Country house for sale in Thorner Lane, Scarcroft, Leeds LS14

A wonderful period home which is in need of modernisation and provides flexible and spacious accommodation - no chain!

Manor House offers a unique opportunity to purchase a most individual period home. Displaying some charming original features, this spacious home provides flexible accommodation throughout whilst allowing the prospective purchaser the opportunity to incorporate their own requirements through a programme of improvements. Whilst the main house is of historic significance within the village, it is not itself a listed building.

Scarcroft Barr Toll House, which is now a Grade ll listed building, forms part of the western boundary of the property. On the former Collingham Turnpike, part of the Leeds-Wetherby Turnpike, the building is believed to date back to 1826 and appeared within the 1841 Census, which mentions "Marmaduke Dickinson, Toll collector at Scarcroft Bar". Manor House stood as a single dwelling until 1932, at which point it was separated to create two individual homes which stand today. Manor House has spent part of its life as a butcher’s shop and more recently (circa 1976), as a bakers/confectioner.

On approaching the main residence, the discerning purchaser is drawn to an attractive entrance which is set in dressed stone. Leading from the entrance door, the character of this home begins to unfold. There are three reception rooms to the ground floor, all offering a versatility of use and feature open fireplaces. The breakfast kitchen sits to the rear of the property and enjoys an open aspect over the private rear garden.

A staircase leads from the family room to the first-floor landing which provides access to the first-floor accommodation. There are four generously proportioned bedrooms, alongside a large family bathroom. There is also a separate w.c. All first-floor rooms have ceilings supported by load bearing joists, creating several hundred sqft. Of space useable for playrooms, offices and storage. There are three Velux windows in the Manor House section. Power and water are available.

The Manor House section has full modern gas fired central heating system, installed with Worcester Bosch Boiler and Nest control system.

The adjoining cottage is accessed via a separate entrance to the side of the property and in brief offers the opportunity to create further accommodation in the form of a living room, a breakfast kitchen, two bedrooms, house bathroom and boarded loft space.

The gardens of this home lie predominately to the side and rear of the property and feature a variety of mature trees, plants and hedging, whilst providing an ideal space for al fresco dining where the enjoyment of this village setting can be thoroughly realised. The property further benefits from several stone-built outbuildings, including the former Toll House which currently allows useful storage space.

The property is situated on the outer curtilage of Scarcroft village which is only some 6 miles from Leeds city centre. Despite the peaceful location the property is ideally placed for access to other Yorkshire commercial centres including Harrogate and York together with excellent road access to the region’s motorway infrastructure. The area is well served with good shopping and sporting facilities together with most denominations of schools including the renowned Grammar School at Leeds some 2 miles away.

The village is well placed to access several popular private educational facilities which includes Gateways School of Harewood and Ashville College in Harrogate. The village is well placed for access to the A1M opening up the national motorway network. Leeds Bradford Airport is approximately 9 miles away providing regular domestic and international flights. The surrounding cities and towns offer renowned shopping and recreational amenities. The famous Yorkshire Dales are within easy driving distance.

Council Tax Band: F<br /><br />