One leading housebuilder has Huddersfield top of its places to call home with three developments currently located there.
Miller Homes has Holmebank Gardens at Honley, Hawksley Park near Linthwaite, and Woodsome View at Lepton all within a few miles of each other and each situated in locations that capitalise on the highlights of the area, happiness, hills and heritage.
Happiest place to live
Holmebank Gardens and Hawksley Park are situated close to Slaithwaite (pronounced by those in the know as ‘Slaw-it’) the happiest place to live in the UK in 2026.
Famed for being the real live set of ITV drama ‘Where the heart is’ its cobbled, hilly streets make it the perfect place for an afternoon wander.
But this Yorkshire cheer spreads far beyond Slaithwaite with a strong sense of community evident across the wider Huddersfield area.
Much of this sense of community centres around places to eat and drink and the area is awash with quality establishments, farm shops and boutique eateries.
Favourites include The Rusty Bull situated betwixt Holmebank Gardens and Hawksley Park and Harveys Bar and Kitchen near Lepton, not to mention the authentic Yorkshire pubs littered across the area, often serving local ales from the myriad of breweries around the region.
Hills galore
After all that talk of food and drink there’s nothing better than a stroll to burn a few calories and re-invigorate the soul.
Whether your home is nestled in the Colne Valley, or atop the rolling hills and moors of Yorkshire with views over the Northern Peak District, there seems to be hills every which way you turn.
With many a reservoir, nature reserve and canal towpath mere minutes away from all the new developments, residents in the area will be truly spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing somewhere to reconnect with nature and breathe in fresh, clean Yorkshire country air.
Heritage at its heart
For the homeowners who are more of a culture vulture, there’s plenty of heritage in the area to explore.
Close to the housebuilder’s Hawksley Park is Standedge Tunnel Visitor Centre, the longest canal tunnel in the UK built in 1811. Today it has been restored and visitors can take a boat ride through and enjoy walks along the canal towpath.
Huddersfield Town Centre has many architecturally appealing buildings, many of which were associated with the towns woollen manufacturing era in the 18 and 1900’s.
The charming village of Holmfirth is less than three miles from the homes at Holmebank Gardens and is famed as the TV set for ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ and home to the gallery of renowned Yorkshire artist, Ashley Jackson, who captures the rolling hills and spirit of the area.
For families who choose a Miller home in the Huddersfield area, there is a plethora of village and local schools as well as private school, Huddersfield Grammar.
To view homes available and current prices and offers at all three of Miller Homes’ Huddersfield based developments visit the housebuilder’s website.
