Norwood Drive, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17

Listed 10 days ago · Batley
FOR SALE BY TRADITIONAL AUCTION - CASH BUYERS ONLY: STARTING BID £300,000+ RESERVATION FEE.
Exciting and rare to the market is this stone built Victorian Detached Residence that dates back to 1878. Known locally as St Joseph’s Convent, the building was used as a place of worship by the nuns of the Sisters of Charity of St Paul the Apostle. Now vacant the property has come to market for the first time.
The charming property could make a super large family home and also has the potential to convert into flats, offices or perhaps a surgery for dentist/physiotherapist. subject to planning permission and consents).
Situated on the outskirts of Birstall Town Centre, offering a great commute to Leeds and minutes to the M1/M62.
Entrance Porch
Hallway
Living Room 5.49m x 4.83m (18' 0" x 15' 10")
Sititng Room 5.46m x 4.88m (17' 11" x 16' 0")
Rear Porch Leading to
Rear Entrance Lobby
Downstairs Shower room/WC
Kitchen Diner 5.13m x 4.27m (16' 10" x 14' 0") Overall room that has been partitioned to create a dining area.
Landing Full height picture window
Double Bedroom 5.49m x 4.88m (18' 0" x 16' 0")
Bedroom 2 4.57m x 2.44m (15' 0" x 8' 0")
Bedroom 3 4.55m x 2.44m (14' 11" x 8' 0")
Bedroom 4 3.35m x 2.74m (11' 0" x 9' 0") Sink
Bedroom 5 3.35m x 2.13m (11' 0" x 7' 0") Sink
Bathroom 2.13m x 2.13m (7' 0" x 7' 0")
Outside Occupies a good overall plot position, set back from the main road. Formal lawned garden to the front. Driveway with ample parking. At the back, is a further courtyard with double garage and workshop.
Double Garage The garages offer further potential for possible conversion or adaption to form annex or living accommodation (subject to the relevant planning consents). Garage 1: 19. x 17. approx. Garage 2: 21' x 17' approx.
Tenure Freehold
Assessments The property is Council Tax Band E with Kirklees Council.
Auctioneers Comments This property is for sale by Traditional Auction. The buyer and seller must Exchange immediately, and complete 28 days thereafter. Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold). The buyer pays a non-refundable deposit of 10% of the purchase price upon exchange. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax. A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer is responsible for the Pack fee. For the most recent information on the Buyer Information Pack fee, please contact the iamsold team. Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from (truncated)
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Median sold prices in WF17 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £211k · terraced £148k · detached £325k · flat £85k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 723 Bradford Road Batley WF17 8HZ | Terraced Leasehold | 2 Sept 2026 | £127,000 |
| 743 Bradford Road Batley WF17 8HZ | Terraced Freehold | 17 Jul 2026 | £220,000 |
| 591 Bradford Road Batley WF17 8HF | Terraced Leasehold | 22 May 2026 | £78,000 |
| 708 Bradford Road Batley WF17 8NG | Terraced Freehold | 10 Apr 2026 | £102,000 |
| 622 Bradford Road Batley WF17 8HF | Other Freehold | 27 Mar 2026 | £992,500 |
| 1061 Bradford Road Batley WF17 9HX | Detached Freehold | 17 Dec 2025 | £213,000 |
| 770 Bradford Road Batley WF17 8NL | Terraced Freehold | 12 Dec 2025 | £136,000 |
| 1051 Bradford Road Batley WF17 9HX | Semi-detached Freehold | 28 Nov 2025 | £340,000 |
| 1035 Bradford Road Batley WF17 9HX | Terraced Freehold | 3 Nov 2025 | £250,000 |
| 295 Bradford Road Batley WF17 6JG | Terraced Freehold | 23 Oct 2025 | £100,000 |
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Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Robert Watts, Birkenshaw on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 29 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 29/10/2026.
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