New Homes in Harrogate

New Homes in Harrogate FAQs 

• What is life like in Harrogate?

  A highly sought-after spot to call home, you can look forward to a wonderful way of life when you buy a new home in Harrogate. There’s plenty to look forward to when you buy a house through us too. Our money-saving offers are perfect for getting more out of your new home purchase, with incentives like our Movemaker scheme eliminating those costly estate agent fees for you.

• What is there to see and do in Harrogate?

   

  Harrogate is renowned for its historic spa waters, with local attractions including the Royal Pump Room Museum and the Tewit Well. Enjoy a soak at Turkish Baths Harrogate, before going for afternoon tea at one of the town’s famous tea rooms. Afterwards, you can go for a stroll around the Valley Gardens, visit the Crescent Gardens or let your dog loose at 200-acre parkland, the Stray. 

  
  

  Don’t miss the Mercer Art Gallery for a spot of culture, or the beautiful RHS Garden Harlow Carr for all things horticultural. Moving further away from the town centre reveals a whole host of natural beauty spots, including Almscliffe Crag, Nidd Gorge and the Plumpton Rocks. Lindley Wood Reservoir, Stainburn Forest, Staveley Nature Reserve and the sprawling Nidderdale are all close by too. 

   

• What is education like in Harrogate?

  Harrogate is a very family-friendly town, thanks to its excellent selection of schools. Top options for younger children include Western Primary School, St Robert’s Catholic Primary and Oatlands Infant School, which are all rated as outstanding by Ofsted. Harrogate Grammar School, St Aidan’s CofE, St John Fisher Catholic High and Springwell Harrogate are all outstanding secondaries serving the town. 

• What are transport links like in Harrogate?

  With the A1(M) motorway passing not far east of town, Harrogate can boast good transport links. Leeds and York are both around half an hour’s drive away in good traffic, while it’s the same journey time to reach these cities by train. As well as a central station in the heart of town, there are also several other stations on the outskirts of Harrogate, including Hornbeam Park, Starbeck and Pannal. 

• What is the property scene like in Harrogate?

  As such a desirable place to live, there’s a strong property market in Harrogate. Whether you want to buy an affordable apartment, a period terrace or a sprawling detached new build homes set into landscaped grounds, there’s plenty to pick from nearby. Perfect for modern living, you may also be able to afford a bigger house than you thought.