23 OLD GARTH CROFT
KNOTTINGLEY, FAIRBURN, NORTH YORKSHIRE WF11 9HD
£325,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
105 m²
Last sold
£325,000 Aug 2022
Local average
£341,704 (-4.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (18,085 of 33,755)
Street crime
8 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Superb Detached Family Home
- Five Bedrooms
- Modern & Stylish Throughout
- Downstairs W.C, En-Suite Facilities & House Bathroom
- Spacious Living Accommodation
- Ample Off Street Parking PLUS Garage
- Rear Garden With Summer House
- Viewing A Must!
Additional details
- Heating
- Central
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Front garden, Back garden
Description
A beautifully STYLISH and WELL PRESENTED detached family home set in the EVER POPULAR area of FAIRBURN. Offering fantastic living accommodation throughout, including a spacious FAMILY ROOM, modern kitchen and a FABULOUS SUMMER HOUSE to the rear garden, this is a truly exceptional family home!
DESCRIPTION
Briefly comprising of an entrance hall, downstairs cloakroom, modern kitchen, separate dining room, a spacious family room and a bedroom set to the ground floor with the master bedroom and its en-suite facilities, a further four bedrooms and house bathroom occupying the first floor. Externally this exceptional home has a driveway to both the front and side allowing for ample off street parking, plus a single detached garage. To the rear is a well maintained garden space which is ideal for entertaining family friends and also includes a superb summer house! Viewing is a MUST to truly appreciate everything this home has to offer.
Entrance Hall
Having a composite entrance door to the front which opens up into a spacious entrance hall with a gas central heating radiator, a useful under stairs storage cupboard and stairs to the first floor landing.
Downstairs Cloakroom
Equipped with a wash hand basin, low level flush w.c, gas central heating radiator and double glazed window to the front aspect.
Kitchen 17' 1" max x 12' 11" max ( 5.21m max x 3.94m max )
Comprising of a modern fitted kitchen with a range of both wall and base mounted units with complimentary work surfaces over. Includes a sink and drainer, a double electric oven with separate five ring gas hob with matching extractor hood over. Integrated appliances include the washing machine and dishwasher, plus an electric fire. Double glazed windows are set to both the front and rear aspects while two skylights are set within the ceiling.
Dining Room 11' 11" max x 14' 8" max ( 3.63m max x 4.47m max )
Having a gas central heating radiator, and an opening leading through to the family room.
Family Room 10' 3" max x 13' 9" max ( 3.12m max x 4.19m max )
With double glazed windows to the sides and rear aspects plus two skylights to the ceiling this beautiful family room also has double glazed French doors leading out to the rear garden and an electric fire and gas central heating radiator.
Bedroom Two 12' max x 11' 9" max ( 3.66m max x 3.58m max )
Double glazed window to the front, and a gas central heating radiator.
First Floor Landing
With stairs rising from the ground floor and having a cupboard housing the water tank plus a loft access hatch.
Bedroom One 12' 2" max x 10' max ( 3.71m max x 3.05m max )
Complete with a double glazed window to the front, built in storage cupboard, gas central heating radiator, and door to the en-suite facilities.
En-Suite
Fitted with a shower cubicle, wash hand basin, low level flush w.c and gas central heating radiator. Double glazed window to the side aspect.
Bedroom Three 12' 1" max x 11' 7" max ( 3.68m max x 3.53m max )
Double glazed window to the front, fitted wardrobes and a gas central heating radiator.
Bedroom Four 9' 1" max x 8' 7" max ( 2.77m max x 2.62m max )
Double glazed window to the rear aspect, fitted wardrobes and a gas central heating radiator.
Bedroom Five 9' 10" max x 6' 11" max ( 3.00m max x 2.11m max )
Double glazed window to the rear, fitted wardrobe and a gas central heating radiator.
House Bathroom
Fitted with a modern three piece bathroom suite which includes a white panel bath, a wash hand basin with vanity unit and the low level flush w.c. Upvc panels to the walls, heated towel rail and a double glazed window to the side.
Exterior
Externally the property offers a block paved area to the front allowing for ample off street parking, with a gated driveway to the side which leads to a single detached garage. Set to the rear is a well maintained, enclosed garden which is mostly laid to lawn with paved seating areas. Also to the rear is a good size summer house.
Garage 8' 7" max x 7' 9" max ( 2.62m max x 2.36m max )
A brick built garage with up and over door, power and lights, with a single access door to the rear.
Summer House 15' 8" max x 10' 10" max ( 4.78m max x 3.30m max )
Having both a wash hand basin and a w.c, this well proportioned summer house has a door to the side aspect, a window to the front, electric under floor heating and fitted units with a fridge.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Castleford
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 119950436
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #5107634
Property Details
Street: 23 Old Garth Croft Fairburn
Town: KNOTTINGLEY
Postcode: WF11 9HD
Installation Details
Items: 11 windows
Certificate Issued: 08/10/2007
Work Completed: 26/09/2007
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
317% since 1996
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 19/08/2022 (3 years ago) | £325,000 | +37.7% |
| Sold | 30/08/2019 (6 years ago) | £236,000 | +202.6% |
| Sold | 27/06/1996 (29 years ago) | £78,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANOR GRANGE PIPER HILL, FAIRBURN, KNOTTINGLEY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, WF11 9LJ | £500,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached |
| CROFT HOUSE SILVER STREET, FAIRBURN, KNOTTINGLEY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, WF11 9JA | £640,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| CONIFERS RAWFIELD LANE, FAIRBURN, KNOTTINGLEY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, WF11 9LD | £500,000 | 05/05/2023 | Detached |
| LLAMEDOS RAWFIELD LANE, FAIRBURN, KNOTTINGLEY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, WF11 9LD | £365,000 | 09/11/2022 | Detached |
| DACRE MEWS GAUK STREET, FAIRBURN, KNOTTINGLEY, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, WF11 9JS | £210,500 | 25/10/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 14 OLD GARTH CROFT, FAIRBURN, KNOTTINGLEY, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, WF11 9HD | £270,000 | 01/08/2022 | Detached |
| GARDEN COTTAGE SILVER STREET, FAIRBURN, KNOTTINGLEY, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, WF11 9JA | £280,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| ORCHARD HOUSE GREAT NORTH ROAD, FAIRBURN, KNOTTINGLEY, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, WF11 9JY | £355,000 | 26/04/2022 | Detached |
| NORTHERNDON GREAT NORTH ROAD, FAIRBURN, KNOTTINGLEY, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, WF11 9JY | £380,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| INGSLOOK SILVER STREET, FAIRBURN, KNOTTINGLEY, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, WF11 9JA | £560,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| OLD NORTH QUARRY RAWFIELD LANE, FAIRBURN, KNOTTINGLEY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, WF11 9LD | £407,250 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| 1 LUNNSFIELD LANE, FAIRBURN, KNOTTINGLEY, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, WF11 9LE | £326,500 | 10/11/2021 | Detached |
| HOPE COTTAGE GAUK STREET, FAIRBURN, KNOTTINGLEY, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, WF11 9JS | £394,123 | 14/09/2021 | Detached |
| TITHE HOUSE RAWFIELD LANE, FAIRBURN, KNOTTINGLEY, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, WF11 9LD | £255,000 | 18/06/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 11 OLD GARTH CROFT, FAIRBURN, KNOTTINGLEY, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, WF11 9HD | £260,000 | 17/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £265,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £397,952 (13 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Yorkshire and The Humber. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Yorkshire and The Humber. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Region from postcode lookup → Yorkshire and The Humber.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Wakefield: £883/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Quarry Bank | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Old Garth Croft | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Fairfield Money Save | 1.1 miles |
| Shop | Jill And Andy's | 1.3 miles |
| Train station | Knottingley | 2.8 miles |
| Train station | South Milford | 3.0 miles |
| Hospital | Selby New War Memorial Hospital | 8.7 miles |
| Hospital | Holgate Hospital | 10.2 miles |
| University | Leeds Law School | 11.4 miles |
| University | Northern Film School | 11.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 8 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairburn Community Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Burton Salmon Community Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 28 Nov 2023 |
| Oyster Park Primary Academy | Primary | 1.5 miles | Requires improvement — 4 Dec 2023 |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy | Primary | 1.7 miles | Good — 11 Jun 2018 |
| Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford | Primary | 1.7 miles | Good — 21 Jan 2024 |
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