; presenting the specific advantages of buying at one of our YCP developments 

- Thorough knowledge of the local competition; their product, prices and marketing strategy

- Effective follow-up of all enquiries

- Getting to know your customer and identifying their needs. Having the ability to upsell on additional extras to create their dream home 

- Awareness of the legal and construction processes, from reservation to completion; 

- Keeping the customer informed at every stage

- Maintaining accurate records using the company CRM system

- Internal weekly sales reporting 

**Salary and benefits:**

- Full-time – 37.5 hours a week (including weekend hours)

- Salary negotiable depending on experience

- Car allowance

- 25 days annual leave, with an additional 8 statutory days

- Company Contributory Pension Scheme

- Company phone and laptop

- Career development opportunities


Could you be our new Sales Negotiator at YCP?
If you think you are a good fit for this role and are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, please apply via LinkedIn or email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@yorkshirecountryproperties.co.uk



We are Recruiting for our sales team!

We are recruiting for our Sales Team

YCP has strengthened its senior sales team with four key appointments.

Hard on the heels of the appointment of Paul Brown as managing director comes the news that a brand-new senior sales team is now in place.
YCP are currently on site with prime West Yorkshire residential developments at Shepley, Skelmanthorpe and Denby Dale.

The accomplished team comprises: Sam McGregor, Sam Baldaro, Kate Carter and Kirsty Watts.

The Head of Sales is Sam McGregor, who commented: “We are currently building 147 beautiful, high-quality homes and, in total, we are looking at a potential pipeline of over 700 new homes.  Given the current uncertainty of the mortgage and financial markets, we are placing more emphasis than ever on high quality and product differentiation.

“During the past three years, the company has made a positive and focussed contribution to the housing provision in the Kirklees and West Yorkshire area. Apart from a completed development at Netherthong, Holmfirth, where every single one of the 22 beautiful houses built were sold, we have either sold or reserved 40 houses on our other three sites.

“Clearly, the current state of the housing market presents challenges, but we are confident that the quality of our houses combined with the enthusiasm and commitment of our wonderful team here at YCP will enable us to continue to deliver the kind of homes that are needed across all demographics in Yorkshire. I am so proud to be working with an exceptional sales team.”

Sam added: “We are looking to expand our team further with the appointment of a **[full-time sales negotiator.](/news/we-are-recruiting-for-our-sales-team)** If you fancy a new challenge and have one-two years Customer Services experience plus a UK driving licence please apply with your CV to samanthamcgregor@yorkshirecountryproperties.co.uk.

Sam Baldaro has joined Yorkshire Country Properties from Vistry (formerly known as Bovis) for seven years and she has worked with numerous leading housebuilders for the past 15 years.

“My role at YCP is to oversee the sales progression for all of our purchasers, being the main point of contact and guiding them through the legal and financial process. I’m on hand to ensure their journey from placing their reservation through to legal completion and moving into their new home is as smooth and seamless as possible.

“The market has been hugely unstable over the last 12 months with rises in interest rates and decreasing valuations. We are in a very strong position though, we have some very popular developments which offer a premium build and attractive living spaces, this serves us well with the current conditions. Recently we have seen a leap in customer enquiries and lenders have started to reduce their interest rates, which is hopefully the sign of a more predictable time.”

Meanwhile Kate Carter has a background in student, professional and commercial property management, sales and lettings and previously lived and worked in Manchester city centre, while Kirsty Watts, who is from Sheffield has ‘a wealth of experience in customer service.

Paul Brown commented: “This talented new sales team is committed to making YCP the very best housebuilder in West Yorkshire. Their experience and expertise will prove invaluable and I am very lucky and proud to have such an excellent team to support me in growing our company and achieving our targets.

“All three of these new developments are providing much-needed housing, including a significant number of starter homes, enabling young people to get on to the property ladder. Our starter homes at Phase One at Shepley and Skelmanthorpe have now sold out, underpinning our contribution to both the community and to sustainability in the three villages.”

Our friendly sales team

YCP STRENGTHENS SENIOR SALES TEAM

YORKSHIRE COUNTRY PROPERTIES STRENGTHENS SENIOR SALES TEAM

The Huddersfield-based Yorkshire Country Properties (YCP) has strengthened its management team with a key appointment and three significant promotions.

Hard on the heels of the appointment of Paul Brown as managing director comes the news that a brand-new executive team is now in place.

Rob Wilkinson has joined YCP as Financial Director, while Mike May, Sam McGregor and Jenny Wass have been promoted to Head of Construction, Head of Sales and Head of Marketing respectively.
Rob, a Yorkshireman born in Wakefield, has joined YCP from Tilia Homes, previously known as Kier Living. A graduate of at Nottingham Trent University, Rob has also worked with leading accountancy firm Armstrong Watson. 

He commented: “This is a tremendously exciting move for me. Yorkshire Country Properties are a trailblazer in the development of beautiful, state-of-the-art houses, from starter homes to five-bed executive and family houses.

“It was too good an opportunity to miss. There is an excellent team already in place here and there is huge potential for growth. We have a clear vision of what we want to achieve and, personally, I will thrive on the responsibility I’ve been given.

Paul Brown explained: “I am delighted to welcome Rob to Yorkshire Country Properties. This is a very significant appointment for the company as we embark on a programme of site acquisitions and expansion. A sound and sensible financial base is crucial to every successful company and Rob will provide exactly that.

“Meanwhile these three promotions are richly deserved. Mike, Sam and Jen are all very talented and are committed to making YCP the very best housebuilder in West Yorkshire. Their experience and expertise have already proved invaluable and – together – they comprise a superb management team. I am very lucky and proud to have such an excellent team to support me in growing our company and achieving our targets.”

Mike May commented: “During the past three years, the company has made a positive and focussed contribution to the housing provision in the Kirklees and West Yorkshire area. Apart from a completed development at Netherthong, Holmfirth, where every single one of the 22 beautiful houses built were sold, YCP are now on site at Shepley, Skelmanthorpe and Denby Dale.

“All three of these new developments are providing much-needed housing, including a significant number of starter homes, enabling young people to get on to the property ladder. Our starter homes at Phase One at Shepley and Skelmanthorpe have now sold out, underpinning our contribution to both the community and to sustainability in the three villages.”

Sam McGregor explained: ““We are currently building 147 beautiful, high-quality homes and, in total, we are looking at a potential pipeline of over 700 new homes.  Given the current uncertainty of the mortgage and financial markets, we are placing more emphasis than ever on high quality and product differentiation. 

“Clearly, the current state of the housing market presents challenges, but we are confident that the quality of our houses combined with the enthusiasm and commitment of our wonderful team here at YCP will enable us to continue to deliver the kind of homes that are needed across all demographics in Yorkshire.”

Jenny Wass added: “It’s exciting to be involved in such a dynamic and thriving company, I love property and I love people so working with the YCP brand which is all about delivering an exceptional experience and product to our customers is very rewarding. My previous role in Customer Service within YCP really helps me understand our customers and have them top of mind in whatever we deliver in our Marketing mix.”

NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM

FLOURISHING YORKSHIRE COUNTRY PROPERTIES STRENGTHENS MANAGEMENT TEAM

YORKSHIRE COUNTRY PROPERTIES APPOINT SAVILLS TO MARKET PRESTIGIOUS YORKSHIRE DEVELOPMENTS

A flourishing Yorkshire-based residential developer has appointed award-winning national property consultancy Savills to market its three developments in West Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Country Properties is currently on site with attractive and highly regarded developments at Shepley, Skelmanthorpe and Denby Dale.

Paul Brown, managing director of Yorkshire Country Properties, commented: “We are excited to be in partnership with Savills on these developments. The brand synergy is obvious – we build high quality, tailored homes for our customers, in beautiful locations, that support individual customer needs. 

“With three developments ongoing, and more in planning stages, we have a strong pipeline for which we welcome Savills’ expertise and support in realising.”

Developed by Yorkshire Country Properties, the mix of one, two, three, four and five-bedroom homes across sites in Denby Dale, Skelmanthorpe and Shepley are attracting a range of buyers, with starter homes among the 147 properties to be built in total – 46 of which have already been sold or reserved. 
 
Anne Haggas, head of Yorkshire residential development sales at Savills in Leeds, revealed: “There has already been a surge of early interest in the homes on all three sites, predominantly because of their attractive appearance, competitive pricing, high-quality design, top interior specification and excellent locations. The combination is irresistible and is fuelling the demand we are currently seeing in these schemes.”  

The first phase of the Knowle Grange scheme in Shepley comprises 31 new homes, including six one-bedroom starter cottages, all of which have been sold.  Located on Abbey Road, the exterior of each property is made from natural tumbled Yorkshire stone. The second phase of the development, which will see a further 52 high-quality homes built, is expected to complete in the summer of 2025.

Additional developments at The Willows, Denby Dale and Whistle Bell Court, Skelmanthorpe will both offer a range of one-to-five-bedroom properties and are expected to complete between summer and autumn of next year. Already a number of properties on both sites have been reserved.

Anne Haggas added: “Yorkshire Country Properties have a proven track record of producing homes of character that meet the demands of modern living and we are delighted to have been appointed to market The Willows, Knowle Grange and Whistle Bell Court. The property market throughout Yorkshire has been performing particularly well this year, in spite of the challenges that people have faced and, added to the prime village locations of each of these sites, we anticipate continued strong demand across the region and wider UK.”

YCP APPOINT SAVILLS TO MARKET DEVELOPMENTS

YORKSHIRE COUNTRY PROPERTIES APPOINT SAVILLS TO MARKET PRESTIGIOUS YORKSHIRE DEVELOPMENTS 

Yorkshire Country Properties, one of the leading residential property developers in the north of England, has been shortlisted for two major awards.

The Huddersfield-based company is in contention to win the Best Housebuilder of the Year and the Best Residential Development of the Year (fewer than 100 homes) in the prestigious Yorkshire Property Industry Awards

The winners of the YPIA awards, organised by Yorkshire Business Insider magazine, will be announced at a glittering ceremony at New Dock Hall in Leeds on Thursday September 21.

Since Yorkshire Country Properties was founded in 2017, the company has established a strong reputation for building dream country properties surrounded by the stunning Yorkshire countryside.

Managing director Paul Brown commented: “We are tremendously proud to have been shortlisted in these two hotly contested categories in the Yorkshire Property Industry Awards. Huge thanks are due to the management team and employees at Yorkshire Country Properties for their imagination, enterprise and hard work, which have all combined towards our success.”

YCP selects desirable village locations close to a wide range of amenities, highly rated local schools and with easy connections by road or rail to towns like Huddersfield, Wakefield, Barnsley, Leeds and Manchester, as well as the M1. As housebuilders, the company respects the heritage of the communities it is part of by paying close attention to every detail of the planning, construction and home buying process. YCP chooses sustainable, characterful materials that complement their natural surroundings.
Yorkshire Country Properties are currently on site with developments at Knowle Grange, Shepley, which has been shortlisted in the YPIA awards, Denby Dale and Skelmanthorpe in West Yorkshire.

Paul Brown explained: “We strongly believe our Shepley development will be viewed favourably by future generations, both because of its appearance with beautiful Yorkshire stone, but also because our homes enabled young couples and single parents to get on to the property ladder at a very challenging time for the housing market. There is nothing like this development in the surrounding area and that is a key reason why we believe Knowle Grange will stand the test of time.

“Overall, we have made a positive and focussed contribution to the housing provision in the Kirklees and West Yorkshire area. We have completed a development at Netherthong, where we have sold every single one of the 22 beautiful houses we built, while our three current developments are providing much-needed housing, including a significant number of starter homes, enabling young people to get on to the property ladder.”

The starter homes at Phase One at Shepley have sold out, underpinning their contribution to both the community and to sustainability in the three villages.  In total, YCP is building 147 beautiful, high-quality homes – from one-bed starter homes to five-bed family homes. In all, the company is looking at a possible pipeline of over 700 new homes.

Take a look at our Knowle Grange development – shortlisted as ‘Best Residential Development of the Year (fewer than 100 homes)'

SHORT-LISTED FOR TWO PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS 

YORKSHIRE COUNTRY PROPERTIES SHORT-LISTED FOR TWO PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS

It seems just like yesterday when we proudly commenced work on our first major development at Deyne Brook Court in the village of Netherthong, to build 22 exquisite new homes, which are now all sold and occupied. 

Fast forward to June 2023 and we are on site at Knowle Grange, Shepley, Whistle Bell Court, Skelmanthorpe and The Willows at Denby Dale. In total, we are building 147 beautiful, high-quality homes – from one-bed starter homes to five-bed family homes.

Feedback from buyers and visitors to our recently opened Customer Experience Hub at Knowle Grange has been amazing.  We are delighted.

To get to where we are now in such a short timeframe, has seen us both replace and appoint a raft of new, dedicated and experienced housebuilding professionals – board directors, construction managers, designers, marketing experts, customer care managers and sales support staff.  All are totally committed to building and reinforcing the DNA of our business and to ensuring its future success.

A big part of this transformation has seen us reviewing the housing market as a whole and reconsidering our potential impact on it and place within it.

Consequently, we have undergone a brand refresh, updated our website and have developed an exciting and ambitious plan for growth.

As our name implies, we began life very much as a Yorkshire housebuilder. However, given that we are now steadily gaining recognition for the quality of our new homes, we are ambitious to take our unique housebuilding approach further afield and our plans are quite profound. 

In all, we are looking at a possible pipeline of over 700 new homes. 

Given the current uncertainty of the mortgage and financial markets, our plans have not been consolidated lightly.  I believe that while it may well be a smaller cake, we will aim to secure a bigger slice of it, because I believe that great things will always sell, even in tough times, if the quality is high and product differentiation is in-built.

We are massively aware of issues surrounding rising energy costs so our green initiatives on our new sites will respond to housing concerns with a range of energy-saving features.

Our new homes will be highly customisable so that they can be designed around the unique needs of your family.

It is important to us that we help preserve the natural environment and limit environmental impact so that we can live more sustainably, encourage wildlife and reduce our carbon footprint.  To this end, we will include a range of habitat features to help create woodland which will benefit wildlife for years to come.

Our standard house specification is already high, but the scope we offer buyers to upgrade, is significant.
In essence, we are in the process of perfecting who we are and what we do, before lighting the blue touch paper.

We hope for those who have already bought a home from us, it marks the start of a lifelong relationship.
If you are reading this and looking for your next new home, be sure to contact our Customer Experience Manager on 01484 599454 to walk our development sites and visit our Customer Experience Hub.

We hope you agree it’s time for a new way of living.


WHAT’S NEXT?

WHAT’S NEXT AT YORKSHIRE COUNTRY PROPERTIES?

Fraizer Campbell, the ex-England International footballer, was the guest of honour at the celebration of our acclaimed Knowle Grange residential development at Abbey Road, Shepley, near Huddersfield. 

Campbell, who played for Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Huddersfield Town, Hull City and Sunderland, as well as representing England at different age levels, spoke about the Premier League quality of the prime Abbey Road development.

Other guests at the official launch of our Customer Experience Hub included MP for Dewsbury, Mark Eastwood, and Coun John Taylor, Deputy Leader of the Conservatives on Kirklees Council and Shepley resident.

Phase 1 of the Shepley development comprises 31 stone-built houses, ranging from one bed to five beds, of which 19 have already been sold. Work has just started on site on Phase 2, comprising a further 52 homes, which are scheduled to be completed by July 2025.

We are tremendously proud of our Knowle Grange development in Shepley. Phase I has proved very popular, with more than half the houses sold already and with strong interest in the remaining 14.

The prices at Knowle Grange range from £150,000 for a starter home to five-bedroom houses at around £700,000.

The Shepley development is a fantastic showcase for Yorkshire Country Properties. We are very conscious of building homes with both character and individuality, which blend in seamlessly with their immediate surroundings. Traditional stone exteriors, combined with contemporary interiors and stunning views, make our properties highly prized and unique.

Fraizer Campbell enthused: “The show house at Knowle Grange is wonderful.  It’s clean, with spacious rooms and it’s well-presented.  I love the stonework outside – Yorkshire stone – and it just has a real feelgood factor to it.  Yes, I could see myself living here – I have three young children and a dog.  There is ample space.  It is a beautiful home.

“I would suggest anyone to come and have a look around the show home yourself and just experience it.  If you are not great at envisaging stuff it would be good for you to come and have a look. My favourite room was the one at the top of the house, the cinema room - a big TV, big couch - a hideaway. If the kids are going mad, you could just sneak off upstairs with a small glass of wine and ignore everyone else.”

Mark Eastwood MP commented: “This superb development is exactly what this area needs. It combines starter homes, enabling young people to climb on to the property ladder, sustainability and real character and quality. Yorkshire Country Properties should be congratulated on what they have achieved.”

Coun John Taylor added: “As a Shepley resident, I am very proud of this wonderful new addition to our village. I have supported this sensitive development, which is perfectly in tune with the character and ambience of the rest of Shepley, since the early planning stages and it is very satisfying to see the original vision become reality and be so successful.”

Knowle Grange resident Rowan Pavlovic commented: “When I saw the original artist’s impression of the development, I knew I wanted to live here. And I haven’t regretted my decision at any stage. I love the combination of the traditional stone exterior with the magnificent contemporary interior. Everything is just right – and I would highly recommend living here.”

Meanwhile work is now well underway at our state-of-the-art development at Station Road, Skelmanthorpe, near Huddersfield, where 30 houses will be ready for occupation next year. Average prices will be between £350,000 and £450,000, with starter homes from £148,000.

A prime site has also been bought at Denby Dale, where work has started on 34 homes. All sites have been carefully chosen for their proximity to excellent facilities, including schools, shops and leisure facilities, and for their easy access to nearby commuter towns and cities.

These are exciting times for us. Our reputation for building fine country properties in and around the Yorkshire area, with attention to detail and quality craftsmanship, is growing fast. A key part of our success lies in the fact that we work closely with our purchasers, creating the ideal home for them.”
This model has worked perfectly at Netherthong, near Holmfirth, where our development of 22 prestige homes has completely sold out.

The pretty villages around Huddersfield and Holmfirth have recently been named as property hotspots by the Sunday Times and Zoopla, who both praise the combination of countryside, connectivity and communities full of independence and imagination, with trains to Leeds and Manchester offering a wonderful opportunity for people who work in the two cities, but want a cheaper or more rural alternative.

ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALLER HAILS OUR PREMIER LEAGUE SHEPLEY DEVELOPMENT

Anyone looking for a high-quality new home in the West Yorkshire area is being encouraged to visit Yorkshire Country Properties’ (YCP’s) Customer Experience Hub, which opens this weekend, 6th May, at its Knowle Grange development on Abbey Road, Shepley HD8 8GL.

 

Here, YCP has conveniently brought together under one roof, a range of some of its highest quality fixtures and fittings in its show home.

 

Sam McGregor, customer experience manager explains: “Would-be buyers can see at first-hand the tremendous quality of craftsmanship and careful thought that goes into each and every one of our new homes.

 

“We are very excited about the opening so that we can share our vision with the house-buying public, in person, and demonstrate the wide range of interior design solutions we can provide.

## **YCP looks at housebuilding differently.**

“While we already offer an unparalleled choice of kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, fixtures and fittings with tailor-made packages available on request, in the near future we are ambitious for our Customer Experience Hub to provide real time experience for customers, using the latest technology, so that we can design different looks and colour schemes on our screens – right before their eyes!

 

“We make homes of the highest quality so that our buyers can live their best lives and by visiting our Customer Experience Hub and show home, we hope to bring those words to life when visitors see for themselves that YCP looks at housebuilding differently.

## **A new look for YCP is just around the corner.**

“In fact, we are undergoing quite a few changes to our branding – new colours, a new logo and a longer-term vision for the future, which is really exciting - we will be revealing more about that very soon. In the meantime, though, some of these changes are already visible on our new signage, which is all together brighter and more dynamic than it used to be and our new strap line - ‘Live life in colour’ - captures the essence of what we are all about.”

 

The Customer Experience Hub is open (Monday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm).  Parking is available on site, Shepley HD8 8GL.

 

Call Sam, Kate or Hannah on 01484 599454 to arrange a personalised viewing,

or email: [hello@yorkshirecountryproperties.co.uk](hello@yorkshirecountryproperties.co.uk).  

New Customer Experience Hub at Shepley

YORKSHIRE COUNTRY PROPERTIES LAUNCHES CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE   HUB AT IT’S SHEPLEY SITE

# RESERVE THE FELL BY 8TH MAY AND WE’LL PAY YOUR STAMP DUTY!

To celebrate the Coronation, we have a fabulous offer on The Fell house type, which you can find at our Shepley and Skelmanthorpe sites.
 
If you reserve before 8th May, we will pay your stamp duty - just imagine how useful that extra cash could be when buying a new house!
 
The Fell is a three-bedroom townhouse, available on plots 3,10 and 31 at our Shepley site and plots 8 and 9 at Whistle Bell Court, Skelmanthorpe.
 
Designed with family living in mind, The Fell has a stylish kitchen/diner, a living room with bi-fold doors opening onto the rear terrace and garden area, creating more space for every day living when the great British weather permits! A generous store room, downstairs WC and single detached garage are also included.

The first floor consists of two double bedrooms and the main bathroom, while on the second floor, you will find a generous master bedroom with ensuite.
 
This is a tremendous offer for those who can act quickly and what’s more YCP can also offer tailor-made fit-out packages so that you can personalise your new home, making it look and feel exactly right for you!  
 
Call us on **01484 599 454** to find out more about this offer or look for The Fell on our website where you’ll find more information about this house type.


Special Coronation Offer

The roll-out of starter homes in West Yorkshire by Yorkshire Country Properties (YCP) is proving a resounding success.

Much-needed starter homes are an integral part of YCP’s new developments at Skelmanthorpe and Denby Dale, while they have sold out at Shepley and Netherthong.
YCP’s Sam McGregor explained: “We have been both proud and delighted by the success of our starter homes initiative. It is so important to help young people to get on to the property ladder and to experience the joy and the security of owning their first home.

“Whistle Bell Court, our brand-new development at Skelmanthorpe, near Huddersfield, is now taking shape and we are offering first-time buyers the chance to purchase one of our six one-bedroom starter homes called Valley Cottages. Prices start from £148,000.

“Three of the six have already been reserved and it’s easy to see why. Under the starter homes scheme, they are priced at 20 per cent less than their market value. Built from natural Yorkshire stone, Valley Cottages have tremendous kerb appeal, but that’s not all.  Step inside and you’ll discover that our starter homes provide everything you need for modern living.

“As with all our homes, we have included some fabulous double-glazed French doors so you can extend your living space outside - and in a Valley Cottage, that means onto a rear patio/garden area - a perfect spot for some after work relaxation. Your own piece of heaven.”

YCP’s development at Denby Dale, which has just started on site, comprises eight starter homes which will be released soon. Sam expects huge interest in these, too.

She explained: “The starter homes scheme is an imaginative initiative by the Government to help first-time buyers purchase a home where the discounted price is less than £250,000. You must be between 23 and 40 years old and your gross combined household income must be below £80,000 a year.

“We design homes which allow you to live your best life - homes of a timeless quality to provide a positive work-life balance, which is so essential for today’s busy lifestyles. For us, property is a way of life, which is why we take so much care with each of our customers to ensure we build a lifelong relationship. Our starter homes are the beginning of this relationship.”

A starter home buyer at YCP’s sold-out development at Netherthong enthused: “I would like to say a massive thank you for everything YCP and your team have done for me. I found all the staff super supportive, answering all my questions quickly and with a full answer. I thought moving into a new area, not knowing people, would be a daunting task but you made the transition super easy.”

Starter Homes - Resounding Success

Yorkshire Country Properties ' Start Homes Prove a Resounding Success

The flourishing West Yorkshire-based Yorkshire Country Properties (YCP) has begun work on Phase 2 of its successful Knowle Grange residential development at Abbey Road, Shepley, near Huddersfield.

At the same time, YCP has unveiled a trio of brand-new high-quality developments in North and West Yorkshire.

Phase 1 of Shepley comprises 31 stone-built houses, ranging from one bed to five beds, of which 17 have already been sold. Work has just started on site on Phase 2, comprising a further 52 homes, which are scheduled to be completed by July 2025.

A spokesperson for Yorkshire Country Properties, commented: “We are tremendously proud of our Knowle Grange development in Shepley. Phase I has proved very popular, with more than half the houses sold already and with strong interest in the remaining 14.
The prices at Knowle Grange range from starter homes from £150,000 to five-bedroom houses at around £700,000.

“The Shepley development is a fantastic showcase for Yorkshire Country Properties. We are very conscious of building homes with both character and individuality, which blend in seamlessly with their immediate surroundings. Traditional stone exteriors, combined with contemporary interiors and stunning views, make our properties highly prized and unique.”

Meanwhile work is now underway at YCP’s state-of-the-art development at Station Road, Skelmanthorpe, near Huddersfield, where 30 houses will be ready for occupation next year. Average prices will be between £350,000 and £450,000.

Prime sites have also been bought at Denby Dale and Church Fenton, between York and Leeds. All sites have been carefully chosen for their excellent facilities, including schools, shops and leisure facilities, and for their easy access to nearby commuter towns and cities. Work has now started on site for 34 homes at Denby Dale.

YCP’s spokesperson commented: “These are exciting times for us. Our reputation for building fine country properties in and around the Yorkshire area, with attention to detail and quality craftsmanship, is growing fast. A key part of our success lies in the fact that we work closely with our purchasers, creating the ideal home for them.”

This model has worked perfectly at Netherthong, near Huddersfield, where YCP’s residential development of 22 prestige homes has completely sold out.

The pretty villages around Huddersfield and Holmfirth have recently been named as property hotspots by the Sunday Times and Zoopla, who both praise the combination of countryside, connectivity and communities full of independence and imagination, with trains to Leeds and Manchester offering a wonderful opportunity for people who work in the two cities, but want a cheaper or more rural alternative.

Our buyers are also very pleased to have bought a new home from us.  Here is what one of our Knowle Grange residents said:

“We are very happy with our Shepley home, and the thing that attracted us was the commitment to quality.

“The home is clearly built to last and the materials such as the stone and tiles are excellent. It was the fact that the house is built to exacting modern standards, yet already has character, that made us choose a YCP home.

“We appreciated the freedom to choose our own solicitor, six weeks to exchange, lots of elements as standard, and a generous 28-day snagging period as these aren't something that the volume builders offer. The YCP staff have always been great with us and done the right thing when helping us through the process.

“We are pleased with our choice and would recommend YCP to anyone considering a property in the upcoming build locations. The options made available for personalising my new home were overwhelming, I was spoilt for choice.”

YCP Unveil New Development Site

Yorkshire Country Properties Hail Shepley Success and Unveil New Development Site


From the buzz of the big cities to the tranquillity of the moorlands, there really is something for everyone in Yorkshire.

With easy access to stunning natural landscapes, historic landmarks and a rich cultural and social scene, it’s easy to see why us Yorkshire folk are so proud of our heritage; so much so in fact, we even devised our own calendar day dedicated to God’s own country back in 1975: Yorkshire Day.

On August 1st the UK's largest county comes together to celebrate all things Yorkshire and indulge in vast quantities of regional pride, and it seems the Yorkshire bug is catching too.

According to new research, almost one in four adults are looking to relocate over the next two years – with Yorkshire being a top preference.

But what makes Yorkshire so special? And why should you move here?



### The History

Yorkshire is one of the most historically important counties in the UK. Famous for its role in the War of the Roses, history buffs are drawn to the city of York, where as well as the Jorvik Viking Museum and York Minster, you can find some of the most complete city walls in the country.

But the historic attractions don’t stop there. From its castles and churches to abbeys and waterways, you’ll find history hidden around almost every corner. Strap on your walking boots and go explore!


### The Countryside

In addition to the Heritage Coast and Bronte country, Yorkshire boasts more than 3,200 square kilometres of stunning natural beauty spread across three National Parks.

The Dark Peak, the higher and wilder part of The Peak District (a five-minute drive from our Deynebrook development) is famed for its exposed moorland, unkempt heather and outcrops of black granite; making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers alike.

Yorkshire also has a growing reputation as one of the best areas of the country to cycle. Formed in 2013, Holmfirth Cycling Club is one of the fastest growing cycling clubs in the UK, and with the government pledging a £2bn cycling revolution, there’s really never been a better time to join.


### The Cities

It’s not just fans of the great outdoors who flock to Yorkshire, its cities, including Leeds, Sheffield and York, have it all. 

As well as a vibrant nightlife, West Yorkshire in particular is a haven for shopaholics. The award-winning Victoria Quarter is housed in elegant grade II-listed buildings and home to more than 70 famous fashion and lifestyle brands including Louis Vuitton, Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Mulberry and LK Bennett.

It’s hard to think of anywhere else on Earth where landscapes flow so seamlessly between rural tranquillity and the buzz of the city.

Take our Deynebrook development for example. Nestled in the picturesque village of Netherthong on the outskirts of Holmfirth, the vibrant cities of Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester are all just a stone’s throw away, giving you easy access to three of the UK’s 10 largest cities in shy of an hour.


### The Food (and Drink)

There are endless options when it comes to dining out. In fact, no other county outside London holds as many Michelin-starred restaurants as Yorkshire, earning the county a reputation for being a prime culinary destination.

If you prefer to cook from scratch, head to Kirkgate Market in Leeds. Since 1857 this foodie’s paradise has been home to traders representing a diverse range of nationalities, including a Polish delicatessen, a Chinese supermarket, an Asian Bazaar and regular farmer’s markets. 

For those looking for liquid refreshment, head on over to The Cider Press in Netherthong to quench your thirst with a glass of their locally acclaimed artisan cider. Take it from us, it comes highly recommended.


### The Attractions

If it’s family friendly entertainment you’re seeking, you’ll find it in abundance in Yorkshire. Take Eureka in Halifax, a renowned interactive museum for children with a focus on learning through play. Or Digger Land in Castleford, where children and adults can ride, drive and operate full-sized construction machinery or brave the heart-stopping 50-foot Skyshuttle.

If white knuckle rides aren’t your cup of Yorkshire tea, lose yourself at Farmer Copley's Corn Maze, one of the largest corn mazes in Britain. From tractor rides to corn slides, assault courses to cart racing, you’ll find a whole host of activities here to ensure the kids never get bored.

There are a thousand reasons why Yorkshire is one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations, but we don’t think your experience of the county should be limited to a handful of visits. 

At Yorkshire Country Properties we carefully select the locations for our developments so you can enjoy the best of what Yorkshire has to offer 365 days a year.

If you're interested in making Yorkshire your home, contact our team today.

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