Moving to Yorkshire
Discussion
Mrs G and my good self have put the house on the market and aim to make the next move one to God's own county.
We have a ton of family spread out throughput the county so our geographic requirements are anywhere that's up to an hour from Leeds.
We're ideally looking for a nice villlage where we can walk to a local pub (and ideally local shops) and be about 10-15 mins from nice restaurants as that's our main vice.
Would be great if it had a supermarket and gym within 20 mins but that's not crucial.
We've heard that Horsforth is lovely but wondered if anyone had some good suggestions for us to investigate.
Thanks
Gary
We have a ton of family spread out throughput the county so our geographic requirements are anywhere that's up to an hour from Leeds.
We're ideally looking for a nice villlage where we can walk to a local pub (and ideally local shops) and be about 10-15 mins from nice restaurants as that's our main vice.
Would be great if it had a supermarket and gym within 20 mins but that's not crucial.
We've heard that Horsforth is lovely but wondered if anyone had some good suggestions for us to investigate.
Thanks
Gary
Just to clarify a few points.
There is no commuting to Leeds - we just want to be within an hour for any major shopping and also a lot of the family are within 30 mins of Leeds so it's a marker to make sure we're not too far from everyone.
Property wise, we would ideally love to find a plot to build our own (we did this with our previous home) but the main requirement is a lovely mature private garden. Ideally a quarter to half an acre.
It's only the two of us so we could get by with two beds but ideally we want three. We're totally open minded in the type of property - barn, cottage, bungalow - as location and garden are key and we can always modify what we buy.
Budget if flexible - we could go up to around £600k ish but ideally want to stay around £500k if possible.
Hope that helps.
There is no commuting to Leeds - we just want to be within an hour for any major shopping and also a lot of the family are within 30 mins of Leeds so it's a marker to make sure we're not too far from everyone.
Property wise, we would ideally love to find a plot to build our own (we did this with our previous home) but the main requirement is a lovely mature private garden. Ideally a quarter to half an acre.
It's only the two of us so we could get by with two beds but ideally we want three. We're totally open minded in the type of property - barn, cottage, bungalow - as location and garden are key and we can always modify what we buy.
Budget if flexible - we could go up to around £600k ish but ideally want to stay around £500k if possible.
Hope that helps.
hyphen said:
Perhaps look to be near Harrogate rather than Leeds, as that would be within 1 hour of Leeds anyway. That way you could use Harrogate, which I think is a 'well to do' area, as your main Sunday morning brunch/gym/supermarket/eating out/shopping destination and then Leeds only as required along with York.
If you are an active person, then may be an idea to base yourself close to the main roads into the Yorkshire Dales/Lakes so easily accessible with minimal traffic .
As said ilkley is a well known area, and ilkley moors are good for a walk (assume its all grown back since the fire).
Suppose it depends on how often you want to see your family though, if you want to see them a lot, then maybe better to circle a map of a perimeter X miles away and stick to that, as bi-weekly hour long drives will be a pain.
Great advice thanks. Harrogate is definitely an area we will consider. Mrs G is from Yorkshire but left over 30 years ago so she's knowledgeable on the big places, not the villages. We love the outdoors and are active so your ideas all make sense.If you are an active person, then may be an idea to base yourself close to the main roads into the Yorkshire Dales/Lakes so easily accessible with minimal traffic .
As said ilkley is a well known area, and ilkley moors are good for a walk (assume its all grown back since the fire).
Suppose it depends on how often you want to see your family though, if you want to see them a lot, then maybe better to circle a map of a perimeter X miles away and stick to that, as bi-weekly hour long drives will be a pain.
Edited by hyphen on Thursday 3rd August 12:52
My parents will move close by once we've settled and they are the ones we want to be close enough to see on a weekly basis. The rest of the family will be more a case of every few months so our location is very flexible.
Cheers to everybody that has posted so far. We're up in Castleford for a party later this month so will spend a few days getting to know some of the areas we know a little more and the others for the first time.
House only goes on the market today once the RightMove listing goes live so we've not got any time pressures ......yet.
House only goes on the market today once the RightMove listing goes live so we've not got any time pressures ......yet.
Shnozz said:
Don't judge it based on Castleford.
With a generous budget for Yorkshire, I would say Ilkley would tick your boxes (or surrounding Wharfedale towns - Addingham, Burley in Wharfedale, Menston). Guiseley is not quite as idyllic IMO. Addingham aside, those places also have a useful good rail service into Leeds for shops and restaurants for a change of scene or a better choice of an evening.
Horsforth is on the edge of Leeds itself so more boxed in and less village like. Nice place, but if you don't need to be affixed to the city then I think you might be better elsewhere.
North of the city then Wetherby is a good shout. Some nice villages between Wetherby and Leeds too so worth a drive at least along that route. Shadwell etc all pleasant.
York way again some nice places and a lot of open areas where you might find more chance of a build your own remote plot at reasonable money. Prices around York can be remarkably reasonable in certain pockets.
Oh I've been to Castleford a few times as Mrs Gs aunt lives there; I know it's not necessarily representative of what Yorkshire has to offer With a generous budget for Yorkshire, I would say Ilkley would tick your boxes (or surrounding Wharfedale towns - Addingham, Burley in Wharfedale, Menston). Guiseley is not quite as idyllic IMO. Addingham aside, those places also have a useful good rail service into Leeds for shops and restaurants for a change of scene or a better choice of an evening.
Horsforth is on the edge of Leeds itself so more boxed in and less village like. Nice place, but if you don't need to be affixed to the city then I think you might be better elsewhere.
North of the city then Wetherby is a good shout. Some nice villages between Wetherby and Leeds too so worth a drive at least along that route. Shadwell etc all pleasant.
York way again some nice places and a lot of open areas where you might find more chance of a build your own remote plot at reasonable money. Prices around York can be remarkably reasonable in certain pockets.
Thanks for all the other ideas, it looks like we'll have a great selection of places to investigate when we're up there.
Edited to add: Mrs G has already taught me 'On Ilkla Moor bar t'at' - it's a sign!
Shnozz said:
I had to learn all that too as I am from Hampshire. Moved to Yorkshire about 8 years ago after a few years in the Midlands.
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Just a quick update.
We spent last week travelling around the county. There are loads of wonderful places but we developed a very quick affinity with Skipton and Ilkley and the surrounding villages.
Will be spending more time up there before we sell to be even clearer but that area feels good to us.
Thanks for all the suggestions
We spent last week travelling around the county. There are loads of wonderful places but we developed a very quick affinity with Skipton and Ilkley and the surrounding villages.
Will be spending more time up there before we sell to be even clearer but that area feels good to us.
Thanks for all the suggestions
Mark Benson said:
If you do go remote remember that up t'Dales in winter can be harsh.
I come from upper Wensleydale but when we we able to move back up here I chose to be closer to the A1 and lower down the Dales than where I grew up.
Looks stunning in summer but can be pretty bleak on a wet and windy November day, and then when the snow comes......
Cheers! I am aware of the potential harsh winters I come from upper Wensleydale but when we we able to move back up here I chose to be closer to the A1 and lower down the Dales than where I grew up.
Looks stunning in summer but can be pretty bleak on a wet and windy November day, and then when the snow comes......
dave_s13 said:
If your family are Castleford way then living somewhere like addingham is a right ball ache to get to, there's no easy route really.
My dad lives in addingham and we're in LS26 and it's not a journey I enjoy, at all.
Wetherby and surrounding is much easier as you're straight on the A1/M1.
It's a difficult choice really. With your budget you actually have too much choice, which makes it harder.
No family in Castleford!My dad lives in addingham and we're in LS26 and it's not a journey I enjoy, at all.
Wetherby and surrounding is much easier as you're straight on the A1/M1.
It's a difficult choice really. With your budget you actually have too much choice, which makes it harder.
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