Wheatley Lane

Please Quote: TD0438

This sublime period property, dating from circa 1860, is located within the east side of Ilkley in the locality of Ben Rydding. Situated in one of Yorkshire’s most desirable postcodes, one would be hard pressed to find a more alluring position for a unique family home.

Throughout the house, delightful period features, including original cornicing, have been lovingly restored and sympathetically updated, carefully blending the old with the new; creating a truly appealing, stylish, family home for generations to come. All the facilities that ‘exclusive’ Ilkely has to offer are just one mile away, yet the house enjoys a pleasant rural outlook, with a low maintenance garden to three sides, off-street parking for two vehicles and a 19’x 8’ insulated workshop which boasts hot and cold air conditioning.

The building’s period credibility is immediately evident in its authentic exterior: Yorkshire stone walls, ornate windows and an impressive front door immediately raise expectations, but nothing quite prepares one for the delights within. The interior of the house is awash with a blend of traditional and contemporary features: original cornicing, high ceilings and deep skirting boards.  The ground floor has been recently fitted with an engineered oak, herringbone flooring and, with a subtle nod to modern architecture, crittal doors are fitted at ground floor level allowing for an intelligent use of light and space.

At the centre of this house there is a timeless, breathtaking entrance hall with a sweeping staircase leading to the first and second floors. The sitting room is elegant and bright: two huge windows flood the room with natural light and accentuate the traditional features. The room is centred on the open fireplace and what better place could there be for curling up with a book after a hard day?

The spacious dining room lends itself sympathetically to supper,with either friends or family, and is open through to the sitting room - a hospitable  space in which  to socialise while enjoying the panoramic rural views. Once again, stunning period features with a contemporary twist flow effortlessly from this room throughout the ground floor of this gracious home.

The beating heart of the house is to be found in the impressive and recently fitted kitchen. All one could ever need for an intimate evening in or for flamboyant entertaining is here: a double oven, a belfast sink, quartz work surfaces, an induction hob with downdraft extractor, dishwasher, freestanding space for a fridge freezer and  plenty of bespoke hand built cupboard space to include a butler’s pantry with ample storage for all utility/non-perishable essentials. 

Downstairs, the cellar has been part-converted and offers a home gym, a utility room with a wall-mounted gas combination boiler and sink. In addition, there is a useful W.C and an additional store providing abundant storage space. 

Upstairs, this magnificent home continues to impress, and the first floor split level landing is quite simply spectacular. Bold use of rich palettes of colour and beautiful light fittings set the tone for what is to follow. The stairs up to the second floor have an office space sequestered underneath them which is cleverly done and is an excellent use of space.

On the second floor, there is a walk-on original glass ornate window at floor level, which the owners have reinforced, thus, it borrows light from the Velux window and cleverly redistributes it to the first floor landing below.

Both the double bedrooms on the first floor have deep, fitted wardrobes to one side of the chimney breast and recess space to the other, providing the ideal space for vanity units or for  further storage space. The current owners use the double  bedroom to the front of the house as the master bedroom and  utilise the single bedroom, next door, as a walk-in wardrobe. There is scope to turn this single bedroom into an ensuite should any prospective purchaser wish to do so.

The family shower room, on the other side of the split level landing, has electric underfloor heating and includes a four piece suite with a large walk-in shower promising an invigorating experience followed by warm towels, thanks to the heated towel rail. Furthermore, there is a useful recess space for cleansing products and imposing twin sinks along with a W.C.

To the second floor,  there is a bright and airy landing thanks to a Velux window which leads to two further double bedrooms and a single bedroom/home office. The bedrooms maximise eaves storage space on this floor and, like the first floor, the single bedroom/office could be converted into an ensuite should you wish to do so.  Every bedroom is blessed with period features and an inviting, inimitable quirkiness that dates back to the origins of this unique home.

The gardens flank the house to three sides and there are sun terraces to the front and rear of the property as well as a useful outdoor kitchen with ample space for ‘al fresco’ entertaining in the warmer months. The off-street parking is accessed via a gated entrance to the rear of the property and two vehicles can be parked comfortably.

The owners have converted the garage into the aforementioned workshop, which is an inspiring work space with a useful sink and a recess space for a fridge freezer and worktop. Being completely separate  from the busier parts of the household, this area is versatile in its usage: an ideal space for anybody looking to run a business from home or as an annexe space for teenage children.

Please  join us for the open day on Saturday 24th February from 9am. Viewing is strictly by appointment.

AGENTS NOTE - Please be advised that their property details may be subject to change and must not be relied upon as an accurate description of this home. Although these details are thought to be materially correct, the accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not form part of any contract. All services and appliances must be considered 'untested' and a buyer should ensure their appointed solicitor collates any relevant information or service/warranty documentation. Please note, all dimensions are approximate/maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - All clients offering on a property will be required to produce photographic  proof of identification, proof of residence, and proof of the financial ability to proceed with the purchase at the agreed offer level. We understand it is not always easy to obtain the required documents and will assist you in any way we can. 

COUNCIL TAX - This home is in Council Tax Band D according to Bradford City Council's website. The charges per annum for 2023/24 based on 100% payments are £1988.77 approximately.