Silverwood

Development Overview

Silverwood is a new build development by Charles Church, the premium homes division of Persimmon plc, situated on Selby Road in the established residential area of Garforth, West Yorkshire (LS25 1LS). The development comprises 118 new homes, including a variety of two, three, and four-bedroom detached and semi-detached properties, with 17 units allocated as affordable housing. Current availability is limited, with the development reportedly nearing completion and offering the last few available properties for sale. Prices for the remaining new build homes start from £354,950 and range up to £439,950, with a three-bedroom detached property priced at the lower end and a four-bedroom detached at the higher end of this scale.

Property Details

The properties at Silverwood are designed as family homes and include both two, three, and four-bedroom house types. Each new home is backed by a 10-year warranty. A representative four-bedroom detached house type features a modern open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room complete with French doors accessing the rear garden, a separate front-aspect living room, and a dedicated dining room. The upper floor includes a principal bedroom with an en suite, a family bathroom, and additional storage space on the landing. One of the bedrooms is specifically noted for its potential use as a study. Prospective buyers should contact the sales team to confirm the specific house types and internal specifications currently available.

Location Benefits

Silverwood is located approximately 7.5 miles west of Leeds city centre and is positioned on the southern border of Garforth, offering a blend of suburban living with excellent connectivity.

Transport Links: The development is positioned just over a mile from Junction 46 of the M1 motorway, providing direct road access to Wakefield, York, and Sheffield. Leeds city centre is accessible by car in under 20 minutes. Rail commuters benefit from Garforth train station, which is approximately one mile from the development. Direct rail services from Garforth reach Leeds in just 10 minutes, with further direct services available to York and Hull. Leeds Bradford Airport is located 15 miles away.

Local Amenities and Education: Garforth town centre, a 15-minute walk from the development, provides essential services, independent businesses, restaurants, and high street shops. Local supermarkets include Tesco and Lidl. The Springs Retail Park is two miles away and offers a broader range of high street retail, popular eateries, a cinema, and a crazy golf facility. For families, Silverwood is within easy walking distance of Garforth Academy and Sixth Form, which has an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, located just 0.4 miles away. Primary education is served by schools like St Benedict's Catholic School, rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, and Swillington Primary School, rated 'Good'.

Practical Information

The developer, Charles Church, is the premium brand of Persimmon plc, historically known for high-quality homes and currently holds a 5-star HBF rating. However, prospective buyers should be aware that the brand has faced some public criticism regarding build quality since its acquisition by Persimmon. Charles Church offers several purchasing schemes at Silverwood on selected plots, subject to status and terms, including New Build Boost, Part Exchange, Home Change, Deposit Unlock, and Deposit Boost. The marketing suite and show homes are generally open, and viewing appointments can be arranged by contacting the development team for the latest availability and status updates.