Home to an array of popular cities, rugged landscapes, and some fantastic amenities, South Yorkshire is a great location to buy a new home. Whether you want to make the most of its sporty heritage, capitalise on its many employment opportunities or just want to settle down amongst the countryside, Persimmon’s new builds allow you to enjoy the great quality of life that this county provides.
South Yorkshire consists of vibrant cities such as Doncaster and Sheffield as well as quaint towns like Wombwell and Rotherham. The region is well connected, with easy access within the county and beyond. You won’t struggle to find things to do - with cultural hubs dotted throughout, countless festivals and events and some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country. Buying a home with Persimmon will put you right at the heart of this exciting region.
Your new home in Barnsley is renowned for its rich industrial heritage and hospitality. Once a place of well developed hostelries serving weary 17th century travellers, through to an industrial hotbed for linen weaving, glassmaking and coal mining, it has built its prosperity on being hard working and friendly.
Today, the road links are a little more 21st century, with the M1 making trips to Sheffield and Leeds easy - though Manchester is still a meander over the Pennines on the A628. But, why travel from your new home, when you can enjoy a vibrant, highly family-friendly place to live, with great schools and streets lined with great shops, restaurants and bars, straight from your door? Enjoy walking, climbing, fell running or caving? The ruggedly beautiful Peak District National Park, is just a short drive away.
Doncaster started off as a town but was made a city in 2022, as a testament to its strong community spirit, history and the impact it has had on the country. If this doesn’t speak volumes about the location, then nothing will. Persimmon offers a number of new builds in Doncaster, placing you right at the heart of this up-and-coming city. From a variety of sporting events to historic markets and over 9,000 businesses to engage and work with, you’ll never be bored of living in this location.
There’s something for everyone here. With an ancient castle and stately homes, The Yorkshire Wildlife Park, museums and cycling trails, this city looks after its people. Numerous investments have been over the years, enhancing the lifestyles of those living there. We’re excited to offer you quality new builds in both this location and wider South Yorkshire.
Rotherham, to the north east of Sheffield, is a pleasantly leafy place to buy a new house. Walking out from your new build, you can enjoy Victorian parks and magnificent grade I listed buildings including the magnificent Rotherham Minster. The town's industrial past is on show too, with the former Templeborough steelworks, now the Magna Science Adventure Centre - the largest adventure museum in Europe, housed in a building that’s a third of a mile long and 150 feet high.
Buying a new home will give you access to a thriving arts scene, a host of leisure activities and events including fashion show Rotherham Rocks and Rotherham by the Sea, where Clifton Park is transformed into a beach. The greenbelt means that your home is encircled in green space for leisure and pleasure, with the Trans-Pennine trails, Rotherham Roundwalk and several golf courses all nearby.
Your new home in Wombwell is surrounded by scenic countryside and green spaces. Nearby attractions such as Wombwell Woods and the park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation, leisurely walks, cycling and picnics. The Peak District National Park with its wide open space, pretty villages, reservoirs and nature reserves is just a short drive away.
This town is ideally located within open green fields, in a triangle between the economic hubs of Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham. There are good transport links, with easy access to major roadways such as the A633 and A6195, connecting the town to nearby cities and towns – plus a train station for easy commutes. With a strong sense of community, residents often coming together for events, activities, and local initiatives, your new home in Wombwell offers all the benefits of rural living, with job opportunities, shopping and big nights out, right on your doorstep.
