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Persimmon Homes - Germany Beck, YO19

Development info

• Site plan

Just south of York city centre, our Germany Beck development in Fulford is in an enviable location. The historic village of Fulford is a sought-after location and has fantastic commuter links to York city centre. Situated just off the A19 you'll be able to enjoy easy access to all local major roads (A64, A1) and also be in a great position for travelling to the East Coast holiday resort areas such as Bridlington, Whitby and Scarborough.

Living at Germany Beck will mean that you really can have the best of both worlds as you can enjoy a peaceful, yet thriving village location and yet be minutes away from a bustling urban centre. The walled city of York is world-renowned as being one of the UK's most beautiful destinations and it's easy to see why with its historic architecture and cultural places of interest.

Leisure

York is an historic cathedral and university city with all the character that brings. It has ancient city walls, a fabulous cathedral and the winding streets in the old centre are full of independent shops, boutiques and cafes. Easy access to York's city centre means that you will be able to enjoy the theatre, opera, museums, live music and much more. There are plenty of other leisure opportunities too, and the retail parks nearby are home to restaurants and family entertainment activities, such as gyms, bowling and cinemas.

Education

Schools in the immediate area include St Oswald's Primary School and Fulford School, a Mathematics and Computing College.

Shopping

There's a good selection of shops in Fulford and the major shopping centre of York city is within 2 miles. Even closer is the McArthurGlen Designer Shopping Outlet, with over 120 stores.

Transport

The A19 is an easy link by road to York city centre. Leeds, Harrogate and the coast can be reached via the A64 and A1M. Numerous bus routes around York and the wider area also serve Fulford. The nearest train station is in York city centre - providing train services to the north and south on the East Coast Mainline. There are direct services to London, taking two hours 20 minutes, to Manchester on the TransPennine Express, taking one hour 20 minutes, and to Manchester Airport. Manchester Airport and Leeds Bradford Airport are the closest to the city.