New Houses in Otley

Sitting around 10 miles from the centre of Leeds, Otley is a pleasant market town in West Yorkshire. Close to the local airport for holidays abroad, houses in Otley are only 20 minutes in the car to Bradford, while it’s double that to Huddersfield and Wakefield, with Manchester an hour west along the M62 motorway.

From walks along the dog-friendly trails of Chevin Forest Park, to strolls around Scargill Reservoir and visits to the Browns Gallery art museum, you’ve also got Wharfemeadows Park, Almscliffe Crag and Farnley Hall in the local area. You can browse below to know more about our latest new builds near Otley.

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What is life like in Otley?

One way you get open Yorkshire countryside and vast natural spaces, the other one of the most vibrant cities anywhere in the UK; Otley is a town surrounded by wonderful possibilities and a great place to spend your time too. You can look forward to getting your new life in Otley off to the best start possible when you take up an offer such as our Movemaker scheme. With this, we could pay your estate agent fees for you if you have a house to sell as part of your move, meaning you could potentially save thousands on your sale. 

What is there to see and do in Otley?

The centre of Otley has a number of historical and cultural attractions, including the Navvies Memorial, Browns Gallery and Otley Museum. The Chevin is a ridge just south of town which offers spectacular views back across the local area, which you can get to by walking through a pretty forest park. 

Wharfemeadows Park is just across the River Wharfe from the heart of town, and home to a great adventure playground for the kids. Additional natural beauty spots nearby include Almscliffe Crag and Ten Acre Reservoir, while Otley is conveniently located for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale - not to mention Leeds and all its great attractions. 

What is education like in Otley?

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary is the closest school to the centre of Otley for youngsters. It’s rated as good by Ofsted, along with Otley All Saints CofE, Westgate Primary, Ashfield Primary and Otley the Whartons Primary. The same goes for Otley Prince Henry’s Grammar School, which is a mixed secondary school with a sixth form, and also a specialist language college. 

How are the transport links in Otley?

Otley lies on the A660, which runs all the way to Leeds city centre. This is a drive of around half an hour, although it can be closer to 20 minutes in good traffic. The town no longer has its own train station, with the nearest over in Menston a couple of miles away. Trains into Leeds from here take 15 minutes, while it’s 20 minutes to Bradford. For holidays abroad, Otley is conveniently close to Leeds Bradford Airport, which is only a few miles from the heart of town. 

What is the Otley property scene like?

Otley has a thriving property market where average prices are significantly higher than the West Yorkshire average. However, they’re around 40% lower than in neighbouring Ilkley, so you can get a lot more house for your money in this area. 

That applies to everything from the apartments, park homes and terraces you’ll find in and around town, as well as the mew houses, semi-detached and detached new build homes. Whatever your unique situation, we support you every step of the way. Get in touch today and become a homeowner with us.