# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (LS21 2ER) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 21 CROFT HOUSE DRIVE, OTLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE LS21 2ER | | Price | £475,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £465,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 06/01/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,409/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2040-7939-3060-5200-3701) ## Description Nestled in the charming area of Croft House Drive, Otley, this delightful detached house offers a perfect blend of comfort and practicality for family living. Built in in the 1970's, the property spans an impressive 1,549 square feet and boasts a generous garden, providing ample outdoor space for children to play and for entertaining guests. Upon entering, you are welcomed by two inviting reception rooms. The snug, with its cosy wood-burning stove, creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for relaxing evenings with family. The smartly fitted kitchen is both functional and stylish, complemented by a large utility room that adds to the convenience of daily life. The property features four well-proportioned bedrooms, ensuring plenty of space for family members or guests. The modern four-piece house bathroom is a standout feature, complete with a shower cubicle and a bath, catering to all your bathing needs. Parking is a breeze with space for several vehicles, along with the added benefit of an attached garage. This practical aspect is particularly appealing for families with multiple cars or those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. Location is key, and this home is ideally situated for access to excellent local schools, including the highly regarded Prince Henry's Grammar School, making it a perfect choice for families seeking quality education for their children. In summary, this fine family home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy comfortable living in a desirable location, with ample space both inside and out. Don't miss the chance to make this charming property your own. To arrange your viewing, please contact Shankland Barraclough Estate Agents in Otley. Nestled in the charming area of Croft House Drive, Otley, this delightful detached house offers a perfect blend of comfort and practicality for family living. Built in in the 1970's, the property spans an impressive 1,549 square feet and boasts a generous garden, providing ample outdoor space for children to play and for entertaining guests. Upon entering, you are welcomed by two inviting reception rooms. The snug, with its cosy wood-burning stove, creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for relaxing evenings with family. The smartly fitted kitchen is both functional and stylish, complemented by a large utility room that adds to the convenience of daily life. The property features four well-proportioned bedrooms, ensuring plenty of space for family members or guests. The modern four-piece house bathroom is a standout feature, complete with a shower cubicle and a bath, catering to all your bathing needs. Parking is a breeze with space for several vehicles, along with the added benefit of an attached garage. This practical aspect is particularly appealing for families with multiple cars or those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. Location is key, and this home is ideally situated for access to excellent local schools, including the highly regarded Prince Henry's Grammar School, making it a perfect choice for families seeking quality education for their children. In summary, this fine family home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy comfortable living in a desirable location, with ample space both inside and out. Don't miss the chance to make this charming property your own. To arrange your viewing, please contact Shankland Barraclough Estate Agents in Otley. Otley is a beautiful Yorkshire market town having a population of approximately 15,000 people, set on the banks of the River Wharfe. Otley is a friendly and picturesque town with a rich commercial and community life. The town lies in attractive countryside within Mid-Wharfedale 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, fantastic walks and cycling routes and in the past provided much of the stone from which the town centre was built. Highly regarded primary schools and the outstanding Prince Henry's Grammar School are found within the town itself, together with a lovely mix of popular branded stores and a fantastic array of independently run shops, making Otley a very popular and pleasant town in which to live. The accommodation with GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, SEALED UNIT DOUBLE GLAZING and with approximate room sizes, comprises: **Entrance** - Via a composite outer door to the front elevation with a window to its side. Staircase to the first floor. **Downstairs Wc** - Fitted with a smart two piece suite that includes a low level wc and a wash hand basin. Central heating radiator and a window to the side elevation. **Hallway** - Window and door to the driveway and a central heating radiator. **Sitting & Dining Room** - 8.56m x 3.33m (28'1" x 10'11") - A light and airy through room having Bi-folding doors that open to the enclosed rear garden and a large bow window to the front elevation. The room also includes a gas fire set in a surround, and has two central heating radiators. **Snug** - 5.46m x 3.35m (17'11" x 11') - With an attractive pitched ceiling, focal and warming wood burning stove, a central heating radiator and windows to the front and rear elevations. **Kitchen** - 5.89m x 2.21m (19'4" x 7'3") - Offering a comprehensive range of fitted wall and base units having granite worksurfaces over and a sink unit inset. Rangemaster range with an extractor hood over, and an integrated dishwasher, central heated towel rail and two windows looking over the enclosed rear garden. **Utility Room** - 4.95m x 2.21m (16'3" x 7'3") - A valuable additional area that includes fitted kitchen units with a worksurface over and a sink unit inset. Space and plumbing for a washer, window to the front elevation together with a window and door to the rear garden. **First Floor Landing** - Window to the side elevation and access to the following rooms: **Bedroom 1.** - 4.11m x 2.87m (13'6" x 9'5" ) - Benefitting from built in wardrobes to one wall, a central heating radiator and a window to the front elevation. **Bedroom 2.** - 3.71m x 2.87m (12'2" x 9'5") - Central heating radiator and a window to the rear elevation. **Bedroom 3.** - 5.11m x 2.21m (16'9" x 7'3") - Tall central heating radiator and three windows. **Bedroom 4.** - 3.02m x 1.70m (9'11" x 5'7") - Central heating radiator and a window to the front elevation. **House Bathroom** - Fitted with a smart four piece suite that includes a panelled bath, a corner shower with glazed screens, a wash hand basin and w.c to a vanity unit. Central heated towel rail and a window to the side elevation. **Gardens, Parking & Garage** - Standing in a good sized plot, the property to the front benefits from having excellent parking for several vehicles and this in turn leads on to the attached garage. Moving around to the rear is a surprisingly spacious garden, predominately laid to lawn with a lovely selection of pleached trees, shrubs and bushes adding to its privacy, a selection of fruit trees, block paved patio areas and a couple of very useful garden sheds. The rear garden is completely enclosed making it a lovely safe environment for all the family to enjoy. **Viewing Arrangements** - We would be delighted to arrange a viewing for you on this property. To view, please contact Shankland Barraclough Estate Agents on , e-mail us or call in to our office at 26 Kirkgate, Otley LS21 3HJ. **Opening Hours** - Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm Saturdays 9am - 4pm **Mortgage Advice** - We are delighted to offer Whole of Market Mortgage advice through our relationship with T&C Independent Mortgage Advisors. To make an appointment please ring and we will arrange for our advisor to help you source the most suitable mortgage for your circumstances. The Initial consultation is free of charge and totally without obligation. A fee may then be payable if you choose to use their services. **Tenure, Services And Parking** - Tenure: Freehold All Mains Services Connected Parking: Private Driveway & Single Garage **Internet And Mobile Coverage** - Independently checked information via Ofcom shows that Ultrafast Broadband up to 1000 Mbps download speed is available to this property. Mobile Phone coverage is available to the four main carriers. For further information please refer to: **Flood Risk Summary** - Surface Water - Very Low Rivers & Sea - Very Low For up to date flood risk summaries on this or any property, please visit the governments website **Offer Acceptance & Aml Regulations** - Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing & Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. To enable us to comply with the expanded Money Laundering Regulations we are required to obtain proof of how the property purchase is to be financed as well as identification from all prospective buyers. Buyers are asked to please assist with this so that there is no delay in agreeing a sale. The cost payable by the successful buyer(s) for this is £20 (inclusive of VAT) per named buyer and is paid to the firm that administers the money laundering ID checks, Movebutler. Please note the property will not be marked as sold subject to contract until appropriate identification has been provided and all AML checks are completed. **Please Note** - The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds. The measurements in these particulars are approximate and have been provided for guidance purposes only. The fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. The internal photographs used in these particulars are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item is included in the sale. ## Property Photos - ![Croft House Drive (Rear)](/listings/photos/173486021/1185514) - Croft House Drive (Rear) - ![Snug](/listings/photos/173486021/1185515) - Snug - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/173486021/1185516) - Sitting Room - ![KItchen](/listings/photos/173486021/1185517) - KItchen - ![Utility](/listings/photos/173486021/1185518) - Utility - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/173486021/1185519) - Hallway - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/173486021/1185520) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/173486021/1185521) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/173486021/1185522) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/173486021/1185523) - Bedroom - ![House Bathroom](/listings/photos/173486021/1185524) - House Bathroom - ![Front](/listings/photos/173486021/1185525) - Front - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/173486021/1185526) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/173486021/1185527) - Rear Garden - ![Patio](/listings/photos/173486021/1185528) - Patio - ![Rear](/listings/photos/173486021/1185529) - Rear - ![Front](/listings/photos/173486021/1185530) - Front - ![Outlook Front](/listings/photos/173486021/1185531) - Outlook Front - ![Snug](/listings/photos/173486021/1185532) - Snug - ![Snug](/listings/photos/173486021/1185533) - Snug - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/173486021/1185534) - Sitting Room - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/173486021/1185535) - Sitting Room - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/173486021/1185536) - Dining Area - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/173486021/1185537) - Dining Area - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/173486021/1185538) - Dining Area - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173486021/1185539) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173486021/1185540) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173486021/1185541) - Kitchen - ![Entrance](/listings/photos/173486021/1185542) - Entrance - ![Utility](/listings/photos/173486021/1185543) - Utility - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/173486021/1185544) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/173486021/1185545) - Bathroom - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/173486021/1185546) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/173486021/1185547) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/173486021/1185548) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/173486021/1185549) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/173486021/1185550) - Bedroom 3 - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/173486021/1185551) - Bedroom 3 - ![Front](/listings/photos/173486021/1185552) - Front ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/173486021/1185553) - Floorplan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/173486021/1185554) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #4422569 - **Address:** 21 Croft House Drive, OTLEY, LS21 2ER - **Certificate Issued:** 05/02/2007 - **Work Completed:** 16/01/2007 - **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #13768017 - **Address:** 21 Croft House Drive, OTLEY, LS21 2ER - **Certificate Issued:** 29/09/2019 - **Work Completed:** 09/09/2019 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #15680605 - **Address:** 21 Croft House Drive, OTLEY, LS21 2ER - **Certificate Issued:** 26/03/2023 - **Work Completed:** 17/03/2023 - **Items:** 8 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 21 CROFT HOUSE DRIVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 2ER | £465,000 | 27/03/2026 | Detached | | 21 CROFT HOUSE DRIVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 2ER | £270,000 | 26/10/2012 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 31 CROFT HOUSE DRIVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 2ER | £325,000 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced | | 28 ST RICHARDS ROAD, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 2AL | £360,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 2 CROFT HOUSE DRIVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 2ER | £465,000 | 20/10/2025 | Detached | | 2 WHARFEDALE DRIVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 2FE | £487,500 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 24 CROFT HOUSE DRIVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 2ER | £459,500 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | 26 ST RICHARDS ROAD, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 2AL | £467,500 | 14/07/2022 | Detached | | 18 ST MARTINS AVENUE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 2AN | £320,000 | 31/05/2022 | Detached | | 79 ST RICHARDS ROAD, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 2AL | £420,000 | 18/01/2022 | Detached | | 14 MIDDLETON COURT, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 2FA | £485,000 | 04/01/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 20 CROFT HOUSE DRIVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 2ER | £340,000 | 07/12/2021 | Detached | | 30 ST RICHARDS ROAD, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 2AL | £380,000 | 29/10/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 49 CROFT HOUSE DRIVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 2ER | £310,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached | | 19 THE GILLS, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 2AQ | £393,400 | 09/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £379,900 (5 sales) **Area average:** £414,175 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £583,375 (18 Detached, LS21, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -18.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Leeds). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,021/mo - **Realistic:** £1,134/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,247/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Harrogate (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,271/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £141,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £113,400 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,598/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -4.8% - **10y growth:** 60.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Leeds; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.3% - **5y growth (index):** 24.1% - **10y growth (index):** 58.8% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)