Strands Farm, Blacker Lane, Netherton, Wakefield

Timber beams, York stone and cosy inglenook fireplaces meet storage laden dressing rooms and poolside luxury living at Strands Farm.

Contemporary comfort

A country farmhouse reborn for modern living, with spaces designed for comfort, family, and a touch of indulgence. Behind secure electric gates monitored by CCTV, the story of this home is one of contrasts: exposed original beams and a traditional inglenook hearth sit harmoniously alongside the sleek design of a home gym and a glass bi-fold kitchen-diner that opens fully to front and rear garden.

Parking is plentiful along the cobbled private drive, with additional space available in the double garage.

York stone paving guides the way to the whitewashed home, reborn in modern times, yet still rooted in its 1731 origins. The jet-black studded door, complete with lion's head knocker, makes a resounding first impression, with the date above evoking the centuries-old features respectfully retained within.

Live the dream

Step inside through a boot-room style entrance, where the utility room lies to the right. Bright and practical, with crisp white walls and whitewashed beams above, charcoal-black worktops and dove grey storage lend a modern feel. Featuring a sink and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, three traditional windows bring in the light, while opposite, a downstairs cloakroom adds a playful flourish with peacock-pattern blue wallpaper.

Beyond, epicurean elegance awaits in the kitchen-dining room. Underfloor heating runs beneath sleek tiles, while handleless cabinetry and a marble-topped central island with underlit breakfast bar seating three, lend a sociable feel.

Siemens ovens and a built-in coffee machine form a bank to one side, flanked by Miele fridge and freezer, while a ceiling-mounted extractor hovers above the gas hob within the island at the centre. Also within the island, a cleverly designed workstation sink, with integrated accessories, aids meal preparation, while a second sink offers both cold and instant boiling water in a kitchen made for entertaining as much as everyday family life.

Warming both spaces, offering a sense of separation to the open flow of the room, a log-burning stove anchors both cooking and dining, perfect on winter nights. In summer, two walls of bifolding doors open fully to the gardens, inviting al fresco dining on the private terraces.

Family time

From the hub of the home to its heart: the family room makes a striking impression. Whitewashed walls and contrasting timber beams frame a space filled with light from windows on both sides. An enormous inglenook stone fireplace with open hearth and timber beam is the centrepiece, while built-in bookshelves, space for a pool table and a door to the front terrace help create a space as adept for parties as it is for relaxed evenings in.

For laid back comfort, the sitting room also opens from the kitchen, offering a more intimate ambience. A traditional gas fire sits on a slate hearth, flanked by a discreetly designed media wall where alcoves provide space for books, candles, Sky box and gaming console, blending practicality with a homely touch on firelit winter evenings.

Beyond, the home opens once again into drama and scale in the vaulted dining room. Timber beams crown the high ceiling, while a chandelier balances rusticity with luxury. French doors and large picture windows frame views of the rear garden, where the swimming pool gleams like a water feature, blurring the line between candlelit suppers and jet-set pool parties, while double doors connect back to the family room, making this a room that can expand or contract depending on the occasion.


OWNER QUOTE: "Ample space allows children to run freely, while thoughtful design ensures the whole family enjoys both comfort and convenience"

Sanctuary awaits

Two staircases rise to the first floor, with the principal suite almost privately accessed from the sitting room. Here, space and character combine: a cast-iron fireplace painted white, authentic beams, book shelving tucked into alcoves and a quaint window seat overlooking the front garden.

Refresh in the ensuite: a retreat in itself, grey-tiled from floor to wall, warmed by underfloor heating, with a freestanding bath, wet-room shower with built-in seat and a wash basin with LED mirror.

Sliding doors open to a secret dressing room with wardrobes on either side and wooden floors beneath; a discreet safe room, the solid lockable door adds a further level of reassurance.

Also, off the principal bedroom, discover another vaulted dressing room with glossy latte-toned wardrobes, Velux rooflights and a central island with further storage.

Back on the landing, the first floor continues with a spacious family shower room, exquisitely finished to a high standard, featuring underfloor heating and a sleek walk-in wet-room shower.

Two further double bedrooms follow, one styled in soft pinks and whites, with beams and built-in storage; another celebrating the home's angles and curves with clever cabinetry, washed in light from the low window.

At the furthest end, bedroom four currently serves as a home gym, bathed in light beneath a vaulted ceiling and opening onto a private balcony overlooking the swimming pool below, a seamless link between indoor and outdoor leisure.

Garden escapes

Outdoors, York stone paving envelops the home, with the front terrace a private suntrap for morning coffee or evening drinks, edged with raised, scented lavender beds. In winter, the stone fire bowl keeps the outdoors for all year gathering, while in summer, seek the cool shade beneath the boughs of the mature tree. High hedging ensures privacy, creating a cocoon of calm from the outside world.

From the kitchen, bifolding doors open onto another patio with a built-in pizza oven ideal for alfresco dining. The garden continues to wrap around the home, enclosed by dry stone walls and hedging for shelter and seclusion. A gated section keeps pets safely away from the pool, while still allowing easy flow through each terrace.

To the rear, lined with black and iridescent gold mosaic tiles, the heated swimming pool shimmers like a hillside plunge pool, jets cascading in a soft spill-over. Private, dramatic and accessible straight from the house, the pool is Strands Farm's jewel.

Out and about

Step outside and discover the country and convenience close by, with a glorious cycleway along Horbury Bridge's historic viaduct, and scenic walks into Horbury and beyond along the canal towpath.

Families are well served by nearby Netherton Infant School, with further schools, shops and amenities all within easy reach.

A home of heritage and reinvention, at Strands Farm, character, contemporary design and luxury living combine, in the heart of rural Wakefield.

Useful to know

Fully double glazed throughout
Gas central heating
Mains water and drainage
Underfloor heating
Freehold
Wakefield City Council


Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold