International footballer praises “Premier League quality” West Yorkshire homes

Fraizer Campbell, the ex-England International footballer, was the guest of honour at the celebration of the success of Yorkshire Country Properties (YCP)’s acclaimed Knowle Grange residential development at Abbey Road, Shepley, near Huddersfield.

Campbell, who played for Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Huddersfield Town, Hull City and Sunderland, as well as representing England at different age levels, spoke about the “Premier League quality” of the prime Abbey Road development.

Other guests at the official launch of the Knowle Grange Customer Experience Hub included MP for Dewsbury, Mark Eastwood, and Coun John Taylor, deputy leader of the Conservatives on Kirklees Council and Shepley resident.

Phase 1 of the Shepley development comprises 31 stone-built houses, ranging from one bed to five beds, of which 19 have already been sold. Work has just started on site on Phase 2, comprising a further 52 homes, which are scheduled to be completed by July 2025.

A spokesperson for Yorkshire Country Properties, based in Huddersfield, commented: “We are tremendously proud of our Knowle Grange development in Shepley. Phase I has proved very popular, with more than half the houses sold already and with strong interest in the remaining 14.

“The Shepley development is a fantastic showcase for Yorkshire Country Properties. We are very conscious of building homes with both character and individuality, which blend in seamlessly with their immediate surroundings. Traditional stone exteriors, combined with contemporary interiors and stunning views, make our properties highly prized and unique.”

Fraizer Campbell enthused: “The show house at Knowle Grange is wonderful. It’s clean, with spacious rooms and it’s well-presented. I love the stonework outside, Yorkshire stone, and it just has a real feelgood factor to it. Yes, I could see myself living here, I have three young children and a dog. There is ample space. It is a beautiful home.

“I would suggest anyone to come and have a look around the show home yourself and just experience it. If you are not great at envisaging stuff it would be good for you to come and have a look.

“My favourite room was the one at the top of the house, the cinema room; a big TV, big couch, a hideaway. If the kids are going mad, you could just sneak off upstairs with a small glass of wine and ignore everyone else.”

Mark Eastwood MP added: “This superb development is exactly what this area needs. It combines starter homes, enabling young people to climb on to the property ladder, sustainability and real character and quality. Yorkshire Country Properties should be congratulated on what they have achieved.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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