First Three Homes Complete on Prestigious Helmsley Housing Development

First three homes complete on prestigious Helmsley housing development

- Wharfedale Home’s Swanland Park welcomes first new homeowners

- Members of Helmsley in Business provide welcome hampers for the newest members of the local community

The first three homes on a high quality new development in the North Yorkshire town of Helmsley have been handed over to their new owners.

Wharfedale Homes began building work on Swanland Park in February, and the first three homeowners were given their keys this week. A further 12 properties in Phase One of the build will complete over the next few months.

Members of the local Helmsley in Business group welcomed the new homeowners to the community by providing hampers full of local produce, free passes to local attractions, and vouchers to spend at businesses in the town.

Wharfedale Homes has also agreed to extend a partnership with the Helmsley in Business group for a further two years. The developer funds the annual printing and distribution of 75,000 brochures to attract visitors to the area, and takes an active role within the group, which looks to support business members and projects and events for residents to ensure the town continues to thrive.

Building Swanland Park in three stages, there will eventually be 60 homes on the development, which are designed to blend sympathetically with their surroundings, whilst offering modern internal living space. Phases two and three of the development will include six two-bedroom properties for sale at a discounted price to local people and there will also be one and two-bedroom properties available to rent to the local community.

Wharfedale Homes Director Chris Patmore said: “Swanland Park is the result of eight years of planning and careful design. I’m now extremely happy to see the first homes come to life. I’m even more excited to welcome our first new homeowner while stood alongside the local residents and Helmsley in Business members who have kindly provided gifts to invite these new people into their wonderful community."

Caroline Frank, member of Helmsley in Business and co-owner of Libby Butler Jewellers, said: “It’s wonderful to be meeting the first new members to our community, and we were keen to show them a warm Helmsley welcome! Thank you to all the very generous local businesses who provided so many wonderful things to help them get to know the town better. The new properties look fantastic, and we’re sure the purchasers are going to enjoy living in Britain’s Best Market Town!

“We’d also like to thank Wharfedale Homes for its sponsorship of our leaflet for the next two years – it makes a huge difference to have their support not just financially but with their great community involvement too. Helmsley is growing both in terms of more homes and residents and more visitors each year and Helmsley in Business wants to see the town flourish in the future for all. By Managing the local economy and working in partnership with local authorities and Wharfedale Homes we hope to find a happy balance for residents, businesses and visitors.”

The next release of properties for sale on Swanland Park will be in the new year, and with an extensive waiting list, interested parties are advised to register their interest now. More information can be found by either visiting the onsite Information Centre (open Thursday to Monday 11am to 4pm) or calling the Sales team on 07388 388149 or 07388 388147.

For more information about what’s going on in Helmsley go to the website or follow the town on Twitter @VisitHelmsley

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Photo caption: Wharfedale Homes and Helmsley in Business (HiB) hand over hampers of local produce to new homeowners Edwin and Kathleen Vasey. Left to Right - Chris Patmore, Wharfedale Homes, Carolyn Frank, HiB, Edwin and Kathleen Vasey, new homeowners, Chris Lazenby, HiB, Sue Hayhurst and Bev Nicholson, Wharfedale Homes

Notes to editors

Helmsley in Business is a group of 60 businesses working together to ensure the continuing success of the North Yorkshire town of Helmsley. Members include: Auntie Anne’s Bakery; Bay Clinic; Bella di Notte; Bisca; Black Swan Hotel; Bondgate Antiques; Browns of Helmsley; Castle Stores; Carters Country Wear; Celebrate Country Cake Design; Claridges; Cliff Stud; Costcutter; Crema Coffee Shop; Duncombe Sawmill; Duncombe Park Gift Shop; Duncombe Park Estate; Elijah Todd; English Heritage; Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa; Helmsley Art Centre; Helmsley Brewery; Helmsley Community Library; Helmsley Galleries; Helmsley Garden Cottage; Helmsley Outdoors; Helmsley Town Hall; Helmsley Traditional Sweet Shop; Helmsley Walled Garden; Helmsley Wines; Honeysuckle Cottage; Hunters of Helmsley; JEB taxis; KVA Planning; Lazenby Visuals and Framing; Libby Butler Jewellers; Marleys Butchers; Matt Hillier Photography; National Centre for Birds of Prey; North York Moors National Park; Pennita Fashions; Porters Coffee Shop; RED taxis; Room for Antiques; Saltbox Gallery; Scotts of Helmsley Fish and Chip Shop; Snooty Fox; The Feathers; The Stick Man; Think Fresh; Thomas of Helmsley; Tulchan; Veneto; Vinehouse Café; Viva Hair; Westway Cottage and white Rose Gifts.

Helmsley is a beautiful market town in the Ryedale District of North Yorkshire, with something to offer everyone - and a great place to explore the North York Moors National Park. It is popular with tourists for its characterful Market Place, historic architecture, the wide range of quality independent shops, and the excellent selection of accommodation, pubs, cafes and restaurants, many of which are award-winning. There are also plenty of interesting activities and attractions available on the doorstep including The National Centre for Birds of Prey, Helmsley Castle, Rievaulx Abbey and The Walled Gardens. Helmsley also marks the start of the Cleveland Way, which is popular with walkers and loops round the National Park to end up at the coast near Filey.

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