Castley Lane, Castley, Otley

A fine Georgian residence of considerable charm and character with accommodation on four floors extending to approximately 2,300 sq. ft, with stunning country views.

The sale of Castley Hall West presents a unique opportunity to acquire such a fine semi-detached Georgian residence of considerable charm and character with accommodation on four floors extending to approximately 2,300 sq. ft. (214 sq. m.) forming part of the original Castley Hall Farm development, an exclusive little-known Hamlet consisting of a small number of converted original buildings of similar charm. The beautifully presented accommodation offers so many lovely, interesting features including stone mullioned windows, exposed beams, internal pine doors and there is an Inglenook fireplace on the lower ground floor with the original integrated bread ovens. The scenic rural views are quite stunning virtually from all of the rooms including across the picturesque Lower Wharfedale valley towards Almscliffe Crag. A number of beautiful sweeping characterful stone steps lead to an inviting reception hall. The featured lounge is undoubtedly impressive on first inspection which has a multi-fuel stone fireplace and commands the lovely views over lower Wharfedale. The dining room, currently used as a study is separate and the breakfast kitchen with a stone flagged floor is fitted with a range of quality wall and base units incorporating a breakfast bar and an Everhot range cooker and a range of Siemens appliances. The rear entrance door provides for easier internal entry. The snug/playroom on the lower ground is a cosy room with an extensive stone fireplace with bread ovens, wood burning stove, an additional entrance door and there is a separate guests’ cloaks/WC on this level. There are three bedrooms on the first floor, bedroom one commands the delightful lower Wharfedale aspects and has an en-suite. A beautiful house bathroom serves the two other bedrooms and an office with cupboard space has a staircase leading to two additional “eave” bedrooms served by a shower room on the top floor. There is additional under eaves access storage space and the accommodation overall has an oil-fired heating system. The property is fitted with a modern alarm and CCTV system.

The unspoilt rural Hamet of Castley is surrounded by beautiful open countryside, located south of Harrogate, close to Otley and North Leeds, combining a country escape with ease of access to many amenities. The property is strategically located for a comfortable daily commute from Weeton (Huby) train station less than a mile and a half away into Yorkshire’s key commercial centres including Leeds, Bradford, York and Harrogate (now offering a direct daily link to London’s Kings Cross). Regular bus services operate along Harrogate Road (A658) approximately a mile away connecting to the surrounding towns and villages including Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate and Otley. There is of course the Leeds Bradford International Airport at Yeadon located approximately seven miles away, which also offers daily flights into London as well as numerous international destinations. The national motorway network (A1/M1/M62) near to Wetherby makes areas further afield more accessible by road. Harrogate is a tourist destination of a very high quality offering an excellent shopping centre, a diverse selection of restaurants and bars, cinemas, a theatre and a choice of excellent schools. Otley’s nearby active market town offers extensive shops and stores including Waitrose, Sainsburys, Asda’s supermarkets, schools including the highly regarded Prince Henry’s Grammar and many recreational facilities. On education, Castley lies within North Yorkshire Council but also has an LS postcode, which means eligibility to a variety of easily accessible alternative local schools offering a high standard of education including the Ofsted rated “Outstanding” Harrogate Grammar School. There are several private schools located nearby including Ashville College, Harrogate and The Grammar School at Leeds catering for all age groups and providing parents with an excellent choice for their children’s education. Harrogate’s exclusive spa town is famed for its central 200-acre Stray of beautiful parkland.
Leeds – 12 miles, Bradford – 13 miles, Harrogate – 7.5 miles, Otley – 5 miles, Motorways – 13 miles (all Approx.)