Spencer Grange, Skipton

Welcome to

Spencer Grange

Spencer Grange is located on the eastern edge of this sought after area, in the highly desirable market town of Skipton.

The quaint town, nestled in rural surroundings, combines all of the convenience of local amenities and services that one would expect from today’s modern living. Indeed, it is a town that is well known for its welcoming and courteous nature. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, Skipton is locally regarded as the ‘Gateway to the Dales’.

Spencer Grange, named after Thomas Spencer, the co-founder of Marks and Spencer, has been thoughtfully designed to blend seamlessly into the area. Having a sense of place is very important to

Stonebridge Homes and we take pride in marrying contemporary living with traditional settings.

As with all of our schemes, we take great care to understand who might want to live there. Our properties appeal to many, from first time buyers and families to those wishing to pursue a more leisurely way of life in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.

We have been building homes and communities for over a decade and we are renowned for delivering quality, high specification schemes. To truly appreciate this ethos for yourself, please make an appointment to visit us and we can explain more about the Stonebridge way of life and how you can become a part of this vibrant new community.

Skipton is one of the happiest places to live in the UK

AN UNCOMPROMISING quality and specification

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pencer Grange offers a new way of life, perfectly located on the outskirts of the town and with breath-taking, scenic views over North Yorkshire and the Dales. This sought-after development marries contemporary, spacious homes, with traditional aesthetics, and a carefully curated choice of 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes. It’s rare to find all of these elements in one development.

Sensibly designed interiors and an attractive external appearance are hallmarks of a Stonebridge home, incorporating traditional materials with stone façades and double-glazed windows. These properties have been created for people who want, and expect, uncompromising quality in design, build and an unrivalled specification. They are also designed to be lived in, and somewhere for you to call home, with lovely outdoor areas and plenty of space indoors for entertaining and for the whole family to enjoy.

If your dream is to make memories that last a lifetime and be a part of a flourishing community, then Spencer Grange is the perfect place for you.

900 year old Skipton Castle is one of the best in England

STEEPED IN HISTORY a town with an industrial heritage

Skipton is perfectly located at the foot of the Yorkshire Dales on the River Aire with the Leeds to Liverpool canal running through its centre. The 127-mile-long canal was completed in 1816 and is popular today with narrow boats and leisure cruises.

The town is believed to date back to the 7th century, with its imposing castle being built around 1090. A popular visitor attraction, the castle is regarded as one of the most complete and well-preserved medieval castles in England. A 350-year-old yew tree planted by Lady Anne Clifford still survives today and is part of the fabric of the estate.

Skipton has an industrial heritage built on the textile industry. High Corn Mill is one of the oldest in North Yorkshire and is still powered by the waters of Ellerbeck. It is regarded as one of the finest mills of the 19th century and is grade II listed.

Photos courtesy of Skipton Town Centre

SKIPTON CASTLE LEEDS LIVERPOOL CANAL

SKIPTON HIGH STREET

A TOWN THAT IS WELCOMING and highly courteous!

Ahome in Skipton offers you a relaxed pace of life and a chance to enjoy the friendly atmosphere the town affords; after all it has been hailed as ‘Britain’s most courteous town’. Skipton is the perfect place to shop with a fabulous choice of independent retailers, many of whom have lived and worked here for generations, selling locally made produce to appeal to foodies, art lovers and those looking for bespoke gifts. In addition, the town holds the accolade of ‘high street of the year’ with its wide avenue of cobbled streets, offering character and individuality.

Here you’ll find a thriving community with artisan bakers, charming pubs, fine eateries and coffee shops. For day-to-day groceries, Skipton has all of your essentials and when it comes to eating out, the town has much to celebrate. Restaurants and cafés appeal to all tastes, craft beer and wine bars offer a vast array of popular venues, and you can even pick up everything you need for a picnic along the beautiful riverside.

all of your leisure interests

A TOWN WITH SO MUCH TO OFFER to cover

There’s nothing nicer than getting out in the fresh air and enjoying the beautiful scenery from a canal boat in this very special part of the world. The Leeds to Liverpool canal caters for everyone whether you’re looking for a leisurely canal boat trip, or you want to add in an element of urban adventure.

Aireville Park is ideally located in the town centre and is home to 20 acres of parkland with play area, bike tracks, putting green, multi-use pitches and café. It is also the venue for Skipton’s park run on a Saturday. The park delivers entertainment in abundance at its fake festival of tribute acts. Skipton even has its own annual triathlon held in the park.

And for those seeking to indulge in culture, Skipton Little Theatre hosts around five performances throughout the year. Craven Museum and Art Gallery takes visitors on an historic journey of the area, and there’s a traditional local cinema too.

The town is famed for its local markets and has held a royal charter since 1204, bringing together locally

grown and reared food with provenance. The market usually operates four days a week and has a bustling, lively atmosphere, selling everything you could wish for and including meats, cheeses and vegetables, arts and crafts stalls, and even Yorkshire-made blankets - sourced from Yorkshire sheep obviously. To this day, the town hosts an annual ‘sheep day’ to recognise and celebrate its rich history and culture.

Skipton boasts one the most scenic and tranquil golf courses in the North of England, enjoying the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales backdrop.

The town has cricket, rugby and football teams and if you’re looking for extra-curricular activities, you’ll be spoilt for choice with several after-school clubs, as well as cubs and scouts. The village cricket teams meet at the recreation ground, and benefit from the recently refurbished sports pavilion. Additionally, there are many local clubs and societies, ranging from tennis, golf, fencing and bowling to dance and theatre.

SCENIC GOLF COURSE

MUSEUMS & ART GALLERIES

FAMILY DAYS OUT

CYCLING WITH FRIENDS

FRIENDLY CAFÉS AND BARS

PERFECTLY LOCATED the Gateway to the Dales

For enjoyable days out, the Yorkshire Dales boasts many opportunities for long walks, hill climbing, adventurous on and off-road cycling and running. There’s enjoyment for all levels of activity from the absolute beginner to adrenalin-fuelled junkies.

Sharp Haw Walk offers a ½ day gentle meander, whereas Upper Wharfedale captures the splendour of the Yorkshire Dales. Nearby Malham, Gargrave and Grassington are quintessential, Yorkshire villages with meandering streams and limestone dry walls.

Less than two miles away from Skipton, Raven Tree Top adventure is a high ropes course with zip lines, high wires, balance beams and suspended bridges –perfect for a day out.

Award-winning Thornton Hall Farm Country Park is close by and is a working farm with a packed series of events, deer park and play barn - something for all weathers!

Only 16 miles south of Skipton is Haworth and Brontë country, where you can discover the history of sisters Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë. The area surrounding Skipton boasts many stately homes and gardens, museums and visitor attractions.

The scenic Settle-Carlisle Railway line has run through Skipton since 1847. It takes in the superbly engineered and expertly crafted Ribblehead Viaduct and its award-winning visitor centre, as well as enjoying 14 tunnels and 20 viaducts and stopping at several lovely towns and cities along its 73-mile route. The railway also provides direct and frequent services further afield including Morecambe and Bradford. Both the A59 and A65 offer road links to Leeds, Harrogate and York, and beyond. Leeds Bradford airport is just 19 miles way. From days out to the working week, everything is within easy reach.

BUILDING THE FUTURE outstanding education

Skipton boasts a high level of educational establishments.

The local area offers a wide selection of Ofsted rated ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ schools. Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Skipton Greatwood Community Primary School are both judged as good by Ofsted. Water Street Community Primary School is judged as outstanding.

Both Skipton Girls’ High School and Ermysted’s Grammar School are secondary education providers that are rated as ‘well above average’.

Giggleswick School in Settle is classed as an excellent independent co-educational school for boarding and day pupils from 2 - 18 years of age and was ranked in the top 20 North of England schools in a Sunday Times report.

Skipton is well placed for many universities with esteemed local ones at Leeds, Manchester, Durham and Newcastle.

PRIDE IN EVERYTHING WE DO that s the Stonebridge promise ’

From choosing the right location, to the design of our homes, through to their construction, we are focused on excellence throughout. We only use quality materials and employ skilled tradespeople, with a real attention to detail - that’s part of the Stonebridge promise.

Inside each and every home we carefully consider every detail; right down to the small features that quite often make a big difference. For extra peace of mind, we offer a 2-year guarantee on all of our homes, as well as a 10-year warranty from Premier Guarantee.

Your kitchen is the heart of the home and our fully fitted kitchens include Bosch appliances as standard, with a fabulous choice of designer kitchen styles. Our bathrooms feature beautiful sanitary-ware from luxury brand Villeroy and Boch and showers from Hansgrohe that perfectly complement the Porcelanosa tiling.

Whilst we offer a high specification as standard, we do offer additional, bespoke finishing touches for those who wish to inject a little more of their own personality into their new home. Please ask a Sales Advisor for further information.

A SUPERB SPECIFICATION included as standard with a Stonebridge home easily be utilised as a home office to reflect the way many of us now live and work.

Once you step into a Stonebridge home, it’s immediately apparent that our houses are light and airy, reducing the need for artificial light.

Our hallways are welcoming with solid oak newel posts and handrails, complemented by contemporary white spindles. Sitting rooms are comfortable and offer the perfect place to relax and unwind after a busy day.

Designer kitchens won’t fail to impress, with both traditional and contemporary choices from the renowned Symphony Gallery range.

Many of our house types have a useful utility room, and either a dedicated study, or a bedroom that can

Bedrooms are sophisticated and designed to maximise space with room for fitted wardrobes (we offer an elegant range from Hammonds) that are available as an upgrade.

Most house types have either one or two en-suites.

And the outside won’t leave you disappointed either. French / bi-fold doors open out onto the rear, turfed, garden to bring the outside in. Our gardens offer privacy with boarded fencing, paved patio and pathways and all have an outdoor tap included as standard. We have thought of everything.

THE

HEART OF THE HOME...

should be as individual as you are

Cooking up a storm, chatting, entertaining and socialising, the kitchen is arguably the most important room in every home and where we spend much of our time.

Our kitchen designs incorporate high-quality materials including cabinets and worktops, they are professionally planned to be both functional yet stylish, and feature modern technology and fully integrated Bosch appliances as standard. In addition, glass splash backs, LED lighting and worktop up-stands complete that all important look to ensure your kitchen is as individual as you are.

Many of our house designs feature the coveted kitchen with dining space - often with a family area too - allowing you to enjoy the space around you with family and friends.

STANDARD SPECIFICATION INCLUDES:

• Individually designed layouts

• Laminate worktop and 100mm up-stand.

• Toughened safety backed glass splash-back

• Bosch integrated appliances throughout including:

- Double oven

- Choice of gas or electric hob

- Fridge / freezer (70/30)

- Cooker hood

- Dishwasher

• Inset 1.5 Blanco bowl sink with drainer and Hansgrohe chrome mixer tap

• Feature LED lighting to underside of wall units

• Recessed LED down-lights to kitchen area

• Chrome socket outlets and USB point above work surface

• Plinth lighting

A PLACE TO RELAX and start or end the day in style

At Stonebridge Homes we understand that your wet rooms need to be smart and sophisticated and our high specification is testament to that, exuding elegance with sanitary-ware from the luxurious Villeroy and Boch company. And the luxury doesn’t stop there. Porcelanosa tiles create a timeless look, with hues of neutrals and greys to choose from. And for those who want to add a splash of drama to these rooms, there are darker colours too.

Whether your tastes are contemporary or more traditional, luxury bathrooms are all about creating a space where you can truly relax and unwind at the end of a long day. But equally they should offer a place where you can get ready with ease when those busy mornings arrive.

STANDARD SPECIFICATION INCLUDES:

• Wall mounted basin and vanity unit with contemporary Hansgrohe single lever basin mixer

• Villeroy and Boch back-to-wall WC, soft-closing seat and cover, concealed cistern and chrome dual flush plate

• Villeroy and Boch bath with tiled bath panel

• Shower enclosure with glass sliding door (plot specific)

• Hansgrohe chrome thermostatic mixer, wall mounted shower riser rail and ceiling mounted drencher head (plot specific)

• Bath mixer tap with hair rinse hose pull out

• Shaver socket in en-suite(s)

• Chrome heated towel rail

• Recessed LED down-lights

• Porcelanosa wall tiling to selected areas

SUSTAINABILITY

we take our responsibilities seriously

There are so many reasons to consider investing in a new build property, not least for its reduced impact on the environment and its green credentials.

Due to the advanced build materials used, new build homes are much more thermally efficient and airtight. We fit modern, double glazed windows that are highly efficient in terms of insulation that reduces heat loss and saves on energy usage.

And it’s not just a positive effect on the environment that a new home affords. According to new-homes. co.uk, new build can have a positive impact on your finances too with an estimated yearly saving of £1,410 on a 4-bedroom new build home, when compared with the energy costs of £2,460 for a Victorian 4-bedroom detached home with some modern improvements.

In addition, we have worked with an energy consultant to assess and improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of the homes we build.

As a result, some houses at Spencer Grange will have their own solar panels as a minimum. Your Sales Advisor will be happy to discuss renewable technologies as relevant to each specific plot.

Stonebridge take climate change seriously. At Spencer Grange, all properties come with an electric vehicle charging point, at no extra cost. The charging point future proofs your home, and allows you to charge your car when it’s not in use, in the same way you would a mobile phone.

All of our homes are fitted with a security alarm, however to provide an even greater sense of security, and further enhance your energy efficiency, Stonebridge offer a smart thermostat as standard with the option to add on other elements including, CCTV.

In addition, all of our homes have 100% energy efficient lighting and dual flush toilets.

OUR HOUSE STYLES & DESIGNS... Phase 1 house types

MORNING RM / BED 4 3.61m x 3.56m 11’10” x 11’8”

UTILITY 2.16m x 2.48m 7’1” x 8’2”

STUDY 3.19m x 3.70m 10’6” x 12’2”

Second Floor

BEDROOM 2 3.08m x 3.28m 10’1” x 10’9”

BEDROOM 3 2.33m x 3.11m 7’8” x 10’2”

BATHROOM 2.33m x 2.54m 7’8” x 8’4”

Second Floor

First Floor

OUR HOUSE STYLES & DESIGNS...

BEDROOM 4 2.83m x 3.66m 9’3” x 12’0”

BEDROOM 5 2.76m x 2.92m 9’1” x 9’7”

BEDROOM 4 3.15m x 2.99m 10’4” x 9’10”

BATHROOM 2.24m x 2.00m 7’4” x 6’7”

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