Higher Raikes Residential Development – Skipton, North Yorkshire

Bowman Riley designed a multi-award-winning residential development, Higher Raikes, set in a picturesque semi-rural location on the edge of Skipton, yet within walking distance of the town centre.

Higher Raikes was celebrated as the ‘Best Large Development’ at the Yorkshire Residential Property Awards 2019 and the ‘Best New Development’ at the LABC Yorkshire (North, East & South) 2019 Building Excellence Awards.

The development features 45 three, four, and five-bedroom family homes, most of which are detached. Thirty percent of the properties are affordable homes, addressing the need for more housing in the Skipton area.

Each home is thoughtfully designed with spacious rooms tailored to modern family living. The high-specification homes are constructed from natural reclaimed stone and feature landscaped gardens, private driveways, and stone-built garages. Many properties also boast views of the surrounding hills and countryside.

Higher Raikes is designed to harmonise with the character of the local area, with a much lower density than typical new housing estates, creating an attractive gateway into Skipton.

The development preserves existing trees along the site boundaries and includes a public open space for a park and recreation area, as well as footpaths, enhancing both the aesthetic and community appeal of the site.

Images courtesy of RN Wooler & Co Ltd.