Detached house for sale in Knott Lane, Rawdon, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS19

No chain sale - Dating back to the 1860s, the property was built by a local industrialist in the Italianate style. Forming a significant part of this stunning property, this beautiful family home is steeped in character and history and retains delightful period features. It also boasts a self-contained guest annex/home office suite. Wellroyd is nestled at the end of Knott Lane and offers semi-rural living yet with the convenience of easy access to Horsforth and Rawdon’s village amenities, with highly regarded schooling both public and private, and excellent road, rail and airport links. This family home offers generous room sizes and a modern layout incorporating a large sociable dining kitchen, guest WC, elegant formal lounge, four bedrooms (the principal with ensuite facilities) and a generous four piece house bathroom. Sitting in 1.5 acres of shared grounds and backing onto fields, there are large lawns, terraces, and woodland to explore for the children. It’s a real adventure playground. A cobbled courtyard provides parking for a couple of cars and there is a useful stone store too. A rare opportunity indeed! Early viewing is essential to appreciate the accommodation on offer and the stunning semi-rural, private setting. Call us now to view – .

Introduction

A rare opportunity and with no upward chain! We are delighted to offer onto the market this fabulous, character home, dating back to the 1800s and originally built by a wealthy mill owner, designed in the style of an Italian Villa! Retaining delightful period features and forming a significant part of this stunning building (with a separate building providing a useful Guest Annex/Home Office Suite), this family home is steeped in character and history. Wellroyd is nestled at the end of Knott lane and offers semi rural living yet with the convenience of easy access to Horsforth and Rawdon village's amenities along with highly regarded schooling both public and private and excellent road, rail and airport links for those needing to commute further afield! Sitting in shared grounds of approximately 1.5 acres with large lawns, flagged terraces and woodland for the children to explore, this truly is a one off! A cobbled forecourt provides parking for a couple of cars and a stone store house providing useful storage. The four bedroom family home comprises an impressive open gallery style hallway, a superb large and bespoke dining kitchen with slate tiled flooring and access down to the cellar. A useful guest WC and a truly stunning, beautifully appointed formal lounge complete the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs are the four bedrooms, the principal with ensuite facilities and a modern, four piece house bathroom. The whole house is flooded with natural light with amazing garden views and those delightful period features. The self contained guest annex/home office suite is outside, with it's own private access and offers so much scope, a superb opportunity! Early viewing is essential for this property to appreciate the accommodation on offer and the fabulous, private, semi-rural position, backing onto fields and with so much outside space! Call us now to avoid disappointment!

Location

The property is situated in a beautiful setting. Knott Lane is within the local conservation area and is close to Craggwood and surrounding greenbelt. This position is still extremely convenient for commuting to either Leeds or Bradford City Centres. Closer to hand are the smaller villages of Rawdon, Yeadon, Horsforth and Guiseley where a good selection of supermarkets, shops, pubs and restaurants can be found. The local schools cater for all ages and have good academic reputations. There are train stations located at both Horsforth and Guiseley and the Leeds & Bradford International Airport is only a short drive away for the more travelled commuter. There are pleasant country and woodland walks directly from the house.

How to find the property

Sat nav - Post Code - LS19 6JW.

Accommodation

ground floor

Timber and glazed entrance door to ...

Entrance vestibule

A useful break from the elements with coat and shoe space, tiled floor and door to ...

Dining kitchen 18'6" x 14'8" (5.64m x 4.47m)
A fabulously sized family space at the front of the house with lovely high ceiling (found throughout the house) and dual aspect windows, flooding the room with natural light. The kitchen is bespoke with some recent oak additions, including a cosy fitted corner bench and extensive storage. There's a feature slate tiled floor and a one and a half bowl black sink with mixer tap. Washing machine and dishwasher. Impressive inset Stoves Range and tall fridge freezer. The perfect day to day family living and dining space but ideal for when friends and family come round too!

Cellar head/pantry

Another useful space for additional storage and with steps down to the ...

Cellar

A small storage cellar.

Inner hallway 24' x 9' (7.32m x 2.74m)
An impressive, large 'L' shaped hallway with oak floorboards running throughout most of the ground floor. Superb, open galleried feel with traditional spindle and balustrade staircase up to the first floor. Access to useful large under-stair storage cupboard and study area here too! Retains some delightful period features and gives access to ...

Guest WC

A must for a busy home with two piece suite.

Lounge 24' x 18' (max) (7.32m x 5.49m (max))
A beautiful, elegant, formal reception room, at the rear of the house with dual aspect, floor to ceiling windows, flooding the space with natural light! The stunning high ceiling and character features combine so well with the stylish finish and a most impressive limestone fireplace houses a multi fuel cast iron stove - perfect for those chilly evenings and such a focal point!

First floor

landing

A superb, light and airy landing with large Velux window allowing natural light to flood the space! It also boasts a feature stained glass ceiling light. Modern, neutral decor theme. Doors to ...

Bedroom four 7'6" x 6'5" (2.29m x 1.96m)
A perfect nursery, child's room or maybe a home office with pleasant outlook.

Bedroom three 12'5" x 12' (3.78m x 3.66m)
A lovely double bedroom, at the front of the house with feature cast iron fireplace.

Bathroom 12' x 6' (3.66m x 1.83m)
A modern, four piece house bathroom incorporating a feature bath tub, large walk in shower, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. A large Velux skylight allows in lots of natural light. Stairs up to ...

Principal bedroom suite 15' x 11'7" (4.57m x 3.53m)
A stunning principal bedroom, at the rear of the house with feature arched windows, lovely high ceiling, and beautiful views. Door to ...

Ensuite shower room

Incorporating a modern walk in wet room style suite with WC, mounted basin and shower. Fully tiled to walls and floor.

Bedroom two 22' x 13' (6.7m x 3.96m)
Such a fabulous, large double bedroom with windows flooding the room with natural light and boasting superb views over the grounds and fields beyond.

Office/guest suite

Separate to the main residence is this impressive, stone annex building which is ideal for those wanting separation between home and work, or for those who want guest/relative accommodation which is self contained. Accessed either from the front courtyard or rear gardens, the accommodation comprises:

Dining kitchen/office 16' x 10'4" (4.88m x 3.15m)
A superbly size space with a range of kitchen units, stainless steel sink and side drainer with mixer tap and ample sofa and dining space if needed. Access out to the garden.

Bedroom/2nd office space 16' x 9'3" (4.88m x 2.82m)
Another generous, versatile room with a window to the front elevation and Velux skylight so lots of natural light! Door to ...

Shower room

Includes a modern suite with shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin. Chrome heated towel rail.

Outside

The property sits in extensive (approximately 1.5 acres) mature, shared grounds. It really is a childrens' paradise! Peaceful, quiet and with large lawns and woodland as well as a former tennis court! Flagged terraces are perfect for sitting out and whilst the grounds are shared between a couple of properties, there is plenty of private space for each owner to enjoy. Backing onto fields, the location is truly stunning. There is a cobbled courtyard to the front providing parking for a couple of cars and a useful stone store measuring 11'7" x 6'5" and 4'0" x 6'5".

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