Sold STC Character Property

4 CALVERLEY BRIDGE

LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE LS13 1NW

3 beds 105 m² Listed 20 Apr 2015 (-4072d)

£299,995

Guide Price

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Property details

Floor area

105 m²

Last sold

£341,720 Aug 2015

Local average

£506,333 (-40.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,555 of 33,755)

Street crime

71 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • A unique Grade 2 listed cottage
  • Stunning views over canal beyond
  • Fantastic lawned rear garden
  • Charming lounge with cast iron stove
  • Open plan dining kitchen
  • Vaulted cellar & shower room
  • Double block paved driveway
  • Viewing essential
  • No chain

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

An extremely rare opportunity to acquire this unique Grade II listed character cottage built in the late 1600's and sat on the edge of the canal enjoying truly stunning open country views. Having being a much loved home for many years, this three bedroom semi-detached residence is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers and we strongly recommend an inspection to fully appreciate. Occupying a fantastic plot, the property has sealed unit double glazing, entrance hall, a charming sitting room with exposed beams and living flame cast iron stove recessed into a stone chimney breast, a vaulted cellar, an attractive open plan dining kitchen with exposed beams and French doors leading onto the impressive rear garden, first floor landing, a master bedroom enjoying superb open views, a second double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and open views, a good size third bedroom and a modern shower room. There is the added advantage of a double block paved driveway to the front and a superb enclosed lawned garden to the rear. The property really must be seen to fully appreciate and there is no chain involved.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall    With solid wood and glazed front entrance door, staircase to the first floor.

Sitting Room    A charming dual aspect reception room offering so much character with views over the canal and fields beyond, exposed beams, living flame cast iron stove recessed into the stone chimney breast with stone hearth, three sealed unit double glazed windows to the front, access to the vaulted cellar, three sealed unit double glazed windows to the rear with window seat and a private outlook over the lawned garden.

Vaulted Cellar    A useful storage space.

Open Plan Dining kitchen    A dual aspect open plan kitchen with an attractive range of base and wall units, roll edge work surfaces, ceramic tiled splash backs, work surface illumination, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, stainless steel sink unit, built in double Zanussi oven and hob, laminate flooring to the kitchen area, living flame cast iron stove recessed into the stone chimney breast with stone hearth, exposed beams, sealed unit double glazed window to the front enjoying beautiful views over the canal and fields beyond, leaded French doors leading onto the lawned rear garden.

First Floor

Landing    With economy 7 wall heater.

Bedroom One    To the front of the property is this double bedroom enjoying stunning views, electric wall heater, recessed storage, three sealed unit double glazed windows.

Bedroom Two    To the front of the property enjoying stunning open views is this further double bedroom with exposed beam, walk-in wardrobe, electric wall heater, three sealed unit double glazed windows.

Bedroom Three    To the rear of the property overlooking the good size rear gardens this good size third bedroom with exposed beam, three sealed unit double glazed windows.

Shower Room    A modern shower room with a three piece suite in white comprising:- double shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low level flush W.C, linen cupboard, ceramic part tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail, ceiling inset spotlighting, extractor fan, sealed unit double glazed window t the rear.

Outside    To the front of the property is the added advantage of a double block paved driveway and raised Yorkshire stone flower beds.

To the rear of the property, being a particular feature is a superb enclosed lawned garden of such generous proportions with well stocked beds, a whole host of established shrubs and trees, garden pond and paved patios.

Listed by

Horsforth

The Northern Estate Agencies Group

Reference: 34318194

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 07/08/2015 (10 years ago) £341,720

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Sold comparables data is not available for this property.

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

10y growth 1069.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Leeds. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.4%
5y (index) 21%
10y (index) 58.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Leeds. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,020/mo
Realistic £1,133/mo
Optimistic £1,246/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Leeds.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leeds: £848/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Horsforth Vale, Calverley Lane 0.2 miles
Bus stop Horsforth New Road Rodley Lane 0.2 miles
Shop Brodie & Flynn 0.3 miles
Shop The Vale Convenience Store & Off License 0.3 miles
Train station Kirkstall Forge 1.6 miles
University Leeds Trinity University 1.6 miles
Train station New Pudsey 1.7 miles
Hospital Eccleshill NHS Treatment Centre 1.9 miles
University Kirkstall Brewery Residences 2.5 miles
Hospital Sir Karl Cohen Square 3.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 30
Anti-social behaviour 10
Criminal damage and arson 7
Public order 6
Other theft 4
Burglary 3
Other crime 3
Vehicle crime 3
Shoplifting 2
Bicycle theft 1
Drugs 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 71

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
Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 6 Feb 2013
Calverley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 1 Mar 2013
Valley View Community Primary School Primary 0.9 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Calverley Parkside Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 7 Feb 2023
West End Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Good — 27 Apr 2015

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hawthorn Grove, LS13 £1,250/mo 3 0.27 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hawthorn Drive, LS13 £1,400/mo 3 0.32 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Chapel Street, LS13 £1,595/mo 3 0.32 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Nunthorpe Road, LS13 £1,100/mo 3 0.59 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Airedale Gardens, LS13 £1,400/mo 3 0.73 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Clarence Mews, LS18 £1,285/mo 3 1.03 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Salisbury Street, LS28 £1,150/mo 3 1.04 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Carr Hill Grove, LS28 £950/mo 3 1.11 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Church End, LS18 £1,200/mo 3 1.12 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,259/mo (9 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.42%
Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250
Target investor price (1%) £125,000
Gross yield 5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 20×
Monthly cashflow £-81/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1.1%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).