Five new homes in Harrogate are the most energy efficient properties ever developed by North Yorkshire Council, the local authority said today.
The three houses and two flats, which have been built on the site of a former car park in Dene Park, in the Woodfield area of Bilton, have air source heat pumps, solar panels, triple glazing and insulation.
The homes, which were developed for £1 million as part of a council scheme to turn redundant land into social housing, will be let to local people.
The scheme sees the council in-house development team obtain unused land, dilapidated garages and anti-social behaviour hotspots, then build properties and let them as social housing.
The Harrogate homes are the latest in more than 50 to be built on in the former Harrogate and Craven district areas over the last eight years.
The largest house will produce 0.3 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, compared to an average home creating six tonnes.
Cllr Simon Myers, the council’s Conservative executive member for housing, said:
“This scheme is delivering new social rented affordable homes which make a big difference to the lives and well-being of local families. It is a scheme that has been running in Harrogate and Craven for many years and we hope to expand it across the county.
“Added to that these new homes in Harrogate are the most energy efficient we have developed, reducing fuel and lighting costs for the tenants, making them truly affordable homes.”
Cllr Simon Myers (centre) outside the new Harrogate homes with the council’s assistant director of housing, Andrew Rowe (left) and corporate director for community development, Nic Harne.
Kirsty Birbeck, manager for provider management at government housing agency Homes England, which contributed a £225,000 grant, said:
“As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, increasing the supply of quality affordable homes remains one of our key objectives and we are committed to supporting ambitious housebuilders of all sizes to build those homes and communities.
“This investment through the affordable homes programme does just that, enabling North Yorkshire Council to build five much needed new homes the people of Harrogate can be proud of.”
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Luxury new-build bungalows go on the market in picturesque village of Rainton
This article is sponsored by Linley & Simpson.
An exclusive new development of luxury four-bedroom bungalows has gone on the market in the picturesque village of Rainton.
Boasting a cricket club, green and pub, the idyllic rural setting provides the perfect location for Grange Farm.
As village locations remain in huge demand, one property has already been sold.
However, there are two spacious detached homes with double garages remaining, with prices starting from £630,000.
They have been built by Harrogate-based independent developers JWK Developments Ltd.
Plot 1 at Grange Farm Barns, Rainton.
Lucy Collinge, new homes marketing executive at Linley & Simpson, the agent selling the properties, said:
“It is unusual for a development of bungalows to come to the market – particularly as new builds.
“These properties are around 1,800 sq ft. However, they are really energy efficient as they are fitted with air source heat pumps and underfloor heating.
“The specification is high quality with stunning contemporary open-plan fitted kitchens, french doors opening to a private garden and patio and tiled bathrooms and ensuites. There is also a feature oak handrail in the hallway.”
The homes boast a carefully considered layout, with living and sleeping accommodation shared on the ground floor, as well as featuring a principal bedroom to the first floor in a dormer bungalow style.
A bathroom at a similar development in Alne, near Easingwold, by JWK Developments.
A separate sitting room and optional study or snug allows for a second reception room, ensuring that these homes provide for versatile living accommodation.
The ground floor also provides a utility room, cloakroom WC, house bathroom, two further double bedrooms and a single fourth bedroom/study.
Ms Collinge said:
“They also feature large landscaped gardens, which have been planted with crabapple trees and are really pretty. They are very much in-keeping with the village landscape.”
Rainton is a quintessentially English village, nestled between Ripon and Thirsk.
It is close to the junction of the A1 and A168, providing the commuter with options when travelling by car. Central Harrogate and York are 16 and 25 miles to the south respectively and Leeds is 38 miles away.
A kitchen at a similar development in Alne, near Easingwold, by JWK Developments.
For longer journeys, the nearest train station is Thirsk which is just seven miles away. From here, it is possible to catch direct trains to Leeds, London, Manchester Airport, Sunderland and York.
Ms Collinge added:
“Rainton has got a lovely village green and a maypole and it certainly looks the part.
“You’ve also got great transport links on the doorstop giving seclusion without remoteness.
“Rainton really is a stunning village in a fabulous location – the perfect place to buy a new home.”
James Knight, director of JWK Developments, said:
“Grange Farm is a truly unique development and the importance of an energy efficient and sustainable home has been recognised.
“From Mitsubishi air source heat pumps, underfloor heating to the ground floor and electric vehicle charging points, this offers buyers luxury eco-friendly living.”