Recent Press Releases

Aspire Follow-up...

Paul Ellis, Managing Director of The Skelwith Group comments:

“With Sainsbury’s signing for the ground floor space and a number of high profile occupiers interested in the offices, we have decided to keep the apartments for corporate lets. ‘Aspire’ will be a self contained vibrant new business community and we expect it to boost the City Centre economy on this key gateway site.”

“The market for good quality corporate let apartments in York is booming and given the fantastic position, and mix of uses, of this development it was an easy decision to keep hold of the apartments rather than selling them individually."

“The Skelwith Group is uniquely positioned to do this as we have a successful track record in furnishing, letting and managing top end luxury apartments through specialist divisions of the Group. After extensive research the rental division of the company, Skelwith Property Management, believe we can achieve up to £550 per week for each flat. “

31st March 2008
Key City Centre site Aspire’s to a bright new future.

An eyesore city centre site will be turned into an ambitious mixed use development that will feature a new Sainsbury’s, luxury flats and much needed new office space.

The key site in Bootham will be transformed into a new development called ‘Aspire’ by York property company, The Skelwith Group.

Paul Ellis, The Skelwith Group’s Managing Director explained: “For many years this site has let both Bootham and indeed York City Centre down. We will revitalise it with a mix of uses and the quality of design that this location demands".

“The new flats will some of the finest in York with stunning views across the Minster and city walls and some innovative features such as...”

Work will start in xxx and completion is expected in xxx.

The ground floor will be a Sainsbury’s local shop, the second floor will be office space and the top two floors will comprise 12 apartments. The office space will total around 6,000 sq ft and will fill a strong demand for modern business space that is severely lacking in city centre locations in York currently.

ENDS

For more information please contact Ben Pilgrim on 0778 995 1781

Notes to Editors
The Skelwith Group is a York based full service property company dealing in residential and commercial developments throughout the UK.

£100m luxury hotel complex unveiled

York based developer The Skelwith Group has unveiled plans to build the biggest luxury hotel in the North of England.

The five-star Flaxby Country Club will include over 300 rooms, four helipads, three restaurants, luxury spa complex, bars and boutiques, set around a 27 hole golf course – nestling in nearly 300 acres of rolling North Yorkshire countryside.

Planning permission has been granted for the £100 million development and work will start later this year and is set for completion in 2011.
Located between Harrogate and York, The Flaxby Country club will offer unrivalled luxury with individual rooms being sold to investors, offering guaranteed returns for 8 years.

Paul Ellis, Managing Director of The Skelwith Group, comments: “This hotel and spa will be the North of England’s premier destination for business, leisure and all special occasions. It will boost the local and regional economy and be the last word in luxury travel experience. It will offer the facilities, opulence and service of a Park lane hotel, but be set in beautiful Yorkshire Countryside."

“Our investment concept will offer a one off opportunity to invest in five star luxury and be part of something unique and groundbreaking, whilst also financially being an exceptional deal. It’s strategically located, just off the A1 and only 30 minutes drive from Leeds.”

The complex will also feature conference facilities, nature trails throughout the grounds and a floodlit hour driving range.

Joanna Royle, Marketing Director, Yorkshire Tourist Board comments: "This development will be a landmark in Yorkshire's hospitality and leisure industry and will attract more visitors to the region. This kind of quality development is just what we need to ensure the tourist economy continues to thrive and we compete globally in the industry. We are very excited by the project and expect it to attract both businesstravellers and tourists from the UK and abroad."

Andy Tordoff, Head of Rural Renaissance and Tourism for Yorkshire Forward welcomes the Flaxby development: “Competing in an international business arena means we also need to step up to the plate with the highest international standards in our growing leisure and service industries to support this. As a 5* development, the Flaxby looks set to make a valued addition to the Yorkshire and Humber offer."

Returns for the hotel rooms are guaranteed at 7.5% for eight years. Prices for a standard hotel room start at around £90,000. This investment is also available to put into SIPPS to make it tax efficient. The Skelwith Group is setting up a SIPP vehicle for clients to use.

The development will create over 500 jobs at all levels for local people and is expected to boost the local and regional economy.

ENDS

For more information please contact Ben Pilgrim on 0778 995 1781

Notes to Editors
The Skelwith Group is a York based full service property company dealing in residential and commercial developments throughout the UK.

The Flaxby Country Club will include the following facilities:

303 Bedroom 5* Hotel
27 Hole Golf Course with Potential PGA Approved Tour Facilities
3 Restaurants
2 Bars
4 Helipads
Luxury Clubhouse & Bar
Spa facilities
Excellent Conference Facilities
450 Car Parking Spaces (Minimum)
24 Hour Golf Driving Range
Nature Trails Throughout the 283 Acre Estate

2nd March 2008
£25m development to put life back into former warehouse.

Yorkshire developer the Skelwith Group has unveiled its vision to transform a derelict warehouse on the edge of the city centre into a vibrant new community.

The £25 million development will see the retention of the existing Woolston warehouse building, on Tetley Street, and complemented by new development next to it. The masterplan includes around 250 new homes, boutiques and leisure facilities. Set around a central courtyard with a fountain, the development will also feature a designer urban garden.

Work has started on the first Phase of Woolston Warehouse with the project due for completion in xxx. The development has also caught the imagination of investors with over 70% of the first phase already sold off-plan.

Paul Ellis, The Skelwith Group’s Managing Director explained: “Our plans will maintain the strong architecture of the existing building and we will put life back into the area through new homes, shops and leisure facilities."

“This will help build on the extensive regeneration currently going on around the city and we expect this to act as a catalyst for further investment in the wider area.”

Leeds based Brewster Buy architects are working on the project.

ENDS

For more information please contact Ben Pilgrim on 0778 995 1781

Notes to Editors
The Skelwith Group is a York based full service property company dealing in residential and commercial developments throughout the UK.