A stretch of old railway track is for sale for £15,000 but buyers are warned to watch out for Japanese knotweed.
The ‘Wortley Curve’ spans over 3.1 acres over land.
It was formerly used as a railway line up until 39-years-old.
The section of railway previously connected the Wakefield to Leeds line to the Bradford to Leeds line in North Yorkshire.
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It was closed in 1985.
The irregular shaped patch of land is still full of trees.
The disused rail track is still on the property.
It is situated next to Wortley Recreation Ground in Leeds.
The land will be auctioned off by Pugh Auctions and is going under the hammer on 30 January.
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The description reads: “An irregular shaped parcel of land extending to approximately 3.1 acres and comprising land mainly used as a former railway line.
”The site currently has heavy tree coverage and still retains some of the old rail track but could be suitable for a variety of future uses, subject to any necessary consents.”
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But it adds: “We understand that Japanese knotweed is present on site as well as some of the old rail track.
“And due care should be taken when inspecting the site and is entirely at your own risk.”
Japanese knotweed is a fast-growing plant which is hard to clear.
