First Time Buyer Location Spotlight - Farsley
We are continuing our quest to find the top spots for first-time buyers. We’ve looked at the’ Notting Hill of the North’ Chapel Allerton and now we are looking 6 miles west of the city centre; Farsley. With so many first time buyers making the pilgrimage to Farsley we’ve taken a look at what makes it the perfect spot for first-time buyers.
Area Overview
Do you work in the busy city but fancy an escape on an evening? Farsley has become a prime location for young professionals. It might be on the smaller scale but Farsley Town street is full of independent businesses, restaurants and cafés to keep you entertained outside of the city centre. The old town of Farsley oozes character and charm with the locals quite rightly proud of the community feel the town thrives on.
Properties
Alongside its local charm, Farsley is an attractive home for first time buyers due to its range of well-priced properties. Farsley's property market is dominated by terraced houses selling for an average price of £180,996. Semi-detached properties in the area reach an average of £196,669 whilst detached properties an average of £292,288. Farsley offers everything from a one bedroom terrace to large family homes. In more recent years modern apartment developments have appeared in Farsley, offering both rental potential and the perfect home for a first-time buyer.*Average property prices calculated in April 2019 and could be subject to change*If you’re thinking of venturing onto the property ladder and think Farsley could be your new home take a look at some of the properties currently on the market!
Commute
One of the most appealing factors of Farsley is its ideal location. Situated 6 miles west of Leeds city centre and 4 miles from Bradford city centre, Farsley is the perfect spot for commuters! With bus links as regular as every 5 minutes and a short 15-minute car journey to your favourite city centre bars- Farsley is the perfect location to enjoy the city, whilst offering an escape to a quieter part of a town. If you work a little further afield Farsley is a prime location to access motorway networks including the M1 and the M62. Whilst the bus service is the main mode of transport in Farsley, Pudsey new station is only 1 mile away offering direct connections to both Leeds and Manchester!
Local Amenities
Popular with the locals, Farsley Town Street has an array of traditional pubs, a couple of newer wine bars and a range of restaurants. If keeping fit is your thing you won’t be short of places to work out in Farsley with a host of gyms and fitness classes to choose from! If you’re worried about your weekly shop the Co-op on Town-street will be the answer to all your mid-week cravings, whilst M&S and Asda are just a short mile away at Pudsey Owlcoates. With so much on offer, we’ve put together a list of essential amenities in and around Farsley!
Supermarkets
Coop-17-21 Town St, FarsleyAsda- Owlcoates Shopping Centre, PudseyLidl- Stanningley, Town St, Pudsey
Cafes and Coffee Shops
The Mill Kitchen- Sunnybank Mills, 83-85 Town St, FarsleyThe Loft coffee Shop- Springfield Mills, 13A Bagley Lane, FarsleyCoopers coffee shop-112 Town street, Farsley
Restaurants
Olive & Feta- 8 Town Street, Farsley,Deeva- 58 Town Street, Farsley,Grumpies Bar & Wood Fired Pizza- 2, Old Combing, Paradise St, Farsley
Bars
The Village Wine bar-22-26 town street, Farsleynumberthirtythree-33 Town street, FarsleyThe Fleece-116 Town Street, Farsley
Farsley benefits from the perfect mix of community, local amenities and prime location, making it what we think is the perfect location for a first-time buyer. If you’re still not convinced contact our Pudsey Branch to see what is currently on the market or why not take a wander up Town Street to see first-hand why Farsley is a top spot!
