Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Otley, West Yorkshire

Property for sale in Otley

Otley is a Yorkshire market town, divided in two by the River Wharfe. It is an ancient, friendly and picturesque town with a rich commercial and community life. The town lies in attractive countryside at the centre of the rural triangle between Leeds, Harrogate and Bradford. Immediately to the south of the town rises Otley Chevin, which gives magnificent views over Mid-Wharfedale, and in the past provided much of the stone from which the town centre was built. Much of the town centre is eighteenth or nineteenth century or earlier and has Conservation Area status. There are a good number of traditional stone built terraced houses for sale in Otley, as well as apartments in modern purpose built blocks, semi-detached houses, modern detached family homes and bungalows with extensive gardens.

Amenities for properties in Otley

The town has a street market three times a week, a monthly Farmers' Market, a wide range of specialist shops, award winning bakeries and butchers, high street chains, two supermarkets and a District Hospital. Local residents say the high number of independently owned businesses pride themselves on their expertise, personal service and value for money. Families who enjoy the outdoors who are considering Otley property will discover that along the River Wharfe, which runs through the heart of the town, is Riverside Park, which has beautiful walks, playgrounds and boating; whilst the wooded hillside, rocks and moor land of Chevin Forest Park are ideal for climbing, horse riding, mountain biking and orienteering. The River Wharfe and Knotford Nook are renowned for their fishing. The many traditional pubs offer good food and a range of beers in welcoming premises. The television programmes of Emmerdale and Heartbeat have made Otley nationally known, and Thomas Chippendale, the world famous furniture maker, was born and learnt his craft in Otley.

Transport for Otley

When searching for property for sale in Otley you will discover the town is accessible by road via the A660 and A65. A regular bus services runs from Otley town centre to the railway station in neighbouring Menston, where services operate to Leeds, Bradford and Ilkley. Leeds Bradford International Airport is close-by.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Otley, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Wakefield, Castleford and Pontefract.