Homes at The Moorings
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The Moorings, our award-winning development
Our new collection of two, three and four bedroom homes at The Moorings are specially designed to bring you contemporary living in a delightful canal side setting, a perfect location to relax and watch the boats go by. This idyllic development overlooking the Aire and Calder Navigation is just a stroll away from Woodlesford’s many amenities, including shops, supermarket, pharmacy, post office, railway station and primary school. The park in the village enjoys a children’s play area and a football pitch and nearby, Rothwell Country Park is a popular open green space with ponds and meadows to enjoy and it is home to a wide array of wildlife.
Handpick your new home at The Moorings
The homes at The Moorings have been designed with modern living in mind, where generous lightfilled spaces provide flexible rooms for living and entertaining, or even working from home. Each home has been crafted and considered with you in mind. Classic style meets contemporary clean lines to create the perfect setting suited to your lifestyle, with quality in every detail.
Congratulations! Another quality recognition award!
Chartford Homes is the proud recipient of a SECOND Premier Guarantee Quality Recognition Award (QRA), part of their prestigious Excellence Awards programme, which has been awarded for outstanding quality throughout The Moorings site. The Quality Recognition Awards are an initiative by Premier Guarantee which looks to recognise, celebrate and commend consistent quality in construction each month. Focusing on the standards of site management and workmanship – as well as considering health and safety, site tidiness and cooperation – the QRA has recognised the hard work, dedication and outstanding workmanship that has gone into The Moorings so far.
Well done to the Contracts Manager Chris Morris, Geoff Quinn and Lewis Morris the Site Managers, and the Assistant Site Manager Oliver Marshall.

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Schools
Woodlesford Primary School describes itself as a successful and happy school with a fun, happy and vibrant atmosphere where children thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment. Nearby, Oulton Primary School, says its enthusiasm for learning is encouraged through an exciting and relevant curriculum. For children aged 11 to 16 the nearby secondary schools are Oulton Academy and Rodillian Academy. Brigshaw High School, secondary school and sixth form is located in the village of Allerton Bywater.
Food & drink
The village is home to a number of traditional pubs where locals and visitors alike can unwind and enjoy a pint of locally brewed ale or a refreshing drink, including Midland Hotel, Two Pointers and The Old Masons. Woodlesford also offers delightful cafes such as Midland Coffee Shop where you can enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee and indulge in homemade treats.
Transport
Woodlesford has excellent transport links, with its own railway station, providing frequent train services to Leeds, Wakefield, and other nearby towns, making the location perfect for commuters and those who wish to travel to further areas of the region. In addition, Woodlesford is well-connected by road, with easy access to major motorways such as the M1 and M62, allowing for straightforward travel by car.
Outdoors
Woodlesford is situated in a picturesque setting surrounded by nature. The village is located alongside the Aire and Calder Navigation, offering beautiful canal-side walks, scenic views, and opportunities for boating and fishing at Lemonroyd Marina. Woodlesford is also close to severa parks and green spaces, such as Oulton Park, St. Aidan's Nature Park and Rothwell Country Park, providing a plethora of amazing opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation.
Living in Woodlesford
Woodlesford is a picturesque suburban village, located just 6 miles from Leeds and 9 miles from Wakefield city centre. Ideally placed for commuting, Woodlesford is conveniently placed for the M1, M62 and A1(M) motorways linking you to the North, South, East and West of the country. The benefit of schools, local amenities and the many opportunities for walking, cycling and generally enjoying the outdoors make it a desirable place to live for families. Woodlesford Lock is a popular choice to enjoy country walks, it is also the start of the route for pleasure boats going to the vibrant waterfront area in Leeds.
For shopping, there is a fantastic array of options in Leeds and Wakefield city centres and just 10 minutes by car is The Springs, a vibrant new retail and leisure destination which as well as shops includes a cinema, a gym and eateries. White Rose Shopping Centre is also a short drive away as is Junction 32 Shopping Outlet and Xscape Yorkshire which has fun-fuelled activities.
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