Kensington Fields

Development Overview

Kensington Fields is a new build residential development located on Yew Tree Lane, Harrogate, Yorkshire (HG2 9LA). The scheme is delivered by Countryside Homes, a division of the Vistry Group and a developer with a Home Builders Federation (HBF) 5-star rating, signifying that over 90% of customers would recommend them. This development is set to comprise 200 new homes, spanning a diverse range of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom house types and apartments, catering to first-time buyers, professionals, and families. The development is situated approximately two miles south of Harrogate town centre, offering a balance of suburban living with immediate access to the surrounding Yorkshire countryside.

Currently available properties include three and four-bedroom homes. Three-bedroom detached houses, such as the ‘Kingfisher’ house type, are listed from £499,950 to £519,950. Four-bedroom semi-detached options, like the ‘Eider’ house type, are available from £524,950.

Property Details

Homes at Kensington Fields feature an elevated standard specification. The 'Kingfisher' (3-bedroom detached) includes a dual-aspect living room, an open-plan kitchen/dining area with French doors leading directly to the rear garden, a separate utility room, and a downstairs cloakroom. The main bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room. The 'Eider' (4-bedroom semi-detached) provides a separate, dedicated sitting room in addition to the open-plan kitchen/diner with French doors. All properties come with an NHBC 10-year Buildmark warranty and are designed with modern energy efficiency in mind, including high-efficiency double glazing. Standard parking includes two allocated spaces per house, with EV charging points available for specific plots.

Location Benefits

Kensington Fields offers robust transport connectivity for commuters and local travel. The development is well-positioned for road links, with swift access to the A1 major road for routes towards Leeds, York, and Wetherby. Harrogate town centre is approximately a 10-minute drive. For rail travel, Hornbeam Park and Pannal railway stations are both located less than two miles from the site, providing commuter services including direct links from Harrogate station to Leeds, York, and London.

Local amenities are readily accessible. A Co-op convenience store is less than one mile away, with a Sainsbury’s Local and an M&S Simply Food just over a mile from the development. For larger retail needs, an ASDA Superstore, Aldi, and LIDL are all located within a 15-minute drive. The Ashville Sports Centre, which includes a gym, swimming pool, and pitches, is within a 3-minute walk of the development. The area is served by a range of well-regarded educational facilities, encompassing nurseries, primary schools, and secondary institutions, including academies and grammar schools.

Practical Information

The current price range for available new build homes is from £499,950 to over £524,950, focusing on 3 and 4-bedroom house types. Show homes are open and available for viewing, typically operating Thursday to Monday. Specific incentives, such as deposit contributions, Stamp Duty contributions, and the Home Exchange scheme, are frequently available on selected plots; however, the exact offer value and availability are subject to change. Prospective buyers are advised to contact the Countryside Homes sales team at Kensington Fields directly for the latest availability, plot-specific pricing, tenure information (all properties are generally freehold), and to arrange a detailed viewing appointment.