Keep updated
Stay up to date with the latest stories, project updates and announcements from across our developments.
From the careful restoration of iconic historic buildings and the fascinating discoveries uncovered during their transformation, to the launch of new developments and the milestones that shape our future, this is where we share our journey.
A Private Collection of Homes in a Truly Idyllic Setting
Construction at The Retreat is progressing well and demand has been extremely strong, with almost all properties now reserved…
Heritage Living Reimagined in a Prime Location
Our Phase I newly built homes and the two large main heritage conversions are now fully sold and occupied…
Honouring The Past, Shaping The Future
We hosted creative workshops that gave new life to the voices of three 19th-century patients whose words have echoed across time…
Yorkshire Philosophical Society Lecture
Yorkshire Philosophical Society (YPS) joined us to listen to a lecture called Building The Retreat: the first 60 years (1794-1854)…
From York Unlocked to 120 Heritage Homes
Over 850 visitors joined us at The Retreat for York Unlocked. Register for an Exclusive October VIP Preview…
Welcoming Historic England to The Retreat
We welcomed representatives from Historic England to The Retreat in York. A special occasion that allowed us to reflect on our rich history…
From hidden features and historical artefacts to extraordinary stories from the past, our projects continue to reveal fascinating discoveries that connect us with the people and places that came before us.
Ditchingham Maltings & the Wall of Friendship Book
We love heritage buildings – and love that other’s share our passion for their history and character…
bricks
Surviving a massive fire in 1999 the 47 bricks from the ‘Wall of friendship’ were saved before the demolition of that part of the building and are now on display at Flixton…
Time Capsule Update
The glass time capsule, found in the foundation stone at our Wharfedale Park development at Otley has been re-filled and re-buried on site…








