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    Harron apprentice fulfilling ambitions

    February 11, 2021 Posted in: News Posts
    To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2021, Jacob Mortimer reflects on his time with Harron Homes as he comes to the end of his Technical Apprenticeship. The 20 year old from Huddersfield finished his college course in 3D Design and Applied Science in 2018 and immediately started looking into apprenticeships. He said, “After college I didn’t fancy further formal education and felt an apprenticeship would be an ideal way of progressing my career while continuing to learn in a more hands-on environment. “As a kid, I always loved drawing and figuring out how things work so Harron’s Technical Apprentice position sounded...Read more

    Meet the site manager building his career with Harron Homes

    February 9, 2021 Posted in: News Posts
    Yorkshire housebuilder Harron Homes has welcomed Matt Bradwell, 31, to its Highfield Manor development in Fixby as Site Manager. Matt, from Chesterfield, is well established in the construction industry having started as an apprentice bricklayer at the age of 16. He joined Harron five years ago, following a former colleague who recommended the company and from there he progressed to a Site Manager role at Amberwood Chase in Dewsbury. “I was offered an Assistant Site Manager position at my previous company when I was 22, and while it was great to have that potential recognised in me, I’m glad I...Read more

    Harron Homes shares how to get that showhome chic

    January 25, 2021 Posted in: News Posts
    Now the Christmas decorations are down, there’s no better time to freshen up your home. Abbie Lockett, Design Sales Consultant at inter experts Designer Contracts, shares how she created that enviable new home look at Harron’s Foresters View showhomes in Crich. Take a look at the stylish four-bedroom Salcombe showhome through Harron’s virtual tour, found here [https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=hnKjjYEtui4]. Here are Abbie’s tips to recreate the look: A neutral and soft colour scheme – Using pale tones like creams and champagne always conveys luxury and creates a timeless pallete to work from. Coordinate your finishes - Champagne tones with elements of silver...Read more

    Make space for that work-life balance

    January 22, 2021 Posted in: News Posts
    Buyers looking for the ideal place to work from home need look no further than Harron Homes’ developments. Popular advice for successfully working from home is to find a designated work space you can leave at the end of the day – easy with Harron’s thoughtfully designed homes, especially the Dunstanburgh which boasts a separate study upstairs as well as five spacious bedrooms. This gorgeous, detached property, features a light and airy living room complete with a characterful bay window, and a dining room that opens to the private rear garden through French doors. The stylish kitchen, which doubles as...Read more

    Luxurious showhomes opened in Fixby

    January 15, 2021 Posted in: News Posts
    Harron Homes revealed the stunning four-bedroom Warkworth and Nidderdale showhomes at its Highfield Manor development in Fixby on Saturday, 9th January, perfect for anyone intending to make a move in 2021. Jackie Summerfield of Showbusiness Interiors gives some insight into the luxury visitors can expect to encounter. Jackie said, “Both showhomes promote a stylish and luxury lifestyle aimed at professional families who appreciate quality products and contemporary interior design. “The Warkworth exudes a timeless glamour with an executive and upmarket feel using a current interior design trend of a colour palette full of light and bright neutrals. We adapted Dulux...Read more

    Housebuilder helps Nottinghamshire hedgehogs

    January 12, 2021 Posted in: News Posts
    As part of Harron Homes’ ongoing commitment to wildlife at its developments, the housebuilder has donated £200 to Retford hedgehog sanctuary, 7th Heaven Hedgehog Rescue. One of the hedgehogs being looked after by Sue at 7th Heaven Sanctuary, Retford. The donation will ensure sick and injured hedgehogs in the Retford area are continued to be well cared for by Sue Smith, a carer for the British Hedgehog Preservation Society who runs the rescue from her back garden. Harron Homes has a selection of stunning four and five bedroom homes for sale at its Retford development, The Brambles, located on London...Read more

    Harron Homes perfectly located to work from home in Harrogate

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    Buyers looking for the ideal place to work from home should look no further than Harron Homes’ Kings Croft development in Killinghall, on the edge of Harrogate which has recently been named the best place from which to work from home by Uswitch. Thanks to superfast 60Mbps broadband, huge amounts of green space, low crime rates and good schools, the Yorkshire spa town tops the list as the UK’s ideal remote working location. Cities rank poorly on the Index, with Birmingham coming 82nd, London in 88th place, and Manchester 100th. As more house hunters look away from hectic city life, the...Read more

    Howden students take over Harron Homes advertising

    January 8, 2021 Posted in: News Posts
    Yorkshire housebuilder, Harron Homes, teamed up with Howden Junior School to create some unique press advertisements for its nearby York Vale Gardens development. The year six students submitted some fantastic artwork, but Oliver Walker, age 11, won an £100 voucher and saw his design come to life in the Selby and Goole Times. Lee Hill, Headteacher at Howden Junior School said, “It was great working with Harron Homes on this project. We’re proud of all our students for the effort they put into designing these advertisements.” Alison Taylor-Shaw, Marketing and Sales Director for Harron Homes Yorkshire said, “It was lovely...Read more

    Christmas comes early for children in Huddersfield

    December 23, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    Housebuilder Harron Homes has donated goody bags to Lindley Out of School Club, who have a site in Birchencliffe close to Harron’s Oaklands Heath development. Containing an assortment of goodies from activity books to footballs, the bags are bound to keep the children entertained over the Christmas holidays while facilities in the local area remain closed. Oaklands Heath is a sought-after collection of four and five-bedroom homes located within the charming Yorkshire village, which benefits from excellent transport links and is surrounded by breath-taking countryside. Alongside its work on the development Harron has contributed more than half a million pounds...Read more

    Harron Homes partners with SongBird Survival: Make your garden robin friendly this Christmas!

    December 20, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    Luxury housebuilder Harron Homes has partnered with charity SongBird Survival for National Robin Day, which is on the 21st December. In an ongoing commitment to protecting local wildlife, Harron Homes has made a donation to the charity, and has worked with an expert to ascertain the best way for homeowners to attract robins to their gardens this festive period. Georgina Bradley from SongBird Survival has shared her top tips for attracting robins with Harron Homes. She says: “Like all birds and other wildlife, robins need food, water and safety, and a suitable place to nest in the spring. “The best...Read more