At our Bishop’s Glade development, in the cathedral city of Ripon, we have planted 1,100 trees to enhance the existing woodland at its boundary, making it the ideal place for people to settle down and enjoy a peaceful and green rural lifestyle.
But the growing woodland comes with a secret benefit: living near woodland markedly reduces the risk of developing behavioural and emotional problems, boosts mood and improves overall respiratory health. (1,2,3)
And the benefits don’t stop there. People living near woodland areas are also less likely to be inactive, obese, or dependent on anti-depressants.
Furthermore, trees contribute a great deal towards reducing the levels of air pollution and make the environment cleaner overall. There’s nothing quite like a breath of fresh air, and the more trees and woodland nearby, the cleaner the air you breathe.
Other studies have shown that just four days immersed in natural surroundings improves the attention-span of both children and adults, while also improving performance in creative problem-solving tasks. When struggling with a conundrum at work or school, a stroll through green woodland might be all that’s needed to refresh your mind.(4)
Bishop’s Glade is well situated for enjoying a stroll with the family, taking the dog for a walk, or basking in some much-needed peace and quiet alone. As well as the woodland, Bishop’s Glade has easy access to nearby fields and meadows. Right from the doorstep you can amble along scenic, quaint trails through the open air, before entering the tranquillity of a quiet, sunny glade.
Alison Taylor-Shaw, Sales and Marketing Director for Harron Homes, said: “We pride ourselves on gorgeous, handpicked locations so that residents get the best of both worlds between city amenities and countryside tranquillity. It’s wonderful to see research backing up our suspicions that countryside living has many benefits, and we’re sure the current residents of Bishop’s Glade would agree.
“We’ve seen huge popularity at this development, with 80% of houses there already sold now; with the increased interest in rural, green surroundings, we expect to see the remaining houses sell very quickly.”
A number of four- and five-bedroom homes are available to purchase at our Bishop’s Glade development, where prices start from £382,995. Our development is located at Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2TP; our sales team can be contacted on 01765 804103 or via the webchat on the Harron website for more information.
To find out more about the development, go to https://www.harronhomes.com/find-a-home/north-yorkshire/bishops-glade/.
(1)https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/226853/living-near-woodlands-good-children-young/