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Wakefield is a cathedral city, which for two centuries provided the county headquarters of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Today the city retains its strong tradition of public service employment with the headquarters of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council, the Yorkshire and Humber regional assembly and the West Yorkshire Police located at its heart. If you are looking to move house and are considering Wakefield property, you will discover the economic situation in Wakefield continues to look rosy, with a huge inward investment continuing in the area. Wakefield was recently voted the best small city to do business in in a nationwide survey. The estate agents in Wakefield have a good selection of property for sale, including traditional stone built detached houses, farmhouses, contemporary family homes on residential developments, Edwardian terraced houses, and penthouse apartments in purpose built blocks.
Amenities for properties in Wakefield
There are enviable leisure opportunities in Wakefield, from leading museums and galleries such as the internationally acclaimed Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the City Art Gallery, where examples of the work of locally born sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth can be found, to country parks such as Newmillerdam, Bretton and Pugneys, havens for wildlife and water sports. The city centre is vibrant and cosmopolitan, with pavement cafés, restaurants, bars and an exciting nightlife. Keen shoppers searching for property for sale in Wakefield will be pleased to learn that a multi-million pound regeneration project will see a significant transformation of the city's retail core at the northern gateway into the city, introducing a department store and new retail outlets to complement the existing Ridings shopping centre situated in the heart of the city. Take a break from shopping when you can choose from a wide variety of cuisine, from traditional Yorkshire home cooked fare to the more exotic.
Transport for Wakefield
When searching for property for sale in Wakefield you will discover the city is easy to reach by road from the M1/M62. Regular intercity rail services operate through Wakefields mainline station, allowing easy access from all points of the country, with the journey to London or Edinburgh taking just over two hours.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Wakefield, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Huddersfield, Pontefract and Leeds.
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4 bedrooms house in Lingwell Chase, Lofthouse Gate, Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield, WF3 - Asking price of £265,000
Well presented throughout is this spacious four bedroom detached family property incorporating home salon business. The accommodation fully comprises of entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen,...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Orchard Close, Horbury, Wakefield Wf4 - Asking price of £197,950
A most impressive detached house situated in the popular residential area of Horbury. The accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hallway, lounge, dining room, kitchen and WC to the ground...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Oakland Road, Sandal, Sandal, Wakefield, WF1 - Asking price of £152,950
A pleasant three bedroom semi detached family property, which boasts gas central heating and UPVC double glazing. The accommodation comprises of entrance hall, through lounge, kitchen, first...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Heath, Wakefield, West Yorkshire - Offers in excess of £1,000,000
A detached residence combining original period features with a contemporary interior, with separate detached cottage and landscaped grounds extending to just over 1 acre with watercourse, lake and...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Sabine Fold, Horbury, Horbury, Wakefield - Asking price of £109,950
Recently built two bedroom ground floor apartment offers contemporary living ideally suited to the professional first time buyer or couple. Situated within a small and exclusive development at...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Wynthorpe Road, Horbury, Horbury, Wakefield - Asking price of £249,950
Beautifully presented throughout, maintained to a high standard and available with no chain involved is this spacious and extended three bedroom detached property boasting gas central heating and...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Wilson Drive, Outwood, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 - Asking price of £129,500
An ideal property for the first time buyer or working couple to gain access onto the property market with this spacious two double bedroom semi detached property boasting gas central heating and...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Chestnut Walk, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF2 - Asking price of £109,950
Conveniently situated to Wakefield city centre is this attractive two bedroom mid town house boasting gas central heating and UPVC double glazing throughout. The accommodation in full, comprises...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Chevet Park Court, Chevet Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire - Asking price of £359,950
This is an attractive period style three bedroom stable block conversion which marries the old and new retaining a wealth of interesting features, located in the grounds of the former Chevet Hall.... view full details


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