Clifford Gardens

Development Overview

Clifford Gardens is a new build homes development by Bellway Homes’ Yorkshire division, located on a 16.5-acre site off Carleton Road in Skipton, North Yorkshire (BD23 3BT). The scheme comprises 188 new homes, providing a strong mix of two, three, four, and five-bedroom house types, including semi-detached and detached properties. The development also includes provision for 37 affordable homes.

Initial guide prices for the development were set from £280,000 to £475,000, with current listings showing specific house prices ranging from approximately £239,995 for a two-bedroom semi-detached unit, up to £479,995 for the four-bedroom detached 'Hambleton' house type. Sales commenced in May 2023, and interested parties can visit the on-site sales office, which operates Thursday to Monday.

Property Details

New build homes at Clifford Gardens offer a variety of layouts designed for diverse buyer needs, from first-time buyers to families. Specific house types include the three-bedroom semi-detached 'Bempton' and the larger four-bedroom detached 'Hambleton'. All homes are built to the exacting standards associated with Bellway, which, as of their latest review, retained a five-star status with the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for a seventh successive year, an accolade given when over 90% of customers state they would recommend the builder to a friend. All properties include a garage and/or allocated parking spaces.

Location Benefits

Clifford Gardens is positioned to benefit from Skipton's connectivity and local amenities. The development is situated within a 10-minute drive of the A59 and offers quick access to major road networks, including the A629. Travel by car provides journey times of approximately 35 minutes to Burnley and 40 minutes to Bradford. Skipton Train Station is situated less than a mile from the site, under a 20-minute walk, and provides regular rail services to Leeds, Keighley, Saltaire, and Carlisle. For local travel, a bus stop on Carleton Road, served by the Number 12 route, is within a two-minute walk.

Local amenities are comprehensive. Several popular supermarkets are located within one mile of the development, and the Craven Court Shopping Centre is accessible in under a five-minute drive. The historic Skipton town centre is less than two miles away, offering a high-street market three times a week, independent shops, and a variety of dining options, including coffee shops, bistros, and multi-cuisine restaurants. Leisure facilities are concentrated at the nearby Sandylands Sports Centre, just a two-minute drive away, which features a gym, squash courts, and a health and fitness suite. Skipton Castle, a prominent heritage spot, is just over a mile from the development, and the Yorkshire Dales National Park is within a half-hour drive.

Practical Information

The development is part of a significant local investment by Bellway, committing close to £400,000 to local infrastructure and leisure improvements, including £230,000 towards local highway infrastructure. For education, Greatwood Community Primary School is one of the well-regarded local schools in close proximity. Pricing for specific plots and completion schedules are subject to change; for the most current availability and specific house features, potential buyers should contact the Bellway Homes sales team directly. The on-site sales office is open Thursday to Monday, from 10am to 5pm, with Thursday extending to 7pm. (Word count: 489)