For those wanting to segue the bright lights and world-class cultural events of Leeds city centre with the comfort and familiarity of living in a community with its own high street chock full of independent shops and eateries, then the North Leeds suburbs of Horsforth, Headingley and Chapel Allerton tick the box. ‘Go to’ destinations in their own right, they also boast a plethora of beautiful waterside and parkland walks as well as their own thriving art and cultural scenes. In 2018 Chapel Allerton reached the lofty heights of the Sunday Times’ ‘Best Places to Live’ list. It was in the top ten of best places to live in the North and praised for a vibrant food scene, hip hangouts and friendly community, not to mention arts venue, Seven.
BAG A PROPERTY
Horsforth and Chapel Allerton are perfect for family living with great schools and a wide selection of mid to higher range semi-detached and detached properties starting upwards of £300K. First-time buyers should keep an eye out for the smaller terraced properties located near Horsforth’s two popular high streets.
EASY ACCCESS?
Life in North Leeds is perfect for those wanting to make the step change to a more carbon-neutral lifestyle, with the suburbs benefiting from multiple and frequent bus services in and out of the city centre. Headingley and Horsforth also stop on the Harrogate to Leeds rail line, opening up opportunities for reliable commutes and travel to Harrogate, York and beyond. Horsforth is ideally placed for a quick start to any holidays, being just a short journey from Leeds Bradford Airport.
This story is from the February 2020 edition of Yorkshire Life.
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