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At Leightons, local really means local. The team live right here in the South Craven villages, Cross Hills, Glusburn, Sutton-in-Craven and just next door in Eastburn. It’s where our families go to school, where friendships have grown, and where home still means something real.
This is the area we focus on. Every home we sell sits within the South Craven School catchment, the same community we chose for our own families. When schooling mattered to us, this is where we wanted to be, and it’s where we’ve chosen to work. Leightons is the only estate agent dedicated exclusively to the South Craven villages.
We’re often asked to sell homes in Skipton, The Dales, Keighley, Bingley and even across into Lancashire. In the past, we’ve helped a few sellers there, but we’ve since chosen to stay closer to home. Not because those areas aren’t great, but because a home deserves to be sold by someone who truly knows and cares about the place. If it’s not somewhere we’d live ourselves, we’re not the right agents for it, but we’re always happy to recommend someone who is.
We’re also proud to be the only sales-only estate agent based in the village. No lettings. No commercial work. No distractions. Just helping homeowners move from where they are, to where they want to be.
It’s all we do and we do it well. That focus has earned us multiple awards for property sales, along with more reviews and recommendations than any other local agent. Over 250 Google reviews and counting.
Who better to sell a home in the area than the people who call it home themselves?

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Garden Close, Glusburn, BD20 8QF
£260,000 Asking PriceThis end townhouse, set within a small cul de sac is well placed for level walking access into Cross Hills, Glusburn Primary School and South Craven Secondary School, making the position a practical one for family life.
Beds: 3 Reception Rooms: 1 Baths: 1
The property has been occupied by the same owners for over 20 years and offers a lot more space than first expected. It opens into an entrance hall with a staircase rising to the first floor and a handy WC tucked beneath. At the end of the hall is a recently installed kitchen, fitted with a modern range of wall and base units, an integrated oven, gas hob, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, plus a useful serving hatch through to the dining area.
The living room is a generous space with plenty of room for different furniture layouts, centred around a gas fireplace. To the rear is the dining area, with internal doors leading into the conservatory, which provides a private additional sitting space and direct access out to the rear garden.
On the first floor are two spacious double bedrooms, one positioned to the front and the other to the rear. The third bedroom has an unusual L shaped layout with deep storage over the bulkhead, making it well suited as a child’s bedroom or a designated space to work from home. Completing the first floor is a large house bathroom with a corner bath, separate shower, wash basin and WC.
Outside, the property continues to impress. The front garden has been designed with low maintenance in mind and catches late afternoon sunshine. Gated side access leads round to the rear garden, which is decked for ease of upkeep and offers a private place to sit out.
Opposite the property are two single garages, internally connected to create one large double garage space, ideal for storage, workshop use, classic cars or keeping a vehicle out of the weather. There is also ample parking in front, with space that could accommodate a motorhome.
This is a practical and spacious home, well suited to first time buyers, young families or those looking to downsize without losing too much space.Looking for a deceptively spacious three bedroom home close to local schools and everyday amenities? This end townhouse offers a modern kitchen, conservatory, private decked garden, large connected double garage and generous parking. -
Gloucester Avenue, Silsden, BD20 0BY
£310,000 Asking PriceUndoubtedly one of the finest examples of a semi detached property in the area, this extended home has been exceptionally well presented and tastefully decorated throughout.
Beds: 3 Reception Rooms: 2 Baths: 2
The property opens into a huge reception room with a staircase rising to the first floor and a feature electric fireplace set into the chimney breast. There is ample room for large furniture arrangements, making this a comfortable and practical everyday living space.
Access leads through into the modern kitchen, which has a range of wall and base units, integrated double oven, gas hob, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, plus space for an American style fridge freezer. There is plenty of cabinetry, including a pull out larder, a full row of wall hung display units and additional storage below.
From the kitchen, the layout continues into the dining room, which overlooks the rear garden and has French doors leading outside. A further door from the kitchen opens into a useful space for coats, shoes and everyday storage, along with a handy ground floor WC.
On the first floor are three bedrooms and the house bathroom. The largest bedroom is a spacious double with a full run of mirror fronted fitted wardrobes. The second bedroom is a well proportioned double overlooking the rear garden. The bathroom is modern and stylish, with a large bath, electric shower over, wash basin and WC set within a vanity unit.
The third bedroom now provides access to the loft space. NB. The conversion of the loft space is subject to ongoing retrospective building regulation approval.
Externally, the property offers ample off road parking at the front for numerous vehicles. Gated access leads down the side of the house to a beautifully landscaped rear garden, which has been designed for both relaxing and entertaining. A spacious patio provides plenty of room for outdoor seating and dining, while an area of artificial grass keeps maintenance to a minimum. A particularly impressive feature is the pair of large timber cabins at the foot of the garden. Connected internally, they are currently arranged as a gym and cinema room, creating versatile additional space that could suit a variety of uses.Looking for a beautifully finished extended semi detached home with generous living space, a modern kitchen, three bedrooms and impressive garden room facilities? This standout family home combines stylish interiors, excellent parking and a landscaped garden with a gym and cinema room already in pla... -
Station Road, Cross Hills, BD20 7DT
£385,000 Guide PriceStanding on a generous plot and enjoying an open aspect to the side and rear, Bella Vista is a rare opportunity to purchase a property that has remained within the same family since it was built in the 1960s. While the property now requires a full programme of modernisation, the space on offer both inside and out provides enormous potential for the next owner to create a home tailored to their own requirements.
Beds: 3 Reception Rooms: 2 Baths: 1
The property opens into an entrance hall with a ground floor WC. To the right is the kitchen, fitted with a range of wall and base units, an integrated oven and a large central island. A side door provides direct access to the garden, parking area and garage, making day to day tasks such as bringing in shopping straightforward.
At the end of the hallway is the main sitting room, an exceptionally spacious reception room with windows to two elevations that fill the room with natural light. A feature fireplace forms the focal point, while internal sliding patio doors lead through to the conservatory, creating additional living space overlooking the garden.
Just off the sitting room is a second reception room which offers excellent flexibility. It could serve as a snug, home office, playroom or even a ground floor bedroom if required. A large utility room completes the ground floor accommodation.
On the first floor are three bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate WC. The principal bedroom enjoys far reaching views up the valley, while the second bedroom overlooks the front. The third bedroom is also a double room and benefits from similar long distance views. The bathroom comprises a bath, wash basin and separate shower cubicle.
The outside space is a standout feature. To the front is ample driveway parking leading to a detached double garage. The gardens wrap around the property and include several seating areas, an elevated timber decked terrace outside the conservatory and a substantial lawn garden bordering open fields. The size of the garden creates an excellent space for families, recreation and outdoor entertaining.
Properties with plots of this size rarely come to the market in such a convenient village location. With enormous potential, open views and generous outside space, this is a property that offers the chance to create a superb long term family home.
NB: The property is registered at HM Land Registry with a Possessory Title due to the original title deeds being unavailable. The property has been in the same ownership for many decades and is now being sold by the executor of the estate. Buyers requiring mortgage finance should seek advice from their lender or broker regarding their individual lending criteriaLooking for a detached family home on a substantial plot with open field views, generous gardens and the opportunity to create a long term family home? Bellavista offers three bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, a double garage, ample parking and no onward chain, all within walking distance of South... -
Aire View, Silsden, BD20 0AW
£135,000 Asking PriceThis double fronted back to back terrace is tucked away off the rear of Aire View and is offered for sale with no onward chain.
Beds: 2 Reception Rooms: 1 Baths: 1
The property would now benefit from a degree of modernisation, making it a good option for a first time buyer or anyone looking for a more affordable home in the town centre that can be updated to personal taste.
The accommodation opens into the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of wall and base units, along with an integrated double oven and induction hob. Stone steps lead down from the kitchen to a useful cellar, which has provisions for a washing machine and provides good additional storage.
To the right of the entrance is the living room, a surprisingly spacious reception room with plenty of room for different furniture layouts. A stone fire surround creates a focal point, with plinths to either side and deep storage cupboards set above the chimney breast recesses.
On the first floor, the property has a spacious double bedroom, a good sized single bedroom and a large house bathroom.
Externally, the property has a sunny south facing front garden, which is larger than might be expected for this style of home. It includes a flagged patio area and exposed cobbles, creating a pleasant outside space with a nice degree of privacy. Neighbouring properties do have pedestrian access through the garden to reach their own homes.
The position is a real plus. Although tucked away from the main road, the property is only a short walk down Aire Street to Silsden’s main street, with a range of independent businesses, the large Co op, the duck pond and the park all close by.
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Awaiting the Grant of Probate
The two neighbouring properties benefit from a right of access through the garden for the purpose of accessing their respective properties.Looking for a town centre home with a surprisingly spacious garden and no onward chain? This two bedroom back to back terrace needs some updating, but offers a great chance to create a comfortable first home in a tucked away Silsden setting. -
Burley Mews, Steeton, BD20 6TX
£215,000 Asking PriceThe property opens into a spacious living room with stairs rising to the first floor and useful storage beneath. There is plenty of room for different furniture layouts, making it a practical everyday living space.
Beds: 2 Reception Rooms: 1 Baths: 1
To the rear is the dining kitchen, fitted with a modern range of wall and base units, an integrated oven and gas hob, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a fridge freezer. There is also room for a dining table and chairs, with an external door leading directly out to the rear garden.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom is a good sized double with mirror fronted fitted wardrobes and a deep storage cupboard over the bulkhead. The second bedroom is a spacious single overlooking the rear garden. The house bathroom has a clean, modern finish with a large bath, wash basin with storage below, light up mirror and WC.
Externally, there is off road parking to the front, with further parking available opposite. The rear garden is fully enclosed and designed for easy upkeep, with a large artificial grass area, a small flagged patio just outside the kitchen door and a timber shed for storage.
This is a smart, manageable home in a quiet tucked away position, while still being handy for local amenities including the Co op, doctors’ surgery and pharmacy. It is likely to suit first time buyers, young families, downsizers or anyone looking for a home that needs little doing.Looking for a two bedroom home with no onward chain, off road parking and a recently updated interior? This smart, end-townhouse offers easy upkeep living in a quiet tucked away location, close to local amenities. -
Wheatlands Lane, Cross Hills, BD20 8SH
£225,000 Asking PriceThe property opens directly into the living room, a warm and welcoming space full of charm. Exposed ceiling timbers, recessed storage and a feature fireplace set within the chimney breast create plenty of character, while there is ample room for sofas and additional furniture. A staircase rises to the first floor from this room.
Beds: 3 Reception Rooms: 1 Baths: 1
To the rear is a sleek and contemporary kitchen that has been thoughtfully designed to make the most of the available space. A wide range of wall and base units are complemented by integrated appliances, including a fridge freezer and a Rangemaster style cooker. There is also space for dining, currently arranged with a breakfast bar and stools. Useful storage is available beneath the staircase, and a rear door leads directly out to the garden.
The first floor offers two well-proportioned bedrooms and a versatile third room. The rear bedroom is a comfortable double with space for wardrobes and additional furniture. The front bedroom is a generous single room that can also accommodate a small double bed and wardrobes. The third bedroom is currently used as a dressing room and makeup area but would work equally well as a nursery or home office. Completing the accommodation is a stylish fully tiled shower room comprising a large walk in shower, wash basin and WC.
Externally, the property benefits from a charming walled front garden with established planting. The rear garden is a real surprise for a cottage of this type, offering a generous and private outdoor space designed with low maintenance in mind. Artificial grass, flagged pathways and patio seating areas create a practical and attractive setting.
A particular feature is the substantial detached garage measuring approximately 17'6" x 15'. Currently used for secure storage and benefitting from light and power, it offers excellent potential for a variety of uses. Whether as a home office, hobby space, garden room, entertainment area or workshop, it presents an exciting opportunity for future owners.
On street parking is on the opposite side of the road, and the property enjoys a convenient position within walking distance of shops, schools and other village amenities.
A stylish cottage ready to move straight into, ideal for first time buyers, young families and those looking to downsize without compromising on outside space.
NB: The property benefits from a right of access at the rear across neighbouring gardens.Looking for a character cottage with a surprisingly large garden and a substantial garage packed with potential? This beautifully presented home combines charming original features, stylish modern finishes and a convenient location just a short walk from the centre of Cross Hills.
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