It has a thriving, pedestrianised town centre with high street chains and independent shops, as well as several primary schools and two secondary schools. The historic town sits on the border of Leeds and Wakefield but is incorporated into the City of Leeds metropolitan borough. It has excellent transport links and is near the A1/M1 link road, the Stourton park and ride bus service and is serviced by the nearby Woodlesford station. These are the 10 most expensive homes in the area right now, according to Zoopla:
1. Period property
This beautiful period property boasts six bedrooms, five reception rooms and three bathrooms. It has a grand entrance hallway with stone flagged floor and traditional panel wall and retains original features such as the sash windows and cast iron wood burner. The Hollies home is on the market for £600,000 with Manning Stainton. Photo: Zoopla
2. Castle Lodge
This modern detached home is in Castle Lodge Garth. It has four bedrooms and en-suites in two of the bedrooms. The open plan home offers bi-folding doors to the garden, which is a good sized lawned area. It is on the market for £495,950 with Manning Stainton. Photo: Zoopla
3. Extended ground floor
This is the second four bedroom home in the Castle Lodge Garth estate on the market with Zoopla. This modern home has been completely refurbished and has an extension on the ground floor area with bi-folding doors leading into the garden. It is on the market for £495,950 with The Property Perspective. Photo: Zoopla
4. Detached home
This detached home in Belfry Close has four bedrooms, three reception rooms and one bathroom. The Master Bedroom comes with an en-suite bathroom. Externally to the front of the property is a driveway with room for two cars followed by garage. it is on the market for £410,000 with Purplebricks. Photo: Zoopla
5. Up for auction
This family home in Wood Lane is up for auction. It is a detached home with three bedrooms and a larger than average back garden. complete with block paved patio area and water feature. It is up for auction with a guide price of £375,000 with Richard Kendall. Photo: Zoopla
6. Paved garden
This is the third home on Castle Lodge Garth up for sale on Zoopla. This home is a detached family property with four bedrooms - one with en-suite - two bathrooms and three reception rooms. It has a paved back garden with decking area and design features. It is on the market for £354,995 with Your Move. Photo: Zoopla